Rebecca W Knackstedt | Scholars@Duke

Rebecca W Knackstedt
Assistant Professor of Surgery

Current Research Interests

The impact of nutrition and supplementation on surgical outcomes
The impact of the local and systemic microbiomes on surgical outcomes
Optimization of lymphedema work-up and surgical treatment

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery, Surgery 2022

Contact Information

rebecca.knackstedt@duke.edu

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Microsurgery Fellow, Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus 2021 - 2022
- Plastic Surgery Resident, Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus 2015 - 2021
- M.D., Medical University of South Carolina 2015
- Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina 2015
- B.S., Denison University 2008
Expertise
Subject Headings
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Djohan, Risal, Isis Scomacao, Eliana F. R. Duraes, Rebecca Knackstedt, Rachel Mangan, and Graham Schwarz. “Sensory Restoration in Abdominally Based Free Flaps for Breast Reconstruction Using Nerve Allograft.” Plast Reconstr Surg 151, no. 1 (January 1, 2023): 25–33. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000009773.
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  - Djohan, Risal, Rebecca Knackstedt, James Gatherwright, Graham Schwarz, Stephanie A. Valente, Julie Lang, and Zahraa Al-Hilli. “Reproducible and efficient technique for performing a sensory nerve sparing mastectomy: Lessons learned from cadaveric and patient dissections.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 76 (January 2023): 189–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2022.11.026.
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  - Wu, Shannon S., Viren Patel, Temiloluwa Oladeji, Rebecca Knackstedt, and Brian Gastman. “Development of a Risk Prediction Model for Complications Following Forehead Flaps for Nasal and Periorbital Reconstruction.” J Craniofac Surg 34, no. 1 (January 2023): 362–67. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000009030.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Wilma Bergfeld, Luis Antonio Sardiña, Bijan Eghtesad, Maria Siemionow, and Risal Djohan. “Plasma cells and acute rejection of a near-total face transplant: an incidental finding or an evolving plasma-cell-mediated rejection?” Br J Dermatol 187, no. 6 (December 2022): 1048–50. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.21823.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Maria Siemionow, Risal Djohan, Graham Schwarz, Bahar Bassiri Gharb, Antonio Rampazzo, Steven Bernard, et al. “Youngest Composite Full-Face Transplant: A Model for Vascularized Composite Allograft in Younger Populations.” Ann Plast Surg 89, no. 5 (November 1, 2022): 564–72. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000003312.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and Wei F. Chen. “Current Concepts in Surgical Management of Lymphedema.” Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 33, no. 4 (November 2022): 885–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2022.06.003.
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  - Sussman, Tamara A., Rebecca Knackstedt, Wei Wei, Pauline Funchain, and Brian R. Gastman. “Outcomes of stage IV melanoma in the era of immunotherapy: a National Cancer Database (NCDB) analysis from 2014 to 2016.” J Immunother Cancer 10, no. 8 (August 2022). https://doi.org/10.1136/jitc-2022-004994.
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  - Upadhyaya, Siddhi N., Rebecca W. Knackstedt, Jennifer S. Ko, and Brian R. Gastman. “The Use and Technique of Sentinel Node Biopsy for Skin Cancer.” Plast Reconstr Surg 149, no. 5 (May 1, 2022): 995e-1008e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000009010.
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  - Coombs, D. M., R. Knackstedt, and N. Patel. “Optimizing Blood Loss and Management in Craniosynostosis Surgery: A Systematic Review of Outcomes Over the Last 40 Years.” Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, January 1, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/10556656221116007.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Timothy Smile, Jennifer Yu, and Brian R. Gastman. “Non-Operative Options for Loco-regional Melanoma.” Clin Plast Surg 48, no. 4 (October 2021): 631–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cps.2021.05.007.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and Brian R. Gastman. “Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging with Lymphoscintigraphy Improves the Accuracy of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Melanoma.” Plast Reconstr Surg 148, no. 1 (July 1, 2021): 83e-93e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000008096.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and Wei F. Chen. “Reply to: 'Liposuction-assisted brachioplasty in breast cancer-related lymphedema: Impact on volume reduction and quality of life'.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 74, no. 7 (July 2021): 1633–1701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2020.02.054.
