2022
Patient-Reported Outcomes After Reduction Mammoplasty Using BREAST-Q: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wang A, Panayi A, Fischer S, Diehm Y, Tapking C, Hundeshagen G, Kneser U, Mastroianni M, Pomahac B, Haug V. Patient-Reported Outcomes After Reduction Mammoplasty Using BREAST-Q: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2022, 43: np231-np241. PMID: 36411260, DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjac293.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Patient-reported outcomes measures used in facial vascularized composite allotransplantation: A systematic literature review
Fullerton Z, Tsangaris E, DeVries C, Klassen A, Aycart M, Sidey-Gibbons C, Pusic A, Pomahac B. Patient-reported outcomes measures used in facial vascularized composite allotransplantation: A systematic literature review. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2021, 75: 33-44. PMID: 34753682, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.09.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Novel immunological and clinical insights in vascularized composite allotransplantation
Kollar B, Pomahac B, Riella L. Novel immunological and clinical insights in vascularized composite allotransplantation. Current Opinion In Organ Transplantation 2019, 24: 42-48. PMID: 30531538, DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000592.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute rejectionT cellsComposite allotransplantationField of VCANovel immunosuppressive approachAntibody-mediated rejectionCurrent histological classificationNovel noninvasive biomarkersQuality of lifeType of rejectionIntensity of treatmentFace transplant recipientsChronic rejectionImmunosuppressive regimensVCA patientsVCA recipientsAllograft injuryCostimulation blockadeImmunosuppressive approachesImmunosuppressive therapyTransplant recipientsImmune monitoringUpper extremityHistological classificationVCA outcomes
2018
Quality of Life and Psychosocial Functioning 2 Years Following Facial Transplantation
Oser M, Nizzi M, Zinser J, Turk M, Epstein R, Bueno E, Gitlin D, Pomahac B. Quality of Life and Psychosocial Functioning 2 Years Following Facial Transplantation. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2018, 59: 591-600. PMID: 29861176, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2018.04.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical health QoLDepressive symptomsHealth statusPhysical health-related QoLFace transplantationOverall depressive symptomsHealth-related QoLMental health QOLSubthreshold depressive symptomsSevere facial disfigurementFacial transplantationQuality of lifeImmunosuppression inductionMonths posttransplantationDepressive episodePhysical QoLHigh health statusPatientsTransplantationQoLPsychosocial functioningLife outcomesCeiling effectsFacial disfigurementSymptoms
2017
Long-Term Social Reintegration Outcomes for Burn Survivors With and Without Peer Support Attendance: A Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (LIBRE) Study
Grieve B, Shapiro G, Wibbenmeyer L, Acton A, Lee A, Marino M, Jette A, Schneider J, Kazis L, Ryan C, Board L, Badger K, Cancio L, Carrougher G, Carson J, Carter D, Chang P, Deeter L, Edorf F, Fagin A, Faoro N, Faucher L, Fauerbach J, Fidler P, Foster K, Friedstat J, Gibran N, Goverman J, Harrington D, Herndon D, Hickerson W, Holavanahalli R, Houng A, Hwang J, Jeng J, Joe V, Kopari N, Kowalske K, Lee R, Levi B, Liu Y, Palmieri T, Pomahač B, Reilly D, Romanowski K, Schulz J, Sheridan R, Shupp J, Sinha I, Travis T, Wibbenmeyer L. Long-Term Social Reintegration Outcomes for Burn Survivors With and Without Peer Support Attendance: A Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (LIBRE) Study. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2017, 101: s92-s98. PMID: 29097179, PMCID: PMC9201552, DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal body surface areaSupport group attendanceBurn survivorsGroup attendanceLarger burn sizeSupport groupsBody surface areaCross-sectional studyLife Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (LIBRE) StudyFuture intervention studiesCross-sectional surveyPeer support groupsBurn sizeLife Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation ProfileSocial interaction scoresQuality of Life after Face Transplantation
Aycart M, Kiwanuka H, Krezdorn N, Alhefzi M, Bueno E, Pomahac B, Oser M. Quality of Life after Face Transplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 139: 194-203. PMID: 28027248, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002890.Peer-Reviewed Original 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 therapyCurrent Principles of Facial Allotransplantation
Pomahac B, Bueno E, Sisk G, Pribaz J. Current Principles of Facial Allotransplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 131: 1069-1076. PMID: 23629089, PMCID: PMC4374342, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3182865cd3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransplant recipientsSurgical principlesFace transplant recipientsFacial allotransplantationFull screening procedureReturn of motorFace transplant candidatesFundamental surgical principlesTransplant candidatesTransplantation teamWomen's HospitalSevere casesSensory functionPatientsUnique caseAllotransplantationClinical volumeFacial disfigurementRecipientsHospitalScreening procedureFacial restorationCurrent principlesBrigham
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