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Robert Havlik MD

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Chair, Professor

Institution: Medical College of Wisconsin
Department: Plastic Surgery
Program: Administration

Publications (71)

  • Pediatric Outcomes following Cranial Vault Remodeling with Restricted Use of Postoperative Narcotics: A Retrospective Review. (Smith KJ, Cimaroli S, Loo R, Havlik RJ, Denny AD, Klement KA) Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 Dec 01;150(6):1293e-1299e PMID: 36126212 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85143088305 09/21/2022    
  • The Impact of Clinical Practice Guidelines on Preoperative Antibiotic Administration for Carpal Tunnel Release. (Mehta S, Court T, Graf A, Best C, Havlik R) Hand (N Y) 2023 Jul;18(5):780-784 PMID: 34991355 PMCID: PMC10336808 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85122758959 01/08/2022       1 Citation
  • Complications of Cosmetic Surgery Tourism: Case Series and Cost Analysis. (Venditto C, Gallagher M, Hettinger P, Havlik R, Zarb R, Argenta A, Doren E, Sanger J, Klement K, Dzwierzynski W, LoGiudice J, Jensen J) Aesthet Surg J 2021 Apr 12;41(5):627-634 PMID: 32291444 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85101515486 04/16/2020       10 Citations
  • Giant Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans With Bilateral Orbital Involvement. (Liou V, Chisholm SA, Logunova V, Havlik R, Esmaili N) Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2019;35(2):e36-e39 PMID: 30730435 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85062725156 02/08/2019       2 Citations
  • Repair of the musculocutaneous nerve using the vagus nerve as donor by helicoid end-to-side technique: an experimental study in rats. (Yan JG, Shen FY, Thayer J, Yan Y, LoGiudice J, Matloub H, Sanger J, Zhang LL, Havlik R) J Neurosci Res 2017 Dec;95(12):2493-2499 PMID: 28467619 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85018748720 05/04/2017       3 Citations
  • Increasing Calcium Level Limits Schwann Cell Numbers In Vitro following Peripheral Nerve Injury. (Yang KJ, Yan Y, Zhang LL, Agresti MA, Matloub HS, LoGiudice JA, Havlik R, Yan JG) J Reconstr Microsurg 2017 Jul;33(6):435-440 PMID: 28293917 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85015157821 03/16/2017       3 Citations
  • Best time window for the use of calcium-modulating agents to improve functional recovery in injured peripheral nerves-An experiment in rats. (Yan Y, Shen FY, Agresti M, Zhang LL, Matloub HS, LoGiudice JA, Havlik R, Li J, Gu YD, Yan JG) J Neurosci Res 2017 Sep;95(9):1786-1795 PMID: 28052373 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85007518193 01/05/2017    
  • Effect of calcitonin on cultured schwann cells. (Yan JG, Zhang LL, Agresti MA, Shen F, Matloub HS, Yan Y, Li J, Gu YD, Logiudice JA, Havlik R) Muscle Nerve 2017 Oct;56(4):768-772 PMID: 27997687 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85017336723 12/21/2016       1 Citation
  • Cumulative Brain Injury from Motor Vehicle-Induced Whole-Body Vibration and Prevention by Human Apolipoprotein A-I Molecule Mimetic (4F) Peptide (an Apo A-I Mimetic). (Yan JG, Zhang LL, Agresti M, Yan Y, LoGiudice J, Sanger JR, Matloub HS, Pritchard KA Jr, Jaradeh SS, Havlik R) J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2015 Dec;24(12):2759-73 PMID: 26433438 PMCID: PMC5664147 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84949725292 10/05/2015       8 Citations
  • The Surgical Treatment of Robin Sequence. (Greathouse ST, Costa M, Ferrera A, Tahiri Y, Tholpady SS, Havlik RJ, Flores RL) Ann Plast Surg 2016 Oct;77(4):413-9 PMID: 26418792 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84944339197 09/30/2015       29 Citations
  • Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in Low-Weight Neonates with Robin Sequence: Is It Safe? (Tahiri Y, Greathouse ST, Tholpady SS, Havlik R, Sood R, Flores RL) Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 Nov;136(5):1037-1044 PMID: 26171753 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84945913646 07/15/2015       25 Citations
  • Comparison of Peripheral Nerve Axonal Area Differences in Central and Peripheral Zones of Injured and Repaired Nerves. (Thayer JA, Yan JG, Zhang LL, Havlik R, Agresti M) J Reconstr Microsurg 2015 Oct;31(8):551-7 PMID: 26125148 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84941642150 07/01/2015    
  • Mandibular distraction for Robin sequence associated with laryngomalacia. (Tholpady SS, Costa M, Hadad I, Havlik RJ, Socas J, Matt BH, Flores RL) J Craniofac Surg 2015 May;26(3):826-30 PMID: 25915678 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84941935524 04/29/2015       15 Citations
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis for preventing surgical-site infection in plastic surgery: an evidence-based consensus conference statement from the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. (Ariyan S, Martin J, Lal A, Cheng D, Borah GL, Chung KC, Conly J, Havlik R, Lee WPA, McGrath MH, Pribaz J, Young VL) Plast Reconstr Surg 2015 Jun;135(6):1723-1739 PMID: 25724064 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84937822583 02/28/2015       101 Citations
  • Neural systemic impairment from whole-body vibration. (Yan JG, Zhang LL, Agresti M, LoGiudice J, Sanger JR, Matloub HS, Havlik R) J Neurosci Res 2015 May;93(5):736-44 PMID: 25557339 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84925682953 01/06/2015       12 Citations
  • Calcitonin pump improves nerve regeneration after transection injury and repair. (Yan JG, Logiudice J, Davis J, Zhang LL, Agresti M, Sanger J, Matloub HS, Havlik R) Muscle Nerve 2015 Feb;51(2):229-34 PMID: 24809806 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84920929141 05/09/2014       2 Citations
  • The surgical correction of Pierre Robin sequence: mandibular distraction osteogenesis versus tongue-lip adhesion. (Flores RL, Tholpady SS, Sati S, Fairbanks G, Socas J, Choi M, Havlik RJ) Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 Jun;133(6):1433-1439 PMID: 24569425 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84902284274 02/27/2014       92 Citations
  • Complications associated with neonatal mandibular distraction osteogenesis in the treatment of Robin sequence. (Murage KP, Costa MA, Friel MT, Havlik RJ, Tholpady SS, Flores RL) J Craniofac Surg 2014 Mar;25(2):383-7 PMID: 24531254 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84897066958 02/18/2014       45 Citations
  • Airway Obstruction and the Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Deformity: Contributions by the Bony Septum. (Friel MT, Starbuck JM, Ghoneima AM, Murage K, Kula KS, Tholpady S, Havlik RJ, Flores RL) Ann Plast Surg 2015 Jul;75(1):37-43 PMID: 24135640 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84932195171 10/19/2013       27 Citations
  • Low-cost, high-definition video documentation of corrective cleft surgeries using a fixed laparoscope. (Demoss P, Murage KP, Tholpady S, Friel M, Havlik RJ, Flores RL) J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2014 Feb;67(2):e58-9 PMID: 24090725 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84893703123 10/05/2013       10 Citations
  • Epidemiology, demographics, and outcomes of craniomaxillofacial gunshot wounds in a level I trauma center. (Tholpady SS, DeMoss P, Murage KP, Havlik RJ, Flores RL) J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2014 Jul;42(5):403-11 PMID: 23932740 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84902165847 08/13/2013       10 Citations
  • Outcomes analysis of mandibular distraction osteogenesis for the treatment of Pierre Robin sequence. (Murage KP, Tholpady SS, Friel M, Havlik RJ, Flores RL) Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 Aug;132(2):419-421 PMID: 23897339 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84881417102 07/31/2013       64 Citations
  • Digital animation versus textbook in teaching plastic surgery techniques to novice learners. (Flores RL, DeMoss P, Klene C, Havlik RJ, Tholpady S) Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 Jul;132(1):101e-109e PMID: 23806929 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84879905577 06/29/2013       19 Citations
  • Measuring surgical competency in facial trauma: the Arch Bar Placement Assessment Scale. (Flores RL, Havlik RJ, Choi M, Heidelman JF, Bennett JD, Tholpady S) Ann Plast Surg 2014 Sep;73(3):299-303 PMID: 23759961 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84988973336 06/14/2013       8 Citations
  • Cranial reconstruction for treatment of intracranial hypertension from sclerosteosis: case-based update. (Tholpady S, Dodd ZH, Havlik RJ, Fulkerson DH) World Neurosurg 2014 Feb;81(2):442.e1-5 PMID: 23182730 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84896393761 11/28/2012       5 Citations