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  - Upadhyaya, Siddhi, James Gatherwright, and Rebecca Knackstedt. “Predicting a leader: Analyzing the presidents of plastic surgery societies.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 74, no. 4 (April 2021): 890–930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2020.10.036.
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  - Cakmakoglu, Cagri, Rebecca Knackstedt, James Gatherwright, Michelle Djohan, Jennifer M. McBride, and Risal Djohan. “Determining the precise anatomic location of the sensory nerves to the abdominal wall: Optimizing autologous innervation of abdominally based free flaps.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 74, no. 3 (March 2021): 641–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2020.11.019.
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  - Knackstedt, Thomas J., Rebecca W. Knackstedt, Michelle Djohan, Raisal Djohan, Brian R. Gastman, and David R. Crowe. “New Developments in the Management of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.” Plast Reconstr Surg 147, no. 3 (March 1, 2021): 492–504. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000007678.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Isis Scomacao, and Risal Djohan. “Utilization of irrigating negative pressure wound therapy for breast implant salvage: Long-term results and success.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 74, no. 2 (February 2021): 407–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.058.
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  - Wilkerson, Eric, Rebecca Knackstedt, Allison Vidimos, Brian Gastman, and Thomas Knackstedt. “A retrospective cohort study of comprehensive peripheral and deep margin assessment in Merkel cell carcinoma: Standard margins may be unreliable.” J Am Acad Dermatol 84, no. 2 (February 2021): 570–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2020.08.024.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Thomas Knackstedt, and James Gatherwright. “The role of topical probiotics on wound healing: A review of animal and human studies.” Int Wound J 17, no. 6 (December 2020): 1687–94. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13451.
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  - Oliver, Jeremie D., Rebecca Knackstedt, and James Gatherwright. “Optimizing non-opioid pain control after implant-based breast reconstruction: a review of the literature and proposed pain control algorithm.” J Plast Surg Hand Surg 54, no. 6 (December 2020): 328–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/2000656X.2020.1800480.
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  - Chen, Wei F., and Rebecca Knackstedt. “Delayed Distally Based Prophylactic Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis: Improved Functionality, Feasibility, and Oncologic Safety?” J Reconstr Microsurg 36, no. 9 (November 2020): e1–2. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1716743.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Maria Siemionow, Frank Papay, Risal Djohan, Debra Priebe, and Brian Gastman. “Characterization of Face Transplant Candidates Evaluated at Cleveland Clinic and Algorithm to Maximize Efficacy of Screening Process.” Ann Plast Surg 85, no. 5 (November 2020): 561–67. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000002466.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and Brian Gastman. “Discussion: Guiding Strategies for the Future of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: A Systematic Review of Organ Donation Campaigns.” Plast Reconstr Surg 146, no. 4 (October 2020): 935–36. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000007188.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and James Gatherwright. “Reply to "Integrative Medicine in Plastic Surgery: A Review of our Literature".” Ann Plast Surg 85, no. 4 (October 2020): 456–57. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000002246.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Jeremie D. Oliver, and James Gatherwright. “Optimizing Postoperative Pain Control in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.” J Reconstr Microsurg 36, no. 7 (September 2020): 480–85. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1708834.
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  - Conic, Rosalynn R. Z., Rebecca Knackstedt, Tamara A. Sussman, Sagar Rambhia, Giovanni Damiani, Pauline Funchain, Jennifer Ko, and Brian R. Gastman. “Utilization and impact of immunotherapy in stage IV melanoma using the National Cancer Database.” Melanoma Res 30, no. 4 (August 2020): 376–85. https://doi.org/10.1097/CMR.0000000000000672.
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  - Coombs, Demetrius M., Risal Djohan, Rebecca Knackstedt, Cagri Cakmakoglu, and Graham S. Schwarz. “Advances and current concepts in reconstructive surgery for breast cancer.” Semin Oncol 47, no. 4 (August 2020): 217–21. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.seminoncol.2020.05.007.
