2018
Software‐based video analysis of functional outcomes of face transplantation
Fischer S, Diehm Y, Dorante M, Kotsougiani D, Kueckelhaus M, Alhefzi M, Bueno E, Pomahac B. Software‐based video analysis of functional outcomes of face transplantation. Microsurgery 2018, 39: 53-61. PMID: 30159931, DOI: 10.1002/micr.30360.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFace transplantationNormal populationAssessment of outcomesDifferent time pointsFunctional outcomeFacial movementsPatient's abilitySame patientTransplantationMouth openingOutcome assessmentPatientsValuable assessment toolOpen mouthEye closureTime pointsRetrospective assessmentMonthsLip purseFacial transplantationAssessment toolSound evidenceOutcomesNoseEyebrows
2017
The Effects of Lip-Closure Exercise on Lip Strength and Function Following Full Facial Transplantation: A Case Report
Perry B, Richburg B, Pomahac B, Bueno E, Green J. The Effects of Lip-Closure Exercise on Lip Strength and Function Following Full Facial Transplantation: A Case Report. American Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology 2017, 26: 682-686. PMID: 28654949, DOI: 10.1044/2017_ajslp-16-0101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLip strengthFacial transplantationPatient-reported outcomesFull facial transplantationRange of motionStrength training exercisesSevere facial disfigurementPreliminary findingsExercise programAdditional researchCase reportOutcome measuresClinical measuresSingle patientMotor impairmentTransplantationClinical casesPatientsFacial disfigurementExerciseEfficacyNew optionsSpeech intelligibilityExpressionSwallowing
2016
Functional Outcomes after Bilateral Hand Transplantation
Singh M, Sisk G, Carty M, Sampson C, Blazar P, Dyer G, Earp B, Pribaz J, Pomahac B, Talbot S. Functional Outcomes after Bilateral Hand Transplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2016, 137: 185-189. PMID: 26710022, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000001872.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral hand transplantationHand transplantationFunctional outcomeHand scoreOutcome measuresShort Form-36 Health SurveyCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELBilateral hand transplantMid-forearm levelFirst successful hand transplantationFunctional outcome measuresHand transplantHealth SurveyFunctional gainsTherapy measuresSystem scoreTransplantationPatientsScore systemMultiple studiesOutcomesScoresObjective scoresDisabilityConsiderable variability
2014
Functional Outcomes of Face Transplantation
Fischer S, Kueckelhaus M, Pauzenberger R, Bueno E, Pomahac B. Functional Outcomes of Face Transplantation. American Journal Of Transplantation 2014, 15: 220-233. PMID: 25359281, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12956.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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFaceFacial TransplantationFemaleGraft RejectionHumansQuality of LifeRecovery of FunctionSalvage TherapyTransplantation, HomologousConceptsTransplant 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
Craniofacial Principles in Face Transplantation
Caterson E, Diaz-Siso J, Shetye P, Junker J, Bueno E, Soga S, Rybicki F, Pomahac B. Craniofacial Principles in Face Transplantation. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2012, 23: 1234-1238. PMID: 22948648, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318252d406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSkull baseFace transplantationFace transplantFace transplant recipientsSella-nasion planeSoft tissue elementsTransplant recipientsAirway functionDonor allograftsAnatomical restorationUpper airwayCraniofacial principlesPostoperative analysisNormal anatomyTransplantationFrankfort horizontal planeSoft tissueHard tissue componentsFunctional effectsCephalometric parametersOrthognathic planningTissue elementsTransplantNormative dataTissue components