Erez Dayan, MD Curriculum Vitae Harvard Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

1. Erez Dayan, MD
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Erez Dayan, M.D.
edayan@partners.org I 914.484.7081
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency July 2015 – (June 2018)
Harvard Plastic Surgery
Boston, Massachusetts
American Board of Plastic Surgery in Training Exam: 94th
% (2016)
Administrative Chief Resident in General Surgery July 2014 - July 2015
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, New York
General Surgery Residency July 2010 - June 2014
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, New York
American Board of Surgery in Training Exam (ABSITE):
95th
% (2011), 97th
% (2012), 94th
% (2013), 97th
% (2014)
Doctor of Medicine August 2006 - May 2010
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York
Joseph Collins Scholar
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Bachelor of Science August 2002 - May 2006
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
Concentrations: Biology, Health Policy
Cum laude, ‘Top 10’ Premedical Candidate
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Harvard Plastic Surgery Academic Achievement Award 2016
Mount Sinai Medical Center Department of Surgery Teaching Award 2015
Mount Sinai Department of Surgery Academic Achievement Award 2012, 2013, 2014
Mount Sinai Medical Center Resident Research Award 2011, 2012, 2013
State University of New York Humanism Award 2010
Joseph Collins Foundation Grant 2007-2010
Brandeis University Scholastic Award 2006
Brandeis University Scholars Grant 2002-2006
Emalee Berent Scholarship 2002
Sharon W. Green Scholarship 2002
Harrison Rotary Club Student of the Year 2002
New York State Music Association Award 2001, 2002
LEADERSHIP
Surgical Quality Initiative Committee, Mt. Sinai Medical Center 2014-2015
Chair, Mt. Sinai Medical Center Surgical Handoff Committee 2014-2015
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Chair, Mt. Sinai Medical Center Clinical Research Committee 2013-2015
Board Member, Mt. Sinai Medical Center Medical Board 2011, 2012
Chair, Mt. Sinai Medical Center House Staff Committee 2011, 2012
President, American Medical Student Association 2009, 2010
President, Downstate Medical Center Surgery Society 2009, 2010
President, Downstate Medical Center Residence Hall Counsel 2007, 2008
Chair, State University of New York Professionalism Committee 2006-2008
Delegate, International Scholar Laureate Mission on Medicine 2005, 2006
Founder & President, Foundation for the International 2004-2006
Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC), Brandeis University Chapter
Eta Beta Rho Honor Society 2004
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2015-present
American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2014-present
American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2011-present
Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 2011-present
World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2011-present
American College of Surgeons 2010-present
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
Reviewer, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2014-present
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
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1. Smith ML, Molina B, Dayan E, Kahn ES, Kim JN, Kagen A, Dayan JH. Use of distal medial sural vessels as
recipient vessles in free tissue transfer. Accepted. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
2. Smith ML, Molina B, Dayan E, Kahn ES, Kim JN, Kagen A, Dayan JH. Heterotopic vascularized lymph node
transfer to the medial calf without a skin paddle for restoration of lymphatic function: Proof of concept.
Accepted. Journal of Surgical Oncology.
3. Manrique OJ, Lalezarzadeh F, Dayan E, Shin J, Buchbinder D, Smith ML. Craniofacial reconstruction using
patient-specific implants polyether ether ketone with computer-assisted planning. J Craniofacial Surg.
2015; 26(3):663-667.
4. Kagen, AC, Hossain R, Dayan E, Maddula S, Samson W, Dayan JH, Smith ML. Modern perforator flap
imaging with high resolution blood pool magnetic resonance angiography. RadioGraphics 2015;
35(3):901-915.
5. Iskandar ME, Dayan E, Lucido D, et al. Factors influencing incidence and type of postmastectomy breast
reconstruction in an urban multidisciplinary cancer center. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015;135:270-276.
6. Dayan JH, Dayan E, Smith ML. Reverse Lymphatic Mapping: A New Technique for Maximizing Safety in
Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015;135(1):277-285.