  • Occult tumour cells in peritoneal lavage are a negative prognostic factor in pancreatic cancer. (Havlik R, Srovnal J, Klos D, Benedikova A, Lovecek M, Ghothim M, Cahova D, Neoral C, Hajduch M) Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2013 Sep;157(3):233-8 PMID: 23128819 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84887310065 11/07/2012       7 Citations
  • A 10-year review of frontal sinus fractures: clinical outcomes of conservative management of posterior table fractures. (Choi M, Li Y, Shapiro SA, Havlik RJ, Flores RL) Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 Aug;130(2):399-406 PMID: 22495212 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84864995594 04/13/2012       42 Citations
  • Volumetric analysis of anterior versus posterior cranial vault expansion in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. (Choi M, Flores RL, Havlik RJ) J Craniofac Surg 2012 Mar;23(2):455-8 PMID: 22421838 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84859218645 03/17/2012       73 Citations
  • Case-study magnetic resonance imaging and acoustic investigation of the effects of vocal warm-up on two voice professionals. (Laukkanen AM, Horáček J, Havlík R) Logoped Phoniatr Vocol 2012 Jul;37(2):75-82 PMID: 22394011 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-84862021632 03/08/2012       22 Citations
  • An evidence-based approach to genioplasty. (Sati S, Havlik RJ) Plast Reconstr Surg 2011 Feb;127(2):898-904 PMID: 21285794 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-79951665131 02/03/2011       15 Citations
  • Resident operative experience in general surgery, plastic surgery, and urology 5 years after implementation of the ACGME duty hour policy. (Simien C, Holt KD, Richter TH, Whalen TV, Coburn M, Havlik RJ, Miller RS) Ann Surg 2010 Aug;252(2):383-9 PMID: 20622660 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-77955171653 07/14/2010       50 Citations
  • Discussion. Recent Canadian plastic surgery graduates: are they prepared for the real world? (Havlik RJ) Plast Reconstr Surg 2010 Mar;125(3):1037-8 PMID: 20195131 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-77749296282 03/03/2010    
  • Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome with bilateral abdominal testis: surgical approach and review of the literature. (Brandli DW, Akbal C, Eugsster E, Hadad N, Havlik RJ, Kaefer M) J Pediatr Urol 2005 Dec;1(6):423-7 PMID: 18947583 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-32544440939 10/25/2008       29 Citations
  • Timing of palatal surgery and speech outcome. (Chapman KL, Hardin-Jones MA, Goldstein JA, Halter KA, Havlik RJ, Schulte J) Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2008 May;45(3):297-308 PMID: 18452355 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-44649158399 05/03/2008       104 Citations
  • Craniosynostosis: a single institution's outcome assessment from surgical reconstruction. (Pearson GD, Havlik RJ, Eppley B, Nykiel M, Sadove AM) J Craniofac Surg 2008 Jan;19(1):65-71 PMID: 18216667 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-38549180303 01/25/2008       55 Citations
  • Surgical cephalometrics: applications and developments. (Hurst CA, Eppley BL, Havlik RJ, Sadove AM) Plast Reconstr Surg 2007 Nov;120(6):92e-104e PMID: 18040171 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-38449102046 11/28/2007       23 Citations
  • "Keystone" approach for intracranial nasofrontal dermoid sinuses. (van Aalst JA, Luerssen TG, Whitehead WE, Havlik RJ) Plast Reconstr Surg 2005 Jul;116(1):13-9 PMID: 15988241 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-21744438097 07/01/2005       22 Citations
  • The spectrum of orofacial clefting. (Eppley BL, van Aalst JA, Robey A, Havlik RJ, Sadove AM) Plast Reconstr Surg 2005 Jun;115(7):101e-114e PMID: 15923821 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-20044396375 06/01/2005       114 Citations
  • "Cat's cradle" midfacial fixation in distraction osteogenesis after Le Fort III osteotomy. (Havlik RJ, Seelinger MJ, Fashemo DV, Hathaway R) J Craniofac Surg 2004 Nov;15(6):946-52 PMID: 15547380 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85026150443 11/18/2004       11 Citations
