2013
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation and Tissue Engineering
Bueno E, Diaz-Siso J, Sisk G, Chandawarkar A, Kiwanuka H, Lamparello B, Caterson E, Pomahac B. Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation and Tissue Engineering. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2013, 24: 256-263. PMID: 23348296, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318275f173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTissue engineeringComposite tissue defectsTissue engineersVascularized Composite AllotransplantationDemonstrated resultsComposite tissueEngineeringTE researchImmune suppressionLifelong immune suppressionComposite allotransplantationAnatomic equivalentsTissue defectsBiomaterialsRegenerative medicineBioreactorCenter experienceExtremity amputationConventional reconstructionEngineersDonor shortageCompatible donorsFacial injuriesClinical practice
2012
Psychosocial Changes 6 Months after Face Transplantation
Chang G, Pomahac B. Psychosocial Changes 6 Months after Face Transplantation. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2012, 54: 367-371. PMID: 23194929, PMCID: PMC3593952, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2012.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultFacial TransplantationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInterpersonal RelationsInterview, PsychologicalLinear ModelsMaleOutcome Assessment, Health CarePostoperative PeriodPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesQuality of LifeSelf ConceptSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsConceptsMental healthComprehensive psychiatric assessmentChanges 6 monthsCommon clinical practiceFull facial transplantationNovel surgical procedureMOS SF-12Facial transplantationOverall mental healthTransplantation programPsychosocial statusSurgical proceduresEQ-5D.Life measuresPsychiatric assessmentClinical practiceTransplantationPsychosocial changesFace transplantationMonthsRecipientsSurgeryMeasures 3Assessment protocolSame period