2024
Immunosuppressive strategies in face and hand transplantation: a comprehensive systematic review of current therapy regimens and outcomes
Huelsboemer L, Boroumand S, Kochen A, Dony A, Moscarelli J, Hauc S, Stögner V, Formica R, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Immunosuppressive strategies in face and hand transplantation: a comprehensive systematic review of current therapy regimens and outcomes. Frontiers In Transplantation 2024, 3: 1366243. PMID: 38993787, PMCID: PMC11235358, DOI: 10.3389/frtra.2024.1366243.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCMV infectionImmunosuppressive regimensImmunosuppressive strategiesTransplant recipientsIncidence of rejection episodesClinical CMV infectionTriple maintenance therapyIncidence of rejectionEpisodes of rejectionIndividualized immunosuppressive regimensEffective immunosuppressive therapySystematic reviewFace transplant patientsHand transplant recipientsHand transplantationFacial graftImmunosuppressive therapyMaintenance therapyRejection episodesFacial mucosaGraft lossGraft rejectionTherapy regimensTransplant patientsRenal failureLymphadenopathy and lymph node rejection following facial vascularized composite allotransplantation
Kauke-Navarro M, Sadigh S, Lee C, Panayi A, Knoedler L, Knoedler S, Stoegner V, Huelsboemer L, Jamil A, Ko C, Lian C, Murphy G, Pomahac B. Lymphadenopathy and lymph node rejection following facial vascularized composite allotransplantation. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2024, 91: 268-275. PMID: 38430863, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.02.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLymph nodesVascularized composite allograftsGranzyme BDonor-derived immune cellsFacial vascularized composite allograftMedian time of presentationFacial vascularized composite allotransplantationImmunological processesGranzyme B expressionCytotoxic T cellsNecrotizing histiocytic lymphadenitisHead and neckRetrospective cohort studyTime of presentationStages of follow-upCoexistence of donorFace transplant patientsBilateral adenopathyIncreased histiocytesSuperficial lymph nodesVascularized composite allotransplantationBilateral lymphadenopathyAllograft rejectionTransplant patientsDendritic cells
2021
Immunoregulatory and lipid presentation pathways are upregulated in human face transplant rejection
Win T, Crisler W, Dyring-Andersen B, Lopdrup R, Teague J, Zhan Q, Barrera V, Sui S, Tasigiorgos S, Murakami N, Chandraker A, Tullius S, Pomahac B, Riella L, Clark R. Immunoregulatory and lipid presentation pathways are upregulated in human face transplant rejection. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2021, 131 PMID: 33667197, PMCID: PMC8262560, DOI: 10.1172/jci135166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVCA rejectionTransplant rejectionT cellsTissue injuryGene expression profilingAntigen-presenting cell activationT-cell receptor sequencingSolid organ transplantsCell receptor sequencingT cell activation pathwaysAntigen-specific activationProliferative T cellsCell activation pathwaysNovo Nordisk FoundationAmerican SocietyExpression profilingFace transplant patientsTransplant patientsImmunologic pathwaysImmunoregulatory networkSkin biopsiesImmunomodulatory pathwaysLimb transplantsLundbeck FoundationTransplant Research
2013
Facial allotransplantation: A 3-year follow-up report
Diaz-Siso J, Parker M, Bueno E, Sisk G, Pribaz J, Eriksson E, Annino D, Tullius S, Pomahac B. Facial allotransplantation: A 3-year follow-up report. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2013, 66: 1458-1463. PMID: 23911716, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.06.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeFunctional recoveryFace transplantationFirst postoperative yearPatients' functional recoveryPost-operative monthHigh-voltage burnsSatisfactory aesthetic resultsFace transplant patientsSevere facial defectsImmunosuppression dosesSteroid therapyPostoperative yearTransplant patientsMale patientsNormal sensationImmunologic complicationsWomen's HospitalMotor functionSurgical techniquePatient reportsReconstructive surgeryClose monitoringMultidisciplinary teamOccupational therapy
2011
A multidisciplinary protocol for face transplantation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Bueno E, Diaz-Siso J, Pomahac B. A multidisciplinary protocol for face transplantation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2011, 64: 1572-1579. PMID: 21872546, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransplant programsWomen's HospitalMultidisciplinary protocolRegional organ procurement organizationFace transplant programsSevere facial disfigurementOrgan procurement organizationsFace transplant candidatesFace transplant teamInstitutional review boardFace transplant patientsTransplant patientsTransplant candidatesTransplantation teamTransplant teamOptimal careTransplantation programTransplantation surgeryTransplant processRehabilitation specialistsHospitalPreoperative planningInformed consentPatientsReview board