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
2016
Surgical Optimization of Motor Recovery in Face Transplantation
Aycart M, Perry B, Alhefzi M, Bueno E, Kueckelhaus M, Fischer S, Pomahac B. Surgical Optimization of Motor Recovery in Face Transplantation. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2016, 27: 286-292. PMID: 26967066, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000002305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolCleft LipCleft PalateCohort StudiesComorbidityCross InfectionFacial MusclesFacial NerveFacial TransplantationFemaleHospitals, PediatricHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleMotor NeuronsNerve TransferPlastic Surgery ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsQuality ImprovementReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk AdjustmentSmilingSurgical Wound InfectionConceptsMotor recoveryPatient 2Nerve transferNerve graftingPatient 1Devastating facial injuriesFacial nerve stumpFacial nerve reconstructionManual muscle testingFull face transplantIntraoperative soft tissueFacial nerve managementPrinciples of managementGradual improvementMuscle testingNerve reconstructionNerve stumpChallenging patientsMotor functionRetrospective analysisSensory restorationPatient's abilitySatisfactory motorFacial injuriesNerve management
2012
Novel Surgical Technique for Full Face Transplantation
Pomahac B, Pribaz J, Bueno E, Sisk G, Diaz-Siso J, Chandawarkar A, Westvik T, Malin E, Eriksson E. Novel Surgical Technique for Full Face Transplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2012, 130: 549-555. PMID: 22575856, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e31825dc25c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacial Composite Tissue Allograft
Pomahac B, Pribaz J. Facial Composite Tissue Allograft. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2012, 23: 265-267. PMID: 22337422, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318241b8b8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuperficial temporal vesselsTemporal vesselsPeripheral facial nerve branchesComposite tissue allograftsFacial nerve branchesExternal auditory canalHair-bearing scalpComplete sensoryOcular ischemiaOropharyngeal dysfunctionNerve branchesAuditory canalFacial nerveDifficult dissectionTissue allograftsNerve connectionsPreauricular areaCarotid anastomosisMuscle insertionFacial vesselsFacial allograftFunctional problemsSoft tissueDissectionAllografts