2021
Facial Dysmorphology in Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome
Junn A, Dinis J, Lu X, Forte AJ, Mozaffari MA, Phillips S, Lopez J, Alonso N, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Facial Dysmorphology in Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 32: 2660-2665. PMID: 34727468, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcrocephalosyndactyliaCephalometryCraniosynostosesForeheadHumansPlastic Surgery ProceduresConceptsSCS patientsSaethre-Chotzen syndromeMandibular prognathismNonsyndromic patientsNasal bridgePreoperative computer-tomography (CT) scanNasal boneNonsyndromic craniosynostosis patientsB point angleProminent nasal bridgeBroad nasal bridgeMann-Whitney UComputer tomography scansEyelid ptosisTomography scanMaxillary retrusionSuture pathologyNormal controlsMaxillary hypoplasiaPatientsClassic featuresCraniosynostosis patientsUnaffected controlsSyndromeClassic descriptionVirtual Surgical Planning for Intracranial Intraosseous Meningioma Reconstruction
Shah R, Lu X, Dinis J, Junn A, Alperovich M. Virtual Surgical Planning for Intracranial Intraosseous Meningioma Reconstruction. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 32: 2536-2538. PMID: 34224462, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007934.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDental ImplantsHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaOrbitPlastic Surgery ProceduresRetrospective StudiesSurgery, Computer-AssistedConceptsVirtual surgical planningHigh-fidelity reconstructionMaterialise Mimics softwareComputed tomography scan imagesTemporal bone reconstructionReconstruction processMean discrepancySurgical planningScan imagesSoftwarePlanned reconstructionTomography scan imagesAccuracy assessmentThree-dimensional planningPostoperative orbital volumeMimics softwarePlanningThree-dimensional modelCustom implantsCutting guidesReconstructionImagesAccuracyBone reconstructionUnaffected orbitAberrant Morphologic Patterning of Combined Sagittal and Metopic Craniosynostosis
Dinis J, Junn A, Lu X, Lopez J, Persing J. Aberrant Morphologic Patterning of Combined Sagittal and Metopic Craniosynostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2021, 32: 2184-2185. PMID: 34183627, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007676.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
SMAD6 Genotype Predicts Neurodevelopment in Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis.
Wu RT, Timberlake AT, Abraham PF, Gabrick KS, Lu X, Peck CJ, Sawh-Martinez RF, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich MA, Persing JA. SMAD6 Genotype Predicts Neurodevelopment in Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2020, 145: 117e-125e. PMID: 31592950, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006319.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCase-Control StudiesChildChild BehaviorChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolCraniosynostosesCraniotomyDevelopmental DisabilitiesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantIntelligence TestsLoss of Function MutationMalePlastic Surgery ProceduresProspective StudiesSkullSmad6 ProteinTreatment Outcome
2019
What Is the Skull Structure Influence of Squamosal Suture Synostosis in Nonsyndromic and Syndromic Crouzon Craniosynostosis?
Lu X, Chen G, Forte AJ, Cabrejo R, Singh A, Kyle G, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. What Is the Skull Structure Influence of Squamosal Suture Synostosis in Nonsyndromic and Syndromic Crouzon Craniosynostosis? Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30: 1671-1675. PMID: 30950948, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005396.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCephalometryChildChild, PreschoolCranial SuturesCraniofacial DysostosisCraniosynostosesFemaleHumansMalePlastic Surgery ProceduresSkullTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsMiddle cranial fossaAnterior cranial fossaCranial fossaPosterior cranial fossaSquamosal synostosisFossa volumeCrouzon syndromeSquamosal suture synostosisComputed tomography scanCranial volumeNonsyndromic craniosynostosis patientsVolume reductionSevere volume reductionTomography scanNormal controlsMorphologic effectsCraniosynostosis patientsFossaPremature closureSyndromic conditionsSuture synostosisSyndromic synostosisFrankfort horizontal planeSynostosisThree-dimensional cephalometry
2017
Progress on Botulinum Toxin Type A-Induced Pain Relief in the Field of Plastics
Lu X, Chen G, Ren P, Yang Y, Fan F. Progress on Botulinum Toxin Type A-Induced Pain Relief in the Field of Plastics. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2017, 28: 2045-2052. PMID: 28938326, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBotulinum Toxins, Type AHumansIntraoperative CareNeuromuscular AgentsPain ManagementPain, PostoperativePlastic Surgery ProceduresConceptsBotulinum toxin type AToxin type APain alleviationBotulinum Toxin Type A InjectionsBTX-A injectionMain surgical procedureMajor adverse effectsFavorable side effectType AWeb of ScienceAnalgesic effectivenessInflammatory painNeuropathic painPain reliefPostoperative painA injectionAnalgesic mechanismsNociceptive painRetrospective cohortPostoperative rehabilitationPatient seriesClinical trialsInclusion criteriaSurgical proceduresPain