2023
Facial Expression after Face Transplant: An International Face Transplant Cohort Comparison
Dorante M, Wang A, Kollar B, Perry B, Ertosun M, Lindford A, Kiukas E, Özkan Ö, Özkan Ö, Lassus P, Pomahac B. Facial Expression after Face Transplant: An International Face Transplant Cohort Comparison. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2023, 152: 315e-325e. PMID: 36727808, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFacial ExpressionFacial NerveFacial ParalysisFacial TransplantationFemaleHumansMaleSmilingSoftwareConceptsFT patientsHealthy controlsMotor function restorationMotor functionFace transplantFunction restorationAge-matched healthy controlsCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELInterpositional nerve graftFull face transplantRespective healthy controlsMotor outcomeNerve coaptationFemale patientsNerve graftsPatientsPercentage restorationCohort comparisonFacial proceduresBilateral testsTransplantScore valuesFacial movements
2020
Recognizing Emotional Expression as an Outcome Measure After Face Transplant
Dorante M, Kollar B, Obed D, Haug V, Fischer S, Pomahac B. Recognizing Emotional Expression as an Outcome Measure After Face Transplant. JAMA Network Open 2020, 3: e1919247. PMID: 31940037, PMCID: PMC6991259, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.19247.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
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
2009
Evaluation of appearance transfer and persistence in central face transplantation: A computer simulation analysis
Pomahac B, Aflaki P, Nelson C, Balas B. Evaluation of appearance transfer and persistence in central face transplantation: A computer simulation analysis. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2009, 63: 733-738. PMID: 19398394, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.01.078.Peer-Reviewed Original Research