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Meet Ewa Timek, MD

Dr. Ewa Komorowska-Timek is an internationally renowned cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. She established Advanced Plastic Surgery as a practice of excellence and caring, where a patient will feel comfortable with and confident in their individualized treatment plan and care. Dr Timek’s empathy and willingness to listen intently to patients’ desires result in tailored treatments best suited for their unique scenarios.

Dr. Ewa Timek | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
“ I love plastic surgery”

– Ewa Timek, MD

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Exemplary Credentials

Dr. Ewa Timek is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California. While at Stanford, she received Medical Scholars Awards in Research in 1998 and 1999 for her scientific work as a Microsurgery Research Fellow at Microsurgical Laboratory at California Pacific Medical Center. Subsequently, she did her residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, where she stayed on Staff and worked as an attending and earned her Board Certification. Dr. Timek returned to Stanford to complete her additional training in Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction and subsequently joined the faculty teaching the residents and fellows of the Stanford University Plastic Surgery Residency and Microsurgery Programs. Dr. Timek moved to Grand Rapids Michigan to join the clinical Faculty of the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program at Michigan State University College of Medicine and established Advanced Plastic Surgery.

The Seeking of Knowledge Never Ends

It is Dr. Ewa Timek’s favorite saying. Even as an established cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Timek continues to refine her skills and techniques by independent studying and direct guidance from world-renown authorities in the field. After her Mini fellowships in ultra-microsugery (connecting vessels with diameter less than 0.8 mm) in San Martino Hospital in Genova, Italy and University of Tokyo, Japan, she was one of the first surgeons in the nation and the first one in Midwest to perform microsurgical operations to treat lymphedema. She also deepened her knowledge in lymph node transfer for lymphedema by direct collaboration with the world leaders in lymphedema treatment in New York and Seattle. Her microsurgical skills translate into the ability to handle tissues with delicacy, precision, and refined attention to detail. To achieve sophisticated, natural results in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Timek further enhanced her techniques by learning directly from her colleagues, prestigious plastic surgeons in Pasadena and Beverly Hills, California.

Innovation In Plastic Surgery

Researcher & Innovator

Dr. Timek stays current and is continuously fascinated by the advances and new concepts in plastic surgery and medicine overall. Her research pursuits started with an elaborate paper on leech application in plastic surgery. As a Research Fellow at the Bunke Laboratory in San Francisco, California, she learned fine skills to connect small blood vessels, less than 1 mm in size, under a microscope. She collaborated with numerous scientists on multiple projects, contributing to a better understanding of blood flow in low oxygen conditions and the behavior of tissues after protected freezing (cryopreservation) in an attempt to establish a cryopreserved tissue bank. Her work was awarded the Best Resident Paper at the California Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting.

After moving to Southern California, Dr. Timek continued with her animal studies, discovering beneficial effects of acellular dermal matrix (dermal filler) placed around implants in irradiated conditions. These studies contributed to devising better strategies in breast reconstruction. At Stanford, along with other scientists, Dr. Timek wrote a frequently quoted article on mapping tissue circulation while in the operating room using advanced infra-red laser technology. For her clinical work, she won the First Prize for the Best Clinical Paper at Stanford Clinical Research Day. After moving to Michigan, her research pursuits continued both in the animal laboratory and other clinical settings. She joined the Van Andel Institute to conduct research on the survival of human fat grafts. This project was funded by the Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health) Research Foundation and was led to completion in collaboration with Michigan University Department of Animal Pathology. She now runs the Center for Excellence, where she can perform her innovative techniques in fat grafting and other procedures. Dr. Timek continues to pioneer innovative ways in reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery. With her vast experience as a scientist, Dr. Timek has mentored residents and medical students on their research projects, which resulted in numerous presentations, publications, and awards on a national and international level. Dr. Timek also serves as the Associate Editor for the Annals of Plastic Surgery, where she oversees the manuscript review process, thus helping shape the current plastic surgery literature.