7. Dayan JH, Dayan E, Kagen A, Cheng MH, Sultan M, Samson W, Smith ML. The use of magnetic
resonance angiography in vascularized groin lymph node transfer: an anatomic study. J Reconstr
Microsurg 2014;30(1):41-45.
8. Clarke-Pearson EM, Chadha M, Dayan E, Dayan JH, Samson W, Sultan MR, Smith ML. Comparison of
irradiated versus nonirradiated DIEP flaps in patients undergoing immediate bilateral DIEP
reconstruction with unilateral postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT). Ann Plast Surg
2013;71(3):250-254.
9. Smith, ML, Gandolfi BM, Dayan E, Clarke-Pearson EM, Samson W, Sultan MR, Dayan JH. Bilateral breast
reconstruction from a single hemiabdomen using angiosome-based flap design. Plast Reconstr Surg
2013;132(2):291-294.
10. Dayan, JH, Clarke-Pearson EM, Dayan E, & Smith ML. Aesthetic scrotal reconstruction following
extensive Fournier's gangrene using bilateral island pedicled sensate anterolateral thigh flaps: A case
report. Can Urol Assoc J 2014;8(1-2):E114-117.
11. Leitman IM, Narang R, Martinez J, Abbadessa B, Dayan E, Cassaro S. Factors that predict clinical
outcome after colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis. J of Gastroenterology 2012;2(2):51-
55.
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12. Tyagi S, Yushuva A, Fukuhara S, Dayan E, Haveson S. Readmission rates of tunneled dialysis catheters
compared to permanent arteriovenous access. J Vasc Surg 2012;56(3):883-884.
BOOKS
Dayan E, Kim J, Seo C, Foldi, E. Lipedema: the Disease They Call Fat. Lipedema Simplified Publications;
Boston, MA.
Dayan E. Lymphedema: A Patient Guide. 2014 Createspace Inc.; New York, NY.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Dayan E, Melone CP. The Dorsal Bipedicle Flap for Proximal Interhpalangeal Arthrodesis in Systemic
Scleroderma. Grabbs Encyclopedia of Flaps. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Philadelphia, PA.
Dayan E, Clarke-Pearson EM. Special Topics in General Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Pearls
of Wisdom, 3rd
Edition. McGraw Hill; New York, NY.
Vibhakar D, Dayan E, Yaremchuk M. Indications and Techniques for Bridge of Bone Canthopexy. Operative
Techniques in Plastic Surgery; Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA.
Dayan E , Vibhakar D, Yaremchuk M. Lowering Over-Elevated Brow. Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery;
Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA.
Dayan E , Vibhakar D, Yaremchuk M. Techniques for Placing Malar Implants. Operative Techniques in Plastic
Surgery; Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA.
Vibhakar D, Dayan E, Yaremchuk M. Techniques for Placing Mandibular Angle Implants. Operative
Techniques in Plastic Surgery; Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA.
Vibhakar D, Dayan E, Yaremchuk M. Indications and Techniques for Palatal Spacer Grafts. Operative
Techniques in Plastic Surgery; Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
Dayan E, Austen WG. Clinically applicable concepts of fat metabolism: Non-invasive body contouring.
Liposuction and Emerging Technology on Body Contouring; CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. The Diagonal Upper Gracillis (DUG) Flap: A Low Morbidity Alternative to the
TUG, GAP, and PAP Flaps.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Combining nerve to masseter and mini-hypoglossal nerve transfers in the
oncologic patient with proximal facial nerve sacrifice: maximizing reliability and minimizing synkinesis in the
primary setting.
PODIUM PRESENTATIONS
Molina B, Dayan E, Saint Victor D, Dayan JH, Smith ML. The Use of Free and Pedicled flaps in Oncoplastic
Breast Reconstruction. Presented at: American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 18, 2016;
Scottsdale, AZ.
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Dayan E, Melone, CP. The Dorsal Bipedicle Flap for Proximal Interphalangeal Arthrodesis in Systemic
Scleroderma. Presented at: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, September 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA.