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  - Djohan, Risal, Isis Scomacao, Rebecca Knackstedt, Cagri Cakmakoglu, and Stephen R. Grobmyer. “Neurotization of the Nipple-Areola Complex during Implant-Based Reconstruction: Evaluation of Early Sensation Recovery.” Plast Reconstr Surg 146, no. 2 (August 2020): 250–54. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000006976.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Jeremie Oliver, and James Gatherwright. “Evidence-Based Perioperative Nutrition Recommendations: Optimizing Results and Minimizing Risks.” Plast Reconstr Surg 146, no. 2 (August 2020): 423–35. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000007004.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and James Gatherwright. “The role of thermal injury on intestinal bacterial translocation and the mitigating role of probiotics: A review of animal and human studies.” Burns 46, no. 5 (August 2020): 1005–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2019.07.007.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Anthony Deross, and Andrea Moreira. “Congenital breast deformities: Anatomical basis and surgical approaches for optimal aesthetic outcomes.” Breast J 26, no. 7 (July 2020): 1302–7. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.13798.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and James Gatherwright. “A Simplified Cost-Utility Analysis of Inpatient Flap Monitoring after Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction and Implications for Hospital Length of Stay.” Plast Reconstr Surg 145, no. 6 (June 2020): 1097e-1098e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000006871.
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  - Djohan, Risal, Rebecca Knackstedt, Isis Scomacao, Cagri Cakmakoglu, Erin Kelly Downs, and Stephen R. Grobmyer. “A novel approach to sensory re-innervation to the nipple areolar complex after mastectomy with implant-based reconstruction: Anatomic and technical considerations.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 73, no. 5 (May 2020): 983–1007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2020.01.013.
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  - Djohan, Michelle, Rebecca Knackstedt, Tripp Leavitt, Risal Djohan, and Stephen Grobmyer. “Technical considerations in nonreconstructive mastectomy patients.” Breast J 26, no. 4 (April 2020): 702–4. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.13641.
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  - Schwarz, Graham S., James Gatherwright, Eliana F. R. Duraes, Dana Ataya, and Rebecca Knackstedt. “Reply: Fat Grafting and the Palpable Breast Mass in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Incidence and Implications.” Plast Reconstr Surg 145, no. 4 (April 2020): 869e-870e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000006705.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and James Gatherwright. “Perioperative Homeopathic Arnica and Bromelain: Current Results and Future Directions.” Ann Plast Surg 84, no. 3 (March 2020): e10–15. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000002043.
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  - Coombs, Demetrius M., Mustafa S. Ascha, Mona Ascha, James Gatherwright, Rebecca Knackstedt, and Raffi Gurunluoglu. “Revisiting the "July Effect" in Plastic Surgery: New Data to Support Resident Autonomy.” Ann Plast Surg 84, no. 1 (January 2020): 95–99. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000001999.
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  - Djohan, Risal, and Rebecca Knackstedt. “Collaboration between breast and reconstructive surgery in optimizing outcomes for women with breast cancer.” Breast J 26, no. 1 (January 2020): 42–46. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.13723.
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  - Knackstedt, R., and N. Patel. “Enhanced Recovery Protocol after Fronto-orbital Advancement Reduces Transfusions, Narcotic Usage, and Length of Stay.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, January 1, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003205.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Shannon Wu, and Raffi Gurunluoglu. “The impact of recreational cannabinoids on peri-operative outcomes.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 73, no. 1 (January 2020): 184–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.05.045.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Thomas Knackstedt, and James Gatherwright. “The role of topical probiotics in skin conditions: A systematic review of animal and human studies and implications for future therapies.” Exp Dermatol 29, no. 1 (January 2020): 15–21. https://doi.org/10.1111/exd.14032.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, James Gatherwright, and Risal Djohan. “Anatomic location of a sensory nerve to the profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap: A novel option for sensate autologous tissue reconstruction.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72, no. 12 (December 2019): 2064–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.09.045.
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  - Mullens, Cody L., James Gatherwright, and Rebecca Knackstedt. “Recognizing the Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization Among Plastic Surgery Patients.” Aesthetic Plast Surg 43, no. 6 (December 2019): 1681–82. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-019-01505-3.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Stephen Grobmyer, and Risal Djohan. “Collaboration between the breast and plastic surgeon in restoring sensation after mastectomy.” Breast J 25, no. 6 (November 2019): 1187–91. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.13420.