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Professional Appointments

Dr. Ewa Komorowska-Timek has been an active contributor to the Plastic Surgery Community since becoming a plastic surgeon. She served as Faculty Member at the Division of Plastic Surgery at Loma Linda University and Division of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. Early in her career, she became a reviewer of the Microsurgery Journal and joined the Editorial Board of the Annals of Plastic Surgery as the Assistant Editor. Dr. Ewa Timek became a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University Plastic Surgery Residency Program, the function she is holding till present. While in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Timek joined the Van Andel Institute as an Adjunct Assistant Professor working on survival of grafted fat in the animal model using human fat derived during breast reconstructive procedures. The experience in breast reconstruction and lymphedema treatment after cancer led to further recognition of Dr. Timek’s expertise as the Clinical Advisor to create Microsurgery and Lymphedema Programs at Spectrum Health (presently Corewell Health) Medical Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also held the role of the Division Chief of Plastic Surgery at Spectrum Health in 2014-2016. Dr. Timek remains an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. For her academic achievements, she has also been inducted to the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons.

Mentor & Educator

Dr. Timek has a real passion for teaching. Through her career she has guided numerous medical students and residents through their career decisions as a Teaching Faculty member at University Institutions, such as Stanford University, Loma Linda, University, and Michigan State University. She was awarded the Reconstructive Surgeon of the Year Award by the 2016 graduating Class of Plastic Surgery Residents at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, Michigan. At present, Dr. Ewa Komorowska-Timek serves as an Attending for the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency teaching residents the mastery of plastic surgery. Dr. Timek is also a mentor to several residents and medical students conducting various research studies. Her innovative approach, insightful input, unbarred availability, and generous guidance result in several presentations at prestigious plastic surgery meetings and publications in major plastic surgery journals every year.

Award-Winning Surgeon

Awards, Grants, and Honors

Dr. Ewa Komorowska-Timek is a recipient of numerous awards, grants, and honors. As a native of Poland, she was elected to an Independent Studies Academic Track for Academic Excellence at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. Additionally, while at the Jagiellonian University, she received the Scholarship for Academic Excellence for four consecutive years. With her innovative research ideas, Dr. Timek was a semi-finalist for the scientific Fulbright Scholarship. Her academic achievements were nationally recognized by awarding Dr. Timek the Health Ministry of Poland Scholarship for Academic Excellence for three consecutive years. Dr. Ewa Komorowska-Timek defended her doctorate thesis, earning the Doctorate in Medicine degree (PhD equivalent) in Poland. After matriculating into Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Timek received highly prestigious Medical Scholars Research Grants for two consecutive years. Her studies were further nurtured by Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship Grant and the Frank Rogers, MD, MBA Academic Achievement Awards during her residency years. Her research pursuits were recognized by the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Meeting awarding the Best Resident Paper Award and Best Clinical Paper at Stanford University Research Day. Over the years, Dr. Timek’s investigational studies have been supported by various institutional and industry-sponsored Research Grants, such as the Spectrum Health Research Foundation Research Grant, the Spectrum Health Office of Research Administration Investigator-Initiated Research Grant, LifeCell Corporation Educational Grant, Synovis Educational Grant, and Novadaq Educational Grant. Recent research pursuits resulted in Second and Third Place Abstract Presentation at the Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons, Mackinac Island, Michigan.

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Presentations and Publications

Dr. Ewa Timek is the author of numerous impactful publications and presentations. Take a look at her full page on publications and features.