  • Resorbable PLLA-PGA plate and screw fixation in pediatric craniofacial surgery: clinical experience in 1883 patients. (Eppley BL, Morales L, Wood R, Pensler J, Goldstein J, Havlik RJ, Habal M, Losken A, Williams JK, Burstein F, Rozzelle AA, Sadove AM) Plast Reconstr Surg 2004 Sep 15;114(4):850-6; discussion 857 PMID: 15468389 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-20144379399 10/07/2004       159 Citations
  • Distraction Osteogenesis of the Craniofacial Skeleton. (Yu JC, Fearon J, Havlik RJ, Buchman SR, Polley JW) Plast Reconstr Surg 2004 Jul;114(1):1E-20E PMID: 15220559 06/29/2004    
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy in children and adolescents with malignant melanoma. (Toro J, Ranieri JM, Havlik RJ, Coleman JJ 3rd, Wagner JD) J Pediatr Surg 2003 Jul;38(7):1063-5 PMID: 12861540 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0037999942 07/16/2003       33 Citations
  • A novel microvascular approach to treatment of the high undescended testicle. (Melchior D, Kaefer M, Eugster E, Havlik R) J Pediatr Surg 2002 Oct;37(10):1501-3 PMID: 12378468 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036788935 10/16/2002       5 Citations
  • Hydroxyapatite. (Havlik RJ, PSEF DATA Committee) Plast Reconstr Surg 2002 Sep 15;110(4):1176-9 PMID: 12198436 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0037105792 08/29/2002       34 Citations
  • Midface distraction following Le Fort III and monobloc osteotomies: problems and solutions. (Gosain AK, Santoro TD, Havlik RJ, Cohen SR, Holmes RE) Plast Reconstr Surg 2002 May;109(6):1797-808 PMID: 11994576 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036254670 05/08/2002       104 Citations
  • The impact of early palatal obturation on consonant development in babies with unrepaired cleft palate. (Hardin-Jones MA, Chapman KL, Wright J, Halter KA, Schulte J, Dean JA, Havlik RJ, Goldstein J) Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2002 Mar;39(2):157-63 PMID: 11879071 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0036122525 03/07/2002       27 Citations
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma: experience with 234 consecutive procedures. (Wagner JD, Corbett L, Park HM, Davidson D, Coleman JJ, Havlik RJ, Hayes JT 2nd) Plast Reconstr Surg 2000 May;105(6):1956-66 PMID: 10839392 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0034107672 06/06/2000       70 Citations
  • Breast cancer in Poland syndrome. (Havlik RJ, Sian KU, Wagner JD, Binford R, Broadie TA) Plast Reconstr Surg 1999 Jul;104(1):180-2 PMID: 10597692 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0032979112 12/22/1999       27 Citations
  • Risk factors for predicting surgical salvage of sternal wound-healing complications. (Golosow LM, Wagner JD, Feeley M, Sharp T, Havlik R, Sood R, Coleman JJ) Ann Plast Surg 1999 Jul;43(1):30-5 PMID: 10402984 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0032975227 07/14/1999       22 Citations
  • Lymphoscintigraphy with sentinel lymph node biopsy in cutaneous Merkel cell carcinoma. (Sian KU, Wagner JD, Sood R, Park HM, Havlik R, Coleman JJ) Ann Plast Surg 1999 Jun;42(6):679-82 PMID: 10382808 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0032982957 06/26/1999       42 Citations
  • Lymph node tumor volumes in patients undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy for cutaneous melanoma. (Wagner JD, Davidson D, Coleman JJ 3rd, Hutchins G, Schauwecker D, Park HM, Havlik RJ) Ann Surg Oncol 1999 Jun;6(4):398-404 PMID: 10379863 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0033015808 06/24/1999       76 Citations
  • Cranio-orbital-temporal neurofibromatosis: are we treating the whole problem? (Havlik RJ, Boaz J) J Craniofac Surg 1998 Nov;9(6):529-35 PMID: 10029765 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0031762722 02/25/1999       26 Citations
  • Analysis and treatment of severe trigonocephaly. (Havlik RJ, Azurin DJ, Bartlett SP, Whitaker LA) Plast Reconstr Surg 1999 Feb;103(2):381-90 PMID: 9950522 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0032934651 02/09/1999       58 Citations
  • Pyoderma gangrenosum of the breast: sequential grafting. (Havlik RJ, Giles PD, Havlik NL) Plast Reconstr Surg 1998 Jun;101(7):1909-14 PMID: 9623835 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0031745220 06/12/1998       29 Citations
  • Vitamin E and wound healing. Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation DATA Committee. (Havlik RJ) Plast Reconstr Surg 1997 Dec;100(7):1901-2 PMID: 9393493 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0030667491 12/11/1997       45 Citations