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  - Couto, Rafael A., Nicholas R. Sinclair, Gregory Lamaris, Paul Durand, Rebecca Knackstedt, Rachel Aliotta, and Brian R. Gastman. “Challenges in Microsurgical Reconstruction for Craniofacial Osteomyelitis With Resultant Osteonecrosis.” J Craniofac Surg 30, no. 7 (October 2019): 1960–65. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000005594.
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  - Gatherwright, James, and Rebecca Knackstedt. “Targeted breast re-innervation (TBR) for post-mastectomy pain.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72, no. 10 (October 2019): 1700–1738. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.06.040.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Rafael A. Couto, Jennifer Ko, Cagri Cakmakoglu, Daisy Wu, and Brian Gastman. “Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging with Lymphoscintigraphy for Sentinel Node Biopsy in Melanoma: Increasing the Sentinel Lymph Node-Positive Rate.” Ann Surg Oncol 26, no. 11 (October 2019): 3550–60. https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-019-07617-z.
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  - Wanta, J., J. Gatherwright, R. Knackstedt, T. Long, and D. A. Medalie. ““TRANS”-questionnaire (TRANS-Q): a novel, validated pre- and postoperative satisfaction tool in 145 patients undergoing gender confirming mastectomies.” European Journal of Plastic Surgery 42, no. 5 (October 1, 2019): 527–30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-019-01547-5.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, James Gatherwright, Richard Drake, and Risal Djohan. “Anatomic location of sensory nerves to the superior and inferior gluteal artery perforators flap: Novel option for sensate autologous tissue reconstruction.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72, no. 9 (September 2019): 1576–1606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.05.020.
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  - Knackstedt, R., R. Djohan, and J. Gatherwright. “Thromboprophylaxis in breast microvascular reconstruction: a review of the literature.” European Journal of Plastic Surgery 42, no. 4 (August 1, 2019): 317–24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-019-01510-4.
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  - Knackstedt, R., T. A. Sussman, L. McCahon, J. -. M. Song, P. Funchain, and B. Gastman. “Pre-treated anti-PD-1 refractory Merkel cell carcinoma successfully treated with the combination of PD-1/PD-L1 axis inhibitors and TVEC: a report of two cases.” Ann Oncol 30, no. 8 (August 1, 2019): 1399–1400. https://doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdz187.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca W., James Gatherwright, Dana Ataya, Eliana F. R. Duraes, and Graham S. Schwarz. “Fat Grafting and the Palpable Breast Mass in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Incidence and Implications.” Plast Reconstr Surg 144, no. 2 (August 2019): 265–75. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000005790.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Daniel P. Raymond, Edward Soltesz, and Brian Gastman. “Experience with sternal plating and local flap reconstruction in patients with sternal dehisence.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72, no. 8 (August 2019): 1436–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2019.03.031.
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  - Schwarz, Graham S., Stephen R. Grobmyer, Risal S. Djohan, Cagri Cakmakoglu, Steven L. Bernard, Diane Radford, Zahraa Al-Hilli, Rebecca Knackstedt, Michelle Djohan, and Stephanie A. Valente. “Axillary reverse mapping and lymphaticovenous bypass: Lymphedema prevention through enhanced lymphatic visualization and restoration of flow.” J Surg Oncol 120, no. 2 (August 2019): 160–67. https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.25513.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and James Gatherwright. “Addressing Knowledge Gaps in the Impact of Nutrition on Plastic Surgery Outcomes.” Ann Plast Surg 83, no. 1 (July 2019): 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000001987.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Paul Adenuga, Josh Landreneau, James Gatherwright, Andrea Moreira, Graham Schwarz, Steven Bernard, Raymond Isakov, Raffi Gurunluoglu, and Risal Djohan. “The influence of social media on women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72, no. 5 (May 2019): 848–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2018.11.024.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, and Raffi Gurunluoglu. “Discussion: Strategies for Reconstruction of the Plantar Surface of the Foot: A Systematic Review of the Literature.” Plast Reconstr Surg 143, no. 4 (April 2019): 1245–46. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000005491.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca W., Thomas Knackstedt, and Brian Gastman. “Gene expression profiling in melanoma: past results and future potential.” Future Oncol 15, no. 7 (March 2019): 791–800. https://doi.org/10.2217/fon-2018-0631.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, James Gatherwright, and Raffi Gurunluoglu. “A literature review and meta-analysis of outcomes in microsurgical reconstruction using vasopressors.” Microsurgery 39, no. 3 (March 2019): 267–75. https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.30341.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Risal Djohan, and James Gatherwright. “Anatomic location of a sensory nerve to the lateral thigh flap: A novel option for sensate autologous tissue reconstruction.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72, no. 3 (March 2019): 513–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2018.12.015.