4/2022 – Active Member, Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons
1/2019 – Associate Editor, Annals of Plastic Surgery
1/2014 -12/2015 – Division Chief, Section of Plastic Surgery, Spectrum Health Hospitals
11/2011-1/201 – Adjunct Assistant Professor, Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Rapids, MI
7/2011-2/2020 – Clinical Advisor, Microvascular Surgery and Lymphedema Program, Spectrum Health Medical Center, Grand Rapids, MI
1/2011 – Active Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
4/2010 – Active Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
12/2009 – Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
12/2009 – Member of the Editorial Board, Annals of Plastic Surgery
12/2007 – Reviewer, Microsurgery Journal
8/2007-7/2009 – Clinical Instructor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Stanford University, CA
8/2006-7/2007 – Clinical Instructor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Loma Linda University, CA
2022 – Second Place Abstract Presentation, “To ADM or Not ADM: Outcomes of Prepectoral Prosthetic Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with and Without Acellular Dermal Matrix”, Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons, Mackinac Island, MI
2022 – Third Place Abstract Presentation, “Correction of Breast Ptosis in Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy,” Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons, Mackinac Island, MI
2016 – Reconstructive Surgeon of the Year Award, Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners, Michigan State University
2015 – Spectrum Health Office of Research Administration Investigator-Initiated Research Grant , “Fat Grafting and its Effects on Tissues in Irradiated Tissue Expanders: An Animal Model”
2013 – Novadaq Educational Grant, “The use of SPY in lymphatic microsurgery”
2012 – Spectrum Research Foundation Research Grant, “Survival and revascularization of human fat grafts”
2011 – Synovis Educational Grant, “Microsurgical treatment of lymphedema”
2011 – LifeCell Corporation Educational Grant, “The application of indocyanine green (SPY) lymphatic mapping in supramicrosurgical treatment of lymphedema”
2009 – Doctorate Degree, Division of Plastic Surgery, Wroclaw Medical Academy, Wroclaw, Poland
2008 – Clinical Presentation Prize at the Stanford Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery First Annual Resident and Fellow Research Day
2004 – LifeCell Corporation Research Grant, “The role of Alloderm in radiation-induced peri-prosthetic capsule formation”
2004 – The Frank R. Rogers, MD, MBA Academic Achievement Award
2003 – Clinical Presentation Prize at the Loma Linda Department of Surgery First Annual Resident Research Day
2001 – The Frank R. Rogers, MD, MBA Academic Achievement Award
2001 – Resident Scientific Paper Prize at California Society of Plastic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting
1999 – Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship
1999 – Alumni Award at the Sixteenth Annual Stanford Medical Student Research Symposium
1998-1999 – Medical Scholars Research Grant, Stanford University School of Medicine
1996-1997 – Polish Ministry of Health Scholarship for Academic Excellence
1996-1997 – Jagiellonian University Medical Faculty Scholarship for Academic Excellence
1996-1998- European Education Foundation Fellowship for Summer Study Abroad at Antwerpen University Medical School, Antwerp, Belgium
1995-1996 – Jagiellonian University Medical Faculty Scholarship for Academic Excellence
1996-1997 – European Education Foundation Fellowship for Summer Study Abroad at Lyon University Medical School, Lyon, France
1994-1995 – Jagiellonian University Medical Faculty Scholarship for Academic Excellence
1994-1995 – Jagiellonian University Exchange Fellowship for Summer Study at Bochum Medical School, Bochum, Germany
1994-1995 – Polish Ministry of Health Scholarship for Academic Excellence
