Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

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Acquired Factor VIII Deficiency Presenting as Compartment Syndrome

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: July 25, 2024

An isolated elevated partial thromboplastin time level in a patient who is bleeding should raise suspicions for factor VIII deficiency and immediat...

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Elective Hand Surgery and Antithrombotic Use in Veterans

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: November 3, 2023

Patients planning plastic surgery traditionally were instructed to stop anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications durin...

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Surgical Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Older Adult Veterans

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: July 15, 2022

When is surgical treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer appropriate for older patients with life-limiting comorbidities?

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Twenty Years of Breast Reduction Surgery at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: July 12, 2021

Preoperative weight loss and nicotine cessation reduced the number of complications following breast reduction surgery in this single-site retrospe...

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Application of Hand Therapy Extensor Tendon Protocol to Toe Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: November 27, 2019

An innovative application of a hand extensor tendon repair protocol was applied by the hand therapy service to toe extensors when the hand surgery ...

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Necrotizing Infection of the Upper Extremity: A Veterans Affairs Medical Center Experience (2008-2017)

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: March 11, 2019

Necrotizing infection of the upper extremity is a rare pathology with a substantial risk of amputation and mortality that requires...

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Assessment of Free Flap Breast Reconstructions

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: September 20, 2017

Free flap breast reconstruction may be offered as a treatment optionat federal facilities with appropriate patient selection and planning.

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Comparison of Carpal Tunnel Release Methods and Complications

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: June 16, 2015

A comparison of endoscopic and open methods of carpal tunnel release finds no difference in postoperative complications but a statistically signifi...

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Risk Factors for Postoperative Complications in Trigger Finger Release

Author:: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MD

Publish date: February 17, 2015

Postoperative complications when treating a patient with trigger finger can lead to unexpected costs and long recovery. Can an assessment of potent...