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  - Gatherwright, James, Rebecca Knackstedt, and Risal Djohan. “Anatomic Targets for Breast Reconstruction Neurotization: Past Results and Future Possibilities.” Ann Plast Surg 82, no. 2 (February 2019): 207–12. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000001733.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, James Gatherwright, Cagri Cakmakoglu, Michelle Djohan, and Risal Djohan. “Predictable Location of Breast Sensory Nerves for Breast Reinnervation.” Plast Reconstr Surg 143, no. 2 (February 2019): 393–96. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000005199.
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  - Djohan, Risal, Isis Scomacao, Eliana Duraes, and Rebecca Knackstedt. “Utilization of installation wound vacuum device for breast implant salvage: Approach and results.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72, no. 1 (January 2019): 137–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2018.08.021.
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  - Gatherwright, James, Rebecca Knackstedt, David Kurlander, and Risal Djohan. “Anatomic location of a sensory nerve to the transverse upper gracilis (TUG) flap: A novel option for sensate autologous tissue reconstruction.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 72, no. 1 (January 2019): 137–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2018.09.013.
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  - Tuncer, F., R. Knackstedt, A. Murthy, and N. Patel. “Postoperative Ketorolac Administration Is Not Associated with Hemorrhage in Cranial Vault Remodeling for Craniosynostosis.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 7, no. 8 (January 1, 2019). https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002401.
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  - Hashem, Ahmed M., Rebecca W. Knackstedt, Steven Bernard, Mark Hendrickson, Jennifer M. McBride, and Risal Djohan. “Variations in the origins and absence of the common digital arteries of the hand: a cadaveric study.” J Hand Surg Eur Vol 43, no. 10 (December 2018): 1054–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/1753193418764289.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca W., Thomas Knackstedt, and Brian Gastman. “Utilization of Indocyanine Green to Aid in Identifying Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Merkel Cell Cancer.” J Surg Res 232 (December 2018): 365–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2018.06.070.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Rachel Aliotta, James Gatherwright, Risal Djohan, Brian Gastman, Graham Schwarz, Mark Hendrickson, and Raffi Gurunluoglu. “Single-stage versus two-stage arteriovenous loop microsurgical reconstruction: A meta-analysis of the literature.” Microsurgery 38, no. 6 (September 2018): 706–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.30204.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca W., Rafael A. Couto, and Brian Gastman. “Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging with lymphoscintigraphy for sentinel node biopsy in head and neck melanoma.” J Surg Res 228 (August 2018): 77–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2018.02.064.
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  - Knackstedt, Thomas, Rebecca W. Knackstedt, Rafael Couto, and Brian Gastman. “Malignant Melanoma: Diagnostic and Management Update.” Plast Reconstr Surg 142, no. 2 (August 2018): 202e-216e. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000004571.
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  - Guyuron, Bahman, James Gatherwright, Deborah Reed, Hossein Ansari, and Rebecca Knackstedt. “Treatment of dopplerable nummular headache with minimally invasive arterectomy under local anesthesia.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 71, no. 7 (July 2018): 1010–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2018.04.001.
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  - Gatherwright, James, Rebecca W. Knackstedt, Amir M. Ghaznavi, Steven Bernard, Graham Schwarz, Andrea Moreira, Raffi Gurunluoglu, and Risal Djohan. “Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Comparison of Bupivacaine versus Liposomal Bupivacaine for Pain Management after Unilateral Delayed Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Free Flap Reconstruction.” Plast Reconstr Surg 141, no. 6 (June 2018): 1327–30. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000004360.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Ahmed M. Hashem, and Graham S. Schwarz. “Nipple sparing mastectomy and microsurgical breast reconstruction: An approach for success.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 71, no. 4 (April 2018): 609–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2017.08.034.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, James Gatherwright, and Andrea Moreira. “Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction in Women Older than 65 Years: A Retrospective Analysis of Complication Rate and Overall Outcomes.” Plast Reconstr Surg 141, no. 2 (February 2018): 251–56. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000004015.