2007-2008 – Microsurgery Fellowship Stanford University, CA
2000-2006 – Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program Loma Linda University, CA
1998-2000 – Stanford University School of Medicine – M.D. (6/2000)
1997-1998 – Microsurgical Research Fellow, Buncke Microsurgical Laboratory, San Francisco, CA
1991-1997 – Jagiellonian University Medical School, Krakow, Poland – Medical Diploma – GPA- 4.83 ( 2-5 grade scale )
1987- 1991 – King Jan Sobieski Gymnasium, Krakow, Poland – Baccalaureate – Final Examination GPA- 5.0 ( 2-5 grade scale )
11/2007 – American Board of Plastic Surgery
4/2010 – Active Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
1/2011 – Active Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
4/2020 – American Board of Plastic Surgery – recertification
4/2022 – Active Member, Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons
9/94-10/94 Department of Face, Jaw and Oral Cavity Surgery, Bochum University, Bochum, Germany
6/95-7/95 Department of Maxillo-Facial and Aesthetic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud, Lyon, France
5/96-7/96 Department of Plastic Surgery, Antwerpen University, Antwerp, Belgium
7/2011 – Lymphaticovenous microsurgery in lymphedema treatment. University of Gonoa, Italy
3/2012 – Supramicrosurgery in lymphaticovenous bypass and lymph node transfer surgery for lymphedema. University of Tokio, Japan.
11/11-1/16 Van Andel Institute
11/09- Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
8/08-7/09 Stanford University Medical Center
7/04-7/07 Loma Linda University School of Medicine
9/97-6/00 Buncke Microsurgical Laboratory, California Pacific Medical Center, Davies Campus, San Francisco, CA.
1/98-6/98 Rehabilitation Research and Development Center, Palo Alto VA Hospital, Palo Alto, CA.
“Outpatient autologous tissue transfer as an alternative to implants in breast reconstruction.”
“Reclaiming the waste lands: the role of fat grafting in reinvigorating radiated breast skin before free tissue reconstruction.”
“Lymphaticovenous microsurgery for lymphedema”
“The use of quilting sutures in pectoralis advancement flaps in sternal reconstruction for seroma prevention”
“Outcomes of miocroneedling radiofrequency treatment”
“The effect of laser vaginal treatment on vaginal health, sexual satisfaction and urinary incontinence”
Bushong EE, Wesely N, Komorowska-Timek E. To ADM or not to ADM? Outcomes of Pre-pectoral Prosthetic Reconstruction after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with and without Acellular Dermal Matrix. Plast Reconstr Surg 2022, submitted
Means OC, Patmon DL, Komorowska-Timek E, Young AY. Detecting a Post-Operative Hematoma: A Missing Piece in Breast Care. MedSurg Nursing, in press
M. Phillips, Komorowska-Timek E. Metastatic breast cancer in a transgender female with history of mantle field radiation and free silicone breast injections. Transl Breast Cancer Res 2022;3:28.
Bushong EE, Komorowska-Timek E. Immediate Ear Lobule Reconstruction After Melanoma. J Craniofac Surg 2022, 34(1):e19-e22
Komorowska-Timek E, Jaźwiec AM, Adams NS, Fahrenkopf MP, Davis AT. Peri-prosthetic fat grafting decreases collagen content, density, and fiber alignment of implant capsules. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, Nov 2021, 9(11):e3687.
Braza ME, Komorowska-Timek E. In the Shave of Time: A Mineral Oil Skin Lubrication Substitute. Plast Reconstr Surg, 2021 Sep 1;148(3):526e-527e
Sandhu H, Means OC, Komorowska-Timek, E. Lymphatic contribution in a chronic breast seroma. Ann Breast Surg, Dec 2021, 5: 40.
Fahrenkopf MP, Kelpin JP, Murphy ET, Komorowska-Timek E. Chest wall Desmoid Tumor after Double Lung Transplantation. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;2(1):1-5
Means OC, Komorowska-Timek E. Salvage of Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction with Vascularized Acellular Dermis Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2019 Sep 30;7(9):e2415