Dayan E, Covello P, Urken M, Gave A. The Utility of Low Dose Dopamine Infusion for Head and Neck Free
Flap Management. Presented at Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, September 19, 2015,
Philadelphia, PA.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. The Diagonal Upper Gracillis (DUG) Flap: A Low Morbidity Alternative to the
TUG, GAP, and PAP Flaps. Presented at: Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, September 19, 2015;
Philadelphia, PA.
Dayan E, Smith M, Kagen A, Dayan J. The Utility of High Resolution Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
using Gadofoveset Trisodium in Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Presented at: American Society of
Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 2015, Paradise Island, BS. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons,
September 12, 2014; Providence, RI.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. A safe approach to vascularized groin lymph node transfer using reverse
lymphatic mapping and magnetic resonance angiography: combining anatomic and physiologic imaging to
minimize the risk of donor site lymphedema. Presented by Joseph Dayan, M.D. at: American Society for
Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 13, 2014; Kauai, HI.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Combining nerve to masseter and mini-hypoglossal nerve transfers in the
oncologic patient with proximal facial nerve sacrifice: maximizing reliability and minimizing synkinesis in the
primary setting. Presented at: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, October 14, 2013; San Francisco, CA.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Axillary lymph node transfer for the treatment of lymphedema. Presented at:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, October 13, 2013; San Francisco, CA.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Performing vascularized lymph node transfer with confidence: the use of four
anatomic and physiologic modalities for safe and effective flap harvest. Presented at: American Society of
Plastic Surgeons, October 12, 2013; San Francisco, CA.
Dayan E, Smith M, Samson W, Sultan M, Dayan J. The diagonal upper gracilis flap: a safe and improved
alternative to the TUG flap. Presented at: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, October 12, 2013; San
Francisco, CA.
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Iskandar ME, Dayan E, Dayan J, Lucido D, Samson W, Sultan M, Boolbol S, Smith M. Factors influencing
incidence and type of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction in an urban multidisciplinary cancer center.
Presented at: American College of Surgeons, October 9, 2013; Washington, D.C.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Demystifying vascularized groin lymph node transfer: use of four physiologic
and anatomic modalities for precise harvest of lymph nodes. Presented at: Northeastern Society of Plastic
Surgeons, September 21, 2013; Washington, D.C.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Developing a lymphatic surgery program in the United States: successful
treatment of lymphedema with vascularized groin lymph node transfer to the wrist using a multi-modal
approach. Presented at: World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, July 14, 2013; Chicago, IL.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Vascularized thoracodorsal and lateral thoracic artery-based lymph node
transfer for the treatment of lymphedema: technique and case series. Presented at: World Society of
Reconstructive Microsurgery, July 14, 2013; Chicago, IL.
Dayan E, Iskandar M, Gould S, Urken M, Gave A. Dexmedetomidine compared to propofol sedation in
complex head and neck surgery requiring free flap reconstruction. Presented at: World Society of
Reconstructive Microsurgery, July 13, 2013; Chicago, IL. New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons,
March 12, 2013; New York, NY.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Gracilis transfer for facial reanimation. Presented at: 12th
International Facial
Nerve Symposium, June 29, 2013; Boston, MA.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Facial reanimation in the oncologic setting. Presented at: 12th
International
Facial Nerve Symposium, June 29, 2013; Boston, MA.
Dayan E. Intraoperative tissue perfusion assessment. Invited speaker: LifeCell Corporation, Beth Israel
Medical Center Perioperative Staff Continuing Medical Education, May 22, 2013; New York, NY.
Tyagi S, Dayan E, Sabat J, Fukuhara S, Bernik T. The use of fluorescence angiography in evaluating
revascularization in chronic limb ischemia. Presented at: New York Society of Vascular Surgery, May 15,
2013; New York, NY.
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Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Facial reanimation in the locally advanced head and neck cancer population
using nerve to masseter transfer: expanding the role for dynamic reconstruction following oncologic
resection. Presented at: American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 15, 2013; Naples, FL.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. The use of reverse lymphatic mapping in vascularized lymph node transfer: a
new technique to facilitate lymph node harvest and minimize the risk for lymphedema at the donor site.