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  - Couto, Rafael A., Gregory A. Lamaris, Rebecca Knackstedt, Brendan Alleyne, Paul Durand, Steven Rueda, and Brian Gastman. “Determining the False-Negative Rate Using Fluorescence Image-Assisted Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Cutaneous Melanoma.” Ann Plast Surg 80, no. 1 (January 2018): 54–58. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000001211.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Bahar Bassiri Gharb, Frank Papay, and Antonio Rampazzo. “Comparison of Complication Rate Between LeFort III and Monobloc Advancement With or Without Distraction Osteogenesis.” J Craniofac Surg 29, no. 1 (January 2018): 144–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000004132.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, James Gatherwright, Amir Ghaznavi, Steven Bernard, Graham Schwarz, Andrea Moreira, Raffi Gurunluoglu, and Risal Djohan. “Comparison of local anesthetic infusion pump bupivacaine versus transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block liposomal bupivacaine for pain management after bilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap reconstruction.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 70, no. 12 (December 2017): 1779–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2017.07.005.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca W., Thomas J. Knackstedt, Alyssa B. Findley, Melissa Piliang, Nathaniel J. Jellinek, Steven L. Bernard, and Allison Vidimos. “Aggressive digital papillary adenocarcinoma: treatment with Mohs micrographic surgery and an update of the literature.” Int J Dermatol 56, no. 10 (October 2017): 1061–64. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.13712.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Joyce Tyler, and Steven Bernard. “Closed Continuous Irrigation With Lidocaine and Immediate Mobilization for Treatment of Pyogenic Tenosynovitis.” Tech Hand up Extrem Surg 21, no. 3 (September 2017): 114–15. https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000164.
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  - Lamaris, Gregory A., Rebecca Knackstedt, Rafael A. Couto, Nasim Abedi, Paul Durand, and Brian Gastman. “The Anterolateral Thigh Flap as the Flap of Choice for Scalp Reconstruction.” J Craniofac Surg 28, no. 2 (March 2017): 472–76. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000003404.
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  - Brown, Joshua, Janet A. Lydecker, Tonya Turner, Rebecca W. Knackstedt, and Patrick M. O’Neil. “A novel approach to training students in delivering evidence-based obesity treatment.” Fam Med 47, no. 5 (May 2015): 378–82.
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  - Merry, Callie R., Michael Perkins, Lin Mu, Bridget K. Peterson, Rebecca W. Knackstedt, and Christine L. Weingart. “Characterization of a novel two-component system in Burkholderia cenocepacia.” Curr Microbiol 70, no. 4 (April 2015): 556–61. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-014-0744-z.
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  - Knackstedt, R. W., J. A. Dixon, P. J. O’Neill, and F. A. Herrera. “Rash with DERMABOND PRINEO skin closure system use in bilateral reduction mammoplasty: A case series.” Case Reports in Medicine 2015 (January 1, 2015). https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/642595.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca, Sun Shaoli, Vondina Moseley, and Michael Wargovich. “The importance of the retinoid X receptor alpha in modulating inflammatory signaling in acute murine colitis.” Dig Dis Sci 59, no. 4 (April 2014): 753–59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-013-2902-8.
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  - Moseley, V. R., J. Morris, R. W. Knackstedt, and M. J. Wargovich. “Green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin 3-gallate, contributes to the degradation of DNMT3A and HDAC3 in HCT 116 human colon cancer cells.” Anticancer Research 33, no. 12 (December 1, 2013): 5325–34.
  - Knackstedt, Rebecca W., Vondina R. Moseley, Shaoli Sun, and Michael J. Wargovich. “Vitamin D receptor and retinoid X receptor α status and vitamin D insufficiency in models of murine colitis.” Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 6, no. 6 (June 2013): 585–93. https://doi.org/10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-12-0488.
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  - Knackstedt, Rebecca W., Vondina R. Moseley, and Michael J. Wargovich. “Epigenetic mechanisms underlying diet-sourced compounds in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer.” Anticancer Agents Med Chem 12, no. 10 (December 2012): 1203–10. https://doi.org/10.2174/187152012803833053.
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