Komorowska-Timek E, Merrifield BA, Turfe Z, Davis AT. Subcutaneous prosthetic breast reconstructions following skin reduction mastectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2019 Jan 11;7(1):e2078.
Merrifield BA, Hostetter G, Chang A. Komorowska-Timek E. Volume retention, metabolism and cellular composition of human fat xenografts. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Aug 6;6(8):e1869
Jazwiec A, Rechner, B, Komorowska-Timek E. Endoscopy-assisted frontal sinus obliteration. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 Jul;29(5):e513-e515.
Komorowska-Timek E, Turfe Z, Davis AT. Reply: Outcomes of Prosthetic Reconstruction of Irradiated and Nonirradiated Breasts with Fat Grafting. Plast Reconstr Surg 2017 Sep;140(3):497e-499e
Komorowska-Timek E, Turfe Z, Davis A. Outcomes of prosthetic reconstruction of radiated and non-radiated breasts with fat grafting, Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jan;139(1):1e-9e
Qu LT, Kelpin JP, Eichhorn MG, Komorowska-Timek E. Spectacles under Pedicles: Eyewear Modification with the Paramedian Forehead Flap. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016 Aug 29;4(8):e1003
Turfe Z, Pettinga J, Leduc O, Leduc A, Komorowska-Timek E. Chemotherapy port related lymphedema after axillary lymph node dissection. Breast. 2016 Aug;28:145-7
Lelli JL, Rapp DA, Komorowska-Timek E. Temporary Areolar Demarcation for Nipple-areola Complex Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2015 Aug 25;3(8):e490
Karadsheh M, Turfe, Z, Komorowska-Timek E. Nasal endoscopy in total nasal reconstruction. Eur J Plast Surg. 2016; 39:65-68
Turfe Z, Komorowska-Timek E. The application of a bilaminate skin substitute as a temporary coverage of a free flap pedicle. Microsurgery. 2015; 35: 79-80.
Al-Kalla, T, Komorowska-Timek E. Total male breast reconstruction using fat grafting. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2014;2:e257.
Turfe Z, Davis A, Komorowska-Timek E. Complication rates of fat grafting associated with various modalities of breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014;133(3 Suppl):143.
Zomerlei T, Komorowska-Timek. Venous coupler migration- a near miss. Microsurgery. 2014;34:331-2.
Komorowska-Timek E, Lee GK. Tube-in-a-tube anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of complex esophageal and anterior neck defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Jan;72(1):64-6
Boettcher AK, Komorowska-Timek E. Maximizing the economics of the marking pen. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012;129:606e-607e
Komorowska-Timek E, Gurtner GC. Intraoperative perfusion mapping with laser-assisted indocyanine green imaging can predict and prevent complications in immediate breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2010;125:1065-73.
Komorowska-Timek, E, Gurtner G, Lee, GK. Supercharged reverse anterolateral thigh flap in reconstruction of a massive defect of the proximal two-thirds of the lower leg. Microsurgery. 2010;30:397-400.
Komorowska-Timek E, Oberg KC, Timek TA, Gridley DS, Miles AG. The effect of AlloDerm envelopes on peri-prosthetic caspule formation with and without radiation. Plast Reconstr Surg 2009; 123: 807-16.
Sasaki GH, Komorowska-Timek E, Bennett DC, Gabriel A. An objective comparison of holding, slippage, and pull-out tensions for eight suspension sutures in the malar fat pads of fresh-frozen human cadavers. Aesthet Surg J. 2008 Jul-Aug;28(4):387-96.
Komorowska-Timek E, Hardesty RA. Successful reattachment of a nearly amputated ear without microsurgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 2008;121: 165e-9e
Komorowska-Timek E, Timek TA, Brady S, Buncke HJ. Perfusion, Viability, and Pedicle Dependence in Acute and Delayed Rat Island Skin Flaps. Microsurgery 2007;27: 146-51.