  • Resorbable plate fixation in pediatric craniofacial surgery. (Eppley BL, Sadove AM, Havlik RJ) Plast Reconstr Surg 1997 Jul;100(1):1-7; discussion 8-13 PMID: 9207653 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0030926022 07/01/1997       152 Citations
  • Use of forearm flaps for the severely contracted first web space in children with congenital malformations. (Upton J, Havlik RJ, Coombs CJ) J Hand Surg Am 1996 May;21(3):470-7 PMID: 8724482 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0029936010 05/01/1996       23 Citations
  • The treatment of "malignant" exorbitism with an extended supraorbital advancement. (Havlik RJ, Bartlett SP) Plast Reconstr Surg 1995 May;95(6):1094-7 PMID: 7732120 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0029064197 05/01/1995       8 Citations
  • Growing skull fractures and their craniofacial equivalents. (Havlik RJ, Sutton LN, Bartlett SP) J Craniofac Surg 1995 Mar;6(2):103-10; discussion 111-2 PMID: 8601014 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0028914357 03/01/1995       18 Citations
  • Mandibular distraction lengthening in the severely hypoplastic mandible: a problematic case with tongue aplasia. (Havlik RJ, Bartlett SP) J Craniofac Surg 1994 Nov;5(5):305-10; discussion 311-2 PMID: 7833412 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0028132278 11/01/1994       45 Citations
  • Acquired arteriovenous fistulas in children. (Upton J, Sampson C, Havlik R, Gorlin JB, Wayne A) J Hand Surg Am 1994 Jul;19(4):656-8 PMID: 7963328 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0028122435 07/01/1994       9 Citations
  • Repeated use of the same myocutaneous flap in difficult second operations of the head and neck. (Havlik R, Ariyan S) Plast Reconstr Surg 1994 Mar;93(3):481-8 PMID: 8115502 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0028295519 03/01/1994       17 Citations
  • Proceedings of the 1991 International Symposium on Data on Aging. Vitality workshop. (Havlik R) Vital Health Stat 5 1993 Aug(7):55-8 PMID: 8217572 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0027647920 08/01/1993       1 Citation
  • Refinements in hand coverage with microvascular free flaps. (Upton J, Havlik RJ, Khouri RK) Clin Plast Surg 1992 Oct;19(4):841-57 PMID: 1339640 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026778668 10/01/1992       25 Citations
  • The impact of stress on the clinical presentation of melanoma. (Havlik RJ, Vukasin AP, Ariyan S) Plast Reconstr Surg 1992 Jul;90(1):57-61; discussion 62-4 PMID: 1615093 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026695807 07/01/1992       19 Citations
  • Encephalo-omental synangiosis in the management of moyamoya disease. (Havlik RJ, Fried I, Chyatte D, Modlin IM) Surgery 1992 Feb;111(2):156-62 PMID: 1736385 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0026543577 02/01/1992       30 Citations
  • Partial splenectomy for symptomatic splenic hamartoma. (Havlik RJ, Touloukian RJ, Markowitz RI, Buckley P) J Pediatr Surg 1990 Dec;25(12):1273-5 PMID: 2286905 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0025681204 12/01/1990       34 Citations
  • Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pheochromocytoma. (Havlik RJ, Cahow CE, Kinder BK) Arch Surg 1988 May;123(5):626-30 PMID: 3282495 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0023925626 05/01/1988       27 Citations
  • A multilayered cannula for long-term blood sampling of unrestrained rats. (Dons RF, Havlik R) Lab Anim Sci 1986 Oct;36(5):544-7 PMID: 3773474 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0022790843 10/01/1986       3 Citations
  • Clinical disorders associated with autoantibodies to the insulin receptor. Simulation by passive transfer of immunoglobulins to rats. (Dons RF, Havlik R, Taylor SI, Baird KL, Chernick SS, Gorden P) J Clin Invest 1983 Sep;72(3):1072-80 PMID: 6350362 PMCID: PMC1129275 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0021073579 09/01/1983       39 Citations
  • Potassium depolarization of adrenergic varicosities in resistance arteries from SHR and WKY rats. (Whall CW Jr, Havlik RJ, Halpern W, Bohr DF) Blood Vessels 1983;20(1):23-33 PMID: 6821708 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-0020686707 01/01/1983       9 Citations
    • Last update: 03/23/2023