2024
Using the SCAR-Q to Evaluate Morbidity of Scars in Craniosynostosis Repair.
Parikh N, Hu K, Allam O, Lewis K, Ihnat J, Rancu A, Boroumand S, Persing J, Alperovich M. Using the SCAR-Q to Evaluate Morbidity of Scars in Craniosynostosis Repair. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2024, 10556656241272473. PMID: 39140877, DOI: 10.1177/10556656241272473.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSCAR-QCraniosynostosis surgeryPsychosocial impactPatient aesthetic satisfactionScar-related symptomsTime of surgeryType of surgeryPost-operative scarringPatients aged 8Higher patient dissatisfactionSurvey completionMann-Whitney UCraniosynostosis repairScar burdenSuture involvementEvaluate morbidityFemale patientsPearson correlation testScar appearanceMean agePatient characteristicsSurgeryCraniofacial conditionsMann-WhitneyPatientsQuantitative Assessment of Forehead Morphology Following Facial Feminization Surgery
Parikh N, Hu K, Ihnat J, Almeida M, Williams M, Alper D, Allam O, Aral A, Persing J, Alperovich M. Quantitative Assessment of Forehead Morphology Following Facial Feminization Surgery. Transgender Health 2024 DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2024.0019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacial feminization surgeryFrontonasal angleFACE-QComputerized tomographyFeminization surgeryPreoperative to postoperative changeTime of surgeryIntraclass coefficientFACE-Q modulesGender-affirming surgeryPatient-reported outcome measuresForehead contourPostoperative changesAcademic medical centerForehead morphologySurgeryPatientsQuality of lifeInclusion criteriaCT imagesMedical CenterPatient satisfactionOutcome measuresInter-rater reliabilityForeheadEvolution of Virtual Surgical Planning Use Among Craniofacial Surgeons
Moscarelli J, Hu K, Alper D, Rancu A, Salib A, Ihnat J, Parikh N, Persing J, Alperovich M. Evolution of Virtual Surgical Planning Use Among Craniofacial Surgeons. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2024, 35: 1612-1615. PMID: 38949496, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVirtual surgical planningAmerican Society of Maxillofacial SurgeonsCraniofacial surgeonsImprove esthetic outcomesRespondents' current practiceShorter operating timeCraniofacial surgery fellowshipPlastic surgery trainingPostablative reconstructionOrthognathic surgeryEsthetic outcomeMaxillofacial surgeonsCraniofacial surgerySurgeon demographicsProcedure typeSurgical planningOperative timeSurgeon's practiceFellowship trainingFacial feminizationSurgeonsSurgery trainingSurgeryContinuous variablesSurgical training
2023
Gaps in Access to Reconstruction Compared with Audiologic Care among Children with Microtia
Long A, Junn A, Shah H, Almeida M, Rivera J, Nguyen H, Persing J, Alperovich M. Gaps in Access to Reconstruction Compared with Audiologic Care among Children with Microtia. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2023, 262: 113340. PMID: 36736584, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.01.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Assessment of Sex Diversity Among Craniofacial Academic Faculty
Rivera J, Hauc S, Juan H, Williams M, Stögner V, Najafali D, Long A, Almeida M, Persing J, Alperovich M. Assessment of Sex Diversity Among Craniofacial Academic Faculty. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2022, 34: 202-205. PMID: 36608098, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican Cleft Palate-Craniofacial AssociationMaxillofacial surgeonsSignificant differencesAmerican SocietyCleft Palate-Craniofacial JournalFellowship programsSex disparitiesMultiple specialtiesSex diversityPlastic surgeryCraniofacial surgeryMedical specialtiesSurgery facultyYears of experienceSurgerySurgical residencySurgery journals
2021
Distinguishing craniomorphometric characteristics and severity in metopic synostosis patients
Chandler L, Park K, Allam O, Mozaffari M, Khetpal S, Smetona J, Pourtaheri N, Lu X, Persing J, Alperovich M. Distinguishing craniomorphometric characteristics and severity in metopic synostosis patients. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2021, 50: 1040-1046. PMID: 33483210, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.11.022.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Complication Rates of Lipoabdominoplasty versus Traditional Abdominoplasty in High-Risk Patients
