Neonatal mandibular distraction osteogenesis in infants with Pierre Robin sequence
Pierre Robin sequence is the constellation of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and tongue-based
airway obstruction. When airway obstruction is severe, feeding, growth, and respiratory …
airway obstruction. When airway obstruction is severe, feeding, growth, and respiratory …
Facial transplantation: principles and evolving concepts
This CME article highlights principles and evolving concepts in facial transplantation. The
field has witnessed significant advances over the past two decades, with more than 40 face …
field has witnessed significant advances over the past two decades, with more than 40 face …
Measurements of motor functional outcomes in facial transplantation: A systematic review
Although the ethical and technical feasibility of face transplant (FT) has been established,
current literature lacks consensus on functional outcomes monitoring for recipients. This …
current literature lacks consensus on functional outcomes monitoring for recipients. This …
[HTML][HTML] The 2020 facial transplantation update: a 15-year compendium
GK Diep, ZP Berman, AR Alfonso… - … Surgery–Global Open, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Over the past 15 years, landmark achievements have established facial transplantation (FT)
as a feasible reconstructive option for otherwise irreparable craniofacial defects. However …
as a feasible reconstructive option for otherwise irreparable craniofacial defects. However …
Gender affirmation surgery on the rise: analysis of trends and outcomes
Purpose: Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) has become an important component of the
treatment of gender dysphoria. Although the frequency of these procedures is on the rise, a …
treatment of gender dysphoria. Although the frequency of these procedures is on the rise, a …
Postmastectomy reconstruction outcomes after intraoperative evaluation with indocyanine green angiography versus clinical assessment
Background Mastectomy flap necrosis is a major complication in patients undergoing tissue
expander-based reconstruction. This study compared the complication rates following …
expander-based reconstruction. This study compared the complication rates following …
Current trends in facial feminization surgery: an assessment of safety and style
Background: Facial feminization surgery (FFS) plays an instrumental role in the process of
gender affirmation. These procedures are becoming increasingly appreciated for their ability …
gender affirmation. These procedures are becoming increasingly appreciated for their ability …
Re-cognizing the new self: The neurocognitive plasticity of self-processing following facial transplantation
RT Azevedo, JR Diaz-Siso… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - National Acad Sciences
The face is a defining feature of our individuality, crucial for our social interactions. But what
happens when the face connected to the self is radically altered or replaced? We address …
happens when the face connected to the self is radically altered or replaced? We address …
[HTML][HTML] Modified frailty index predicts postoperