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
Five-Year Follow-up after Face Transplantation
Tasigiorgos S, Kollar B, Turk M, Perry B, Alhefzi M, Kiwanuka H, Nizzi M, Marty F, Chandraker A, Tullius S, Riella L, Pomahac B. Five-Year Follow-up after Face Transplantation. New England Journal Of Medicine 2019, 380: 2579-2581. PMID: 31141626, DOI: 10.1056/nejmc1810468.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Pediatric face transplantation
Dorante M, Tasigiorgos S, Pomahac B. Pediatric face transplantation. Current Opinion In Organ Transplantation 2018, 23: 598-604. PMID: 30080696, DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000572.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFace transplantationPediatric hand transplantationImmunosuppression burdenRejection episodesDonor allograftsPatient demographicsPediatric patientsAppropriate patientsHand transplantationHand transplantTransplantationPediatric colleaguesPatientsYoung populationFace transplantSurgical innovationTransplantOutcomesTrismus in Face Transplantation Following Ballistic Trauma
Krezdorn N, Alhefzi M, Perry B, Aycart M, Tasigiorgos S, Bueno E, Green J, Pribaz J, Pomahac B, Caterson E. Trismus in Face Transplantation Following Ballistic Trauma. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29: 843-847. PMID: 29381613, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFace transplant recipientsTemporomandibular jointFace transplantationTransplant recipientsFunctional outcomeBallistic traumaMouth openingImpaired mouth openingOral food intakeImmediate postoperative periodBallistic injuriesRange of motionPartial face transplantationCovert injuriesIntraoperative releasePersistent trismusTotal condylectomyYear posttransplantPostoperative periodPostoperative planningPostoperative treatmentPrimary injuryIntraoperative evaluationSevere scarringMedical records
2016
Discussion
Aycart M, Pomahac B. Discussion. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2016, 138: 1080-1081. PMID: 27783005, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002717.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Cost Analysis of Conventional Face Reconstruction versus Face Transplantation for Large Tissue Defects
Nguyen L, Naunheim M, Hevelone N, Diaz-Siso J, Hogan J, Bueno E, Caterson E, Pomahac B. Cost Analysis of Conventional Face Reconstruction versus Face Transplantation for Large Tissue Defects. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 260-267. PMID: 25539310, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000000799.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFacial allograft transplantationAllograft transplantationOne-year costsReconstruction patientsTissue defectsMedical Consumer Price IndexHospital billing recordsFacial tissue defectsLarge tissue defectsGlobal immunosuppressionTransplantation recipientsDepartment costsTransplantation cohortConventional reconstructionDead donorsImmunologic rejectionTreatment modalitiesPatient costsHypothetical cohortTransplantationBilling recordsCase severityFacial deficitsPatientsFacial allograft
2013
Facial Appearance Transfer and Persistence after Three-Dimensional Virtual Face Transplantation
Chandawarkar A, Diaz-Siso J, Bueno E, Jania C, Hevelone N, Lipsitz S, Caterson E, Mukundan S, Pomahac B. Facial Appearance Transfer and Persistence after Three-Dimensional Virtual Face Transplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 132: 957-966. PMID: 23783063, PMCID: PMC3788837, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3182a0143b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacial 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
Infections Following Facial Composite Tissue Allotransplantation—Single Center Experience and Review of the Literature
Knoll B, Hammond S, Koo S, Issa N, Tullius S, Baden L, Pomahac B, Marty F. Infections Following Facial Composite Tissue Allotransplantation—Single Center Experience and Review of the Literature. American Journal Of Transplantation 2012, 13: 770-779. PMID: 23279299, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-Infective AgentsCatheter-Related InfectionsCytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus InfectionsFaceFemaleGraft RejectionGraft SurvivalHumansMaleMiddle AgedPneumoniaPostoperative ComplicationsPrognosisSurgical Wound InfectionTissue TransplantationTransplantation, HomologousTrimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug CombinationConceptsFacial composite tissue allotransplantationCMV diseaseInfectious complicationsPosttransplant infectionsClostridium difficile-associated diarrheaDiscontinuation of prophylaxisEarly posttransplant infectionsSurgical site infectionDifficile-associated diarrheaCatheter-associated infectionsComposite tissue allotransplantationInvasive dermatophyte infectionAdditional prophylaxisBacterial parotitisPerioperative prophylaxisValganciclovir treatmentCenter experienceProphylaxis strategiesSite infectionPolymicrobial bacteremiaRecipient factorsTrimethoprim-sulfamethoxazoleMedical recordsDermatophyte infectionsProphylaxisNovel Surgical Technique for Full Face Transplantation
Pomahac B, Pribaz J, Bueno E, Sisk G, Diaz-Siso J, Chandawarkar A, Westvik T, Malin E, Eriksson E. Novel Surgical Technique for Full Face Transplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2012, 130: 549-555. PMID: 22575856, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e31825dc25c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacial Composite Tissue Allograft
Pomahac B, Pribaz J. Facial Composite Tissue Allograft. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2012, 23: 265-267. PMID: 22337422, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318241b8b8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuperficial temporal vesselsTemporal vesselsPeripheral facial nerve branchesComposite tissue allograftsFacial nerve branchesExternal auditory canalHair-bearing scalpComplete sensoryOcular ischemiaOropharyngeal dysfunctionNerve branchesAuditory canalFacial nerveDifficult dissectionTissue allograftsNerve connectionsPreauricular areaCarotid anastomosisMuscle insertionFacial vesselsFacial allograftFunctional problemsSoft tissueDissectionAllografts
2011
Preoperative Vascular Mapping for Facial Allotransplantation
Soga S, Pomahac B, Mitsouras D, Kumamaru K, Powers S, Prior R, Signorelli J, Bueno E, Steigner M, Rybicki F. Preoperative Vascular Mapping for Facial Allotransplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2011, 128: 883-891. PMID: 21921764, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3182268b43.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransmission of Donor-Specific Skin Condition From Donor to Recipient of Facial Allograft
Saavedra A, Bueno E, Granter S, Pomahac B. Transmission of Donor-Specific Skin Condition From Donor to Recipient of Facial Allograft. American Journal Of Transplantation 2011, 11: 1340. PMID: 21645261, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2011.03596.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Vascular Considerations in Composite Midfacial Allotransplantation
Pomahac B, Lengele B, Ridgway E, Matros E, Andrews B, Cooper J, Kutz R, Pribaz J. Vascular Considerations in Composite Midfacial Allotransplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2010, 125: 517-522. PMID: 19910848, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181c82e6f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComposite tissue allograftsVascular considerationsTissue allograftsClinical casesFacial mimetic musclesComposite tissue transplantationFace transplant surgerySuccessful clinical caseAllograft revascularizationFrequent indicationMotor nervesTransplant surgeryFace allograftMotor functionBony canalGraft harvestHard palatePreclinical studiesRecipient vesselsClinical observationsFacial arteryTransplantationMimetic musclesAnastomotic networkTissue transplantation