2015
Transformation of Face Transplants: Volumetric and Morphologic Graft Changes Resemble Aging After Facial Allotransplantation
Kueckelhaus M, Turk M, Kumamaru K, Wo L, Bueno E, Lian C, Alhefzi M, Aycart M, Fischer S, De Girolami U, Murphy G, Rybicki F, Pomahac B. Transformation of Face Transplants: Volumetric and Morphologic Graft Changes Resemble Aging After Facial Allotransplantation. American Journal Of Transplantation 2015, 16: 968-978. PMID: 26639618, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13544.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term outcomesFacial allograftFacial allotransplantationSuperior long-term outcomesShort-term resultsRisk-benefit assessmentSoft tissue volumeSignificant volume lossTransplant recipientsVolume lossDiagnostic evaluationDonor selectionMuscle biopsyHistological evaluationComputed tomographyBone atrophyAllograftsFuture clinical routineNormal anatomyRecipient tissuesAllotransplantationClinical routineMorphometric changesSoft tissueMuscle fibers
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