2016
Rapid-Growing Mycobacteria Infections in Medical Tourists: Our Experience and Literature Review
Singh M, Dugdale C, Solomon I, Huang A, Montgomery M, Pomahac B, Yawetz S, Maguire J, Talbot S. Rapid-Growing Mycobacteria Infections in Medical Tourists: Our Experience and Literature Review. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2016, 36: np246-np253. PMID: 27095310, DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjw047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMycobacterial infectionRapid-growing mycobacteriaInfectious complicationsCosmetic surgeryUnusual infectious complicationAtypical mycobacterial infectionPatients' medical recordsElective cosmetic surgeryCosmetic surgical patientSurgical drainageSurgical patientsInitial presentationAtypical etiologyMean ageCombination antibioticsComplete resolutionMedical recordsMycobacteria infectionCorrect diagnosisInadequate sterilizationPatientsSurgeryMycobacterium abscessusSterile techniqueInfection
2014
The Advent of the Restorative Plastic Surgeon
Carty M, Pribaz J, Talbot S, Caterson E, Pomahac B. The Advent of the Restorative Plastic Surgeon. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 133: 182-186. PMID: 24374677, DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000436806.35294.e0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Evolution of Ethical Debate on Face Transplantation
Kiwanuka H, Bueno E, Diaz-Siso J, Sisk G, Lehmann L, Pomahac B. Evolution of Ethical Debate on Face Transplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 132: 1558-1568. PMID: 24281583, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3182a97e2b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEthical debateFace transplantationNew ethical questionsEthical discussionEthical questionsHarmful immunosuppressionNecessary treatment optionsRetrieving publicationsEthicsDebateSound mannerGeneral opinionDiscussionOpinionAuthorsIssuesArticleSearch findingsOutlandishQuestionsIdentityLifeScientific literatureFirst clinical casePublications
2008
Facial Transplantation and Immunosuppressed Patients: A New Frontier in Reconstructive Surgery
Pomahac B, Aflaki P, Chandraker A, Pribaz J. Facial Transplantation and Immunosuppressed Patients: A New Frontier in Reconstructive Surgery. Transplantation 2008, 85: 1693-1697. PMID: 18580458, DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e318176b29e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFacial TransplantationHumansImmunosuppression TherapyPatient SelectionSurgery, PlasticTransplantation ImmunologyConceptsPartial face transplantationOrgan transplant recipientsFace transplantationTransplant recipientsLife-long immunosuppressionPatient selection criteriaRisk of malignancyComposite tissue transplantationFacial transplantationAlternative reconstructive methodImmunosuppressive regimenImmunosuppressive therapyAdditional immunosuppressionSurgical resectionImmunosuppressed patientsOrgan recipientsPatient populationWomen's HospitalReconstructive surgeryTransplantationIRB approvalSkin cancerReconstructive methodsControversial procedureTissue transplantation