2022
In the face of change: Which coping strategies predict better psychosocial outcomes in face transplant recipients?
Nizzi M, Pomahac B. In the face of change: Which coping strategies predict better psychosocial outcomes in face transplant recipients? Frontiers In Psychology 2022, 13: 995222. PMID: 36467137, PMCID: PMC9712221, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.995222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBetter mental healthPsychosocial outcomesMental healthLong-term psychosocial outcomesPre-transplant assessmentPost-transplant phasePost-transplant dataTerm psychosocial outcomesQuality of lifePoor mental healthMental health trajectoriesBetter psychosocial outcomesFace transplant recipientsTransplant recipientsTransplant candidatesMeasures of depressionPatients' qualityCoping strategiesPatientsPsychosocial functioningHealth trajectoriesMonthsOptimal outcomesPromising targetOutcomes
2013
Face time: educating face transplant candidates.
Lamparello B, Bueno E, Diaz-Siso J, Sisk G, Pomahac B. Face time: educating face transplant candidates. Eplasty 2013, 13: e36. PMID: 23861990, PMCID: PMC3704081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSolid organ transplant programsFace transplantationComprehensive patient educationOrgan transplant programsMultidisciplinary education programSevere facial disfigurementQuality of lifeFace transplant candidatesTransplant patientsTransplant candidatesTransplant teamOptimal careTransplant programsPatient educationNovel therapiesMedication regimesPatient needsTransplantationInformed consentPatientsFacial disfigurementSupport groupsEducation programsStrong knowledge baseEducational componentCurrent 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
2011
A multidisciplinary protocol for face transplantation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Bueno E, Diaz-Siso J, Pomahac B. A multidisciplinary protocol for face transplantation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2011, 64: 1572-1579. PMID: 21872546, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransplant programsWomen's HospitalMultidisciplinary protocolRegional organ procurement organizationFace transplant programsSevere facial disfigurementOrgan procurement organizationsFace transplant candidatesFace transplant teamInstitutional review boardFace transplant patientsTransplant patientsTransplant candidatesTransplantation teamTransplant teamOptimal careTransplantation programTransplantation surgeryTransplant processRehabilitation specialistsHospitalPreoperative planningInformed consentPatientsReview board