Komorowska-Timek E, Gabriel A, Bennett DC, Miles D, Garberoglio C, Cheng C, Gupta S. Artificial Dermis as an Alternative for Coverage of Complex Scalp Defects Following Excision of Malignant Tumors. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005,115:1010-1017
Komorowska-Timek E, Teruya TH, Abou-Zamzam AM, Papa D, Ballard JL. Treatment of Radial and Ulnar Artery Pseudoaneurysms Using Percutaneous Thrombin Injection. J Hand Surg (Am) 2004, 29A: 936-942
Komorowska-Timek E, Timek TA, Brevetti LS, Szuba A, Stuehlinger M, Hardesty RA, Buncke HJ. Oral Administration Of L-Arginine Decreases Necrosis Of The Epigastric Skin Flap In The Rat. Ann Plast Surg 2004, 53: 73-78.
Komorowska-Timek E. Timek TA, Brevetti LS, Zhang F, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ. The Effect of Single Administration Of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor or L-Arginine on Necrosis And Vasculature Of The Epigastric Flap In The Rat Model. Br J Plast Surg 2004, 57: 317-325
Komorowska-Timek E, Zhang F, Shi DY, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ. The Effect of Cryopreservation On Patency And Histological Changes of Arterial Isogenic and Allogeneic Grafts in The Rat Model. Ann Plast Surg. 2002 Oct;49(4):404-409
Hui KC, Zhang F, Shaw WW, Tylor A, Komorowska-Timek E, Lineaweaver WC. Assessment of the Patency of Microvascular Venous Anastomosis. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2002 Feb, 18(2):111-114
Fischer K, Zhang F, Komorowska-Timek E, Guo M, Dorsett-Martin W, Buncke HJ, Lineaweaver WC. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Improves The Flap Survival In A Rat TRAM Flap Model. Plastic Surgical Forum 2000, 23:21-23.
Zhang, F, Fischer K, Komorowska-Timek E, Guo M, Cui D, Dorsett-Martin W, Buncke HJ, Lineaweaver WC. Improvement of Skin Paddle Survival by Application of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in a Rat TRAM Flap Model. Ann Plast Surg. 2001 Mar;46(3):314-319.
Chen SG, Zhang F, Komorowska-Timek E, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ: Acromoitrapezius Flap: A New Osteomuscular Free Flap Model in the Rat. Br J Plast Surg. 2000 Oct;53(7):612-615
Shi DY, Zhang F, Kryger Z, Komorowska-Timek E, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ: The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen on the Healing of the Vascular Anastomosis. J Reconstr Microsurg. 1999 Oct;15(7):539-45
Dogan T, Zhang F, Kryger Z, Komorowska-Timek E, Shi DY, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ: Saphenous Neurocutaneous Island Flap Model in the Rat Necrosis. Evaluation of Vascular Supply. Ann Plast Surg. 1999 Oct;43(4):416-420
Hu M, Sabelman EE, Lai S, Komorowska-Timek E, Zhang F, Hentz VR, Lineaweaver WC. Polypeptide Resurfacing Method Improves Fibroblast’s Adhesion To Hyaluronan Strands. J Biomed Mater Res 1999 Oct;47(1):79-84
Komorowska-Timek E, Chen SG, Zhang F, Dogan T, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ: Prolonged Topical Use of Verapamil and Lidocaine Decreases Skin Flap Necrosis. Ann Plast Surg. 1999 Sep;43(3):283-288
Dogan T, Kryger Z, Zhang F, Shi, DY, Komorowska-Timek E, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ: The Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Flap: The Largest Muscle Flap Model in the Rat. J Reconstr Microsurg 1999 Aug;15(6):433-437
Kryger Z, Dogan T, Zhang F, Komorowska-Timek E, Shi DY, Cheng C, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ: The Effect of VEGF Administration Following Ischemia on Survival of the Gracilis Muscle Flap in the Rat. Ann Plast Surg. 1999 Aug;43(2):172-178
Hui KCW, Zhang F, Komorowska-Timek E, Bloom H, Lineaweaver WC. Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm as the Initial Symptom of Systemic Vibrio Vulnificus Infection. J Hand Surg [Am]. 1999 Jul;24(4):715-717
Komorowska-Timek E, Newlin L, Zhang F, Dogan T, Lineaweaver WC, Buncke HJ: Rat Teeth Shortening Prevents Autocannibalization of Surgical Flaps. J Reconstr Microsurg. 1999 May;15(4):303-306

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