Presented at: American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 15, 2013; Naples, FL. Presented by
Joseph H. Dayan: International Symposium on Surgical Treatments of Lymphedema, April 12, 2013;
Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Manrique O, Dayan E, Lalezarzadeh F, Shin J, Buchbinder D, Smith M. Craniofacial reconstruction using
Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) patient specific implants with computer assisted planning. Presented at:
New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, March 12, 2012; New York, NY.
Tyagi S, Fukuhara S, Dayan E, Haveson S. Readmission rates of catheters compared to permanent AV
access. Presented at: Eastern Society of Vascular Surgeons, September 13, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA.
Clarke-Pearson E, Chadha M, Dayan E, Dayan J, Samson W, Sultan M, Boolbol S, Smith M. Comparison of
irradiated versus non-irradiated DIEP flaps in patients undergoing immediate bilateral DIEP flap
reconstruction and unilateral post-mastectomy radiation. Presented at: Northeastern Society of Plastic
Surgeons, September 28, 2012; Boston, MA.
Dayan E, Gandolfi B, Clarke-Pearson E, Dayan J, Samson W, Smith M. Bilateral autologous breast
reconstruction using multiple flaps from a single hemi-abdomen. Presented at: Chang Gung Mayo Clinic
Symposium for Reconstructive Microsurgery, October 30, 2011; Taipei, Taiwan. Presented by Brad Gandolfi,
MD: American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 17, 2012; Las Vegas, NV.
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Outstanding Clinical Paper Award, 2012
Dayan E, Smith M, Kagen A, Cheng MH, Dayan J. Use of magnetic resonance angiography and indocyanine
green for vascularized groin lymph node transfer: anatomic study and clinical correlation. Presented by
Joseph H. Dayan, MD: 2nd
European Conference on Supermicrosurgery, March 2, 2011; Barcelona, Spain.
Clarke-Pearson E, Dayan E, Dayan J, Smith M. Free flap reconstruction and static correction of facial nerve
paralysis: results of using one-stage approach. Presented at: Chang Gung Mayo Clinic Symposium for
Reconstructive Microsurgery, October 30, 2011; Taipei, Taiwan.
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Dayan E, Smith M, Kagen A, Cheng MH, Dayan J. The use of magnetic resonance angiography for
vascularized groin lymph node transfer: an anatomic study. Presented at: Northeastern Society of Plastic
Surgeons, October 21, 2011; Amelia Island, FL. Chang Gung Mayo Clinic Symposium for Reconstructive
Microsurgery. October 30, 2011; Taipei, Taiwan. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, January
17, 2012; Las Vegas, NV. American Roentgen Ray Society, April 30, 2012; Vancouver, Canada.
American Roentgen Ray Society Merit Award, 2012
First Prize, Beth Israel Medical Center Resident Research Conference, 2012
Narang R, Dayan E, Abbadessa B, Levi G, Martz J. Identification of hereditary non-polyposis colorectal
cancer (HNPCC) gene mutation in elderly patients with colorectal cancer. Presented at: American College of
Surgeons, October 24, 2011; San Francisco, CA. New York Surgical Society President’s Night, March 28,
2012; New York, NY.
New York Surgical Society Henry Sands Award, 2012
Narang R, Dayan E, Abbadessa B, Holekamp S, Melstrom K, Martz J. Beneficial effects of alvimopan on
laparoscopic versus open segmental colectomy. Presented at: American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons.
May 15, 2011; Vancouver, Canada.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. The Diagonal Upper Gracillis (DUG) Flap: A Low Morbidity Alternative to the
TUG, GAP, and PAP Flaps. Presented at: Harvard Medical School Surgery Research Day, May 7, 2016;
Boston, MA
Seth A, Clarke-Pearson, E, Dayan E, Halvorson E. Left versus right coupler size in microvascular breast
reconstruction using the internal mammary veins. Presented at: Harvard Medical School Surgery Research
Day, May 7, 2016; Boston, MA
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Avoiding a skin paddle in heterotopic vascualrized lymph node transfer to the
distal lower extremity. Poster presented at: American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 25,
2015; Paradise Island, Bahamas. American Association of Plastic Surgeons, April 11, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ.
Dayan E, Iskandar M, Urken ML, Gave A. Dexmedetomidine versus propofol sedation in complex head and
neck surgery requiring free flap reconstruction. Poster presented at: American Society for Reconstructive
Microsurgery, January 25, 2015; Paradise Island, Bahamas.
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Kagen, AC, Hossain R, Dayan E, Maddula S, Samson W, Dayan J, Smith M. Review of perforator flap imaging
with high resolution MRA. Poster Presented at: Radiologic Society of North America, December 1-6, 2014;
Chicago, IL.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Demystifying vascularized groin lymph node transfer: use of four physiologic
and anatomic modalities for precise harvest of lymph nodes. Poster presented at: World Society of
Reconstructive Microsurgery, July 11-14, 2013; Chicago, IL.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Primary treatment of facial paralysis in the oncologic setting in patients with
proximal facial nerve sacrifice. Poster presented at: World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, July 11-
14, 2013; Chicago, IL.
Dayan E. Social media trends in plastic surgery. Poster presented at: Beth Israel Medical Center Resident
Research Day, May 8, 2013; New York, NY.
Manrique O, Lalezarzadeh F, Dayan E, Doscher M, Wiechman L, Montgomery L, Shin J. Clinical and
socioeconomic variables in breast reconstruction: a 12-year experience in an urban tertiary care center.
Poster presented at: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Resident Research Day, May 23, 2013; Bronx, NY.
Dayan E, Smith M, Dayan J. Facial Reanimation in the locally advanced head and neck cancer population
combining local nerve transfers, cross face nerve graft, and static reanimation techniques. Poster presented
at: Beth Israel Medical Center Resident Research Day, May 8, 2013; New York, NY.
Dayan E, Smith M, Kagen A, Cheng MH, Dayan J. Evaluation, treatment, and long-term follow up of the first
vascularized groin lymph node transfer to the wrist in the United States for treatment of post-mastectomy
lymphedema. Poster presented at: Beth Israel Medical Center Resident Research Conference, May 8, 2013;
New York, NY.
Dayan E, Haveson S. Masson’s tumor versus idiopathic popliteal aneurysm. Poster presented at: Beth Israel
Medical Center Resident Research Conference, May 9, 2012; New York, NY.
Clarke-Pearson E, Dayan E, Sultan M, Samson W, Smith M, Dayan J. Aesthetic scrotal reconstruction
following extensive fornier’s gangrene using bilateral island pedicled sensate anterolateral thigh flaps.
Poster presented at: American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, January 11-17, 2012; Las Vegas,
NV.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center 2008-2010
Primary Investigator: Michael Zenilman, MD, FACS, Chairman
Department of Surgery, study of acute pancreatitis on mouse models
Brandeis University Volen Center for Complex Systems 2003-2006
Primary Investigator: Sacha Nelson, MD, PhD
Department of Neurobiology, study of Retts Syndrome on mouse models
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS
WikiPlasticSurgery.comTM
2015
Founder & Creator
Matrix Surgical USA Malar and Mandibular Implant Animations 2015
Creator & Designer
Synthes Patient Specific Implant Cranioplasty Animations 2015
Creator & Designer
Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program Website 2015
Creator & Designer
MyLymphedema.org 2012-2015
Founder & Developer
Endorsed by the Lymphatic Research Foundation
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES
Advances in Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer October 2014
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructional Course for Facial Paralysis Reconstruction October 2011
Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital
Linkou, Taiwan
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support (BLS/PALS) 2010-present
Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) 2011-present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2011-present
Advanced Trauma and Life Support (ATLS) 2012-present
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) 2012-present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Gross Anatomy Teaching Assistant 2013-2015
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), West Bank, Israel June 2004-August 2004
International Scholar Laureate Program, South Africa June 2003-July 2003
Faculty nomination for acceptance to multi-city medical mission in
tribal villages with focus on complementary and alternative medical practice
LANGUAGES
Hebrew, fluent
INTERESTS
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Percussion
Performances: Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World, Giants Stadium, Yankee Stadium
Awards: Berklee College of Music Jazz Festival (2004, 2005), All-State Jazz Ensemble
Sailing
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