Samra S, Sawh-Martinez R, Barry O, Persing JA. Complication Rates of Lipoabdominoplasty versus Traditional Abdominoplasty in High-Risk Patients. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2010, 125: 683-690. PMID: 20124853, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181c82fb0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk patientsPerfusion-related complicationsComplication rateTraditional abdominoplastyPercent of patientsPrevious abdominal surgeryAbdominal scarringActive smokingChart reviewSmoking historyAbdominal surgeryActive smokersSkin necrosisSurgical revisionWound infectionAbdominal scarRevision surgeryAbdominoplasty flapCosmetic clinicsPatientsComplicationsAbdominoplastyLipoabdominoplastySignificant differencesSurgery
2004
Discussion: Resorbable PLLA-PGA Plate and Screw Fixation in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery: Clinical Experience in 1883 Patients
Persing J. Discussion: Resorbable PLLA-PGA Plate and Screw Fixation in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery: Clinical Experience in 1883 Patients. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2004, 114: 857. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000133026.51693.44.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Commentary on Analysis of Workforce, Distribution of Care, and Practice Preference in Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Persing J. Commentary on Analysis of Workforce, Distribution of Care, and Practice Preference in Pediatric Plastic Surgery. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 1999, 10: 10. DOI: 10.1097/00001665-199901000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Intracranial Pressure in Single-Suture Craniosynostosis
Cohen S, Persing J. Intracranial Pressure in Single-Suture Craniosynostosis. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 1998, 35: 194-196. PMID: 9603551, DOI: 10.1597/1545-1569_1998_035_0194_ipissc_2.3.co_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntracranial Pressure in Single-Suture Craniosynostosis
Cohen S, Persing J. Intracranial Pressure in Single-Suture Craniosynostosis. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 1998, 35: 194-196. DOI: 10.1597/1545-1569(1998)035<0194:ipissc>2.3.co;2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Duraplasty in Cranial Base Resection
Shaffrey M, Persing J, Shaffrey C, Jane J. Duraplasty in Cranial Base Resection. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 1991, 2: 152-155. PMID: 1814496, DOI: 10.1097/00001665-199112000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced patient ageCerebrospinal fluid leakageCranial base surgeonsCranial base resectionMiddle meningeal arteryCranial base surgeryPatient agePrimary closureTumor resectionMeningeal arteryBlood supplyDural flapRadiation therapyReconstructive optionsPrevious irradiationDural woundFluid leakageResectionDonor siteCranial baseMorbidityComplicationsDuraplastySurgeryArtery
1989
The Craniofacial Resection—Eleven‐Year Experience at the University of Virginia: Problems and Solutions
Levine P, Scher R, Jane J, Persing J, Newman S, Miller J, Cantrell R. The Craniofacial Resection—Eleven‐Year Experience at the University of Virginia: Problems and Solutions. Otolaryngology 1989, 101: 665-669. PMID: 2512555, DOI: 10.1177/019459988910100609.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVirginia Health Sciences CenterMedial canthal ligamentHealth Sciences CenterUnderwent repeatRecurrent diseaseExtended resectionNeurologic problemsSignificant complicationsCavernous sinusCraniofacial resectionSurgical techniqueLacrimal sacCanthal ligamentPatientsYears' experienceResectionComplicationsUniversity of VirginiaEsthesioneuroblastomaScience CenterSurgerySinusTumorsInfectionDisease
1986
Skull Expansion in Experimental Craniosynostosis
Persing J, Babler W, Nagorsky M, Edgerton M, Jane J, sing J. Skull Expansion in Experimental Craniosynostosis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1986, 78: 594-603. PMID: 3763746, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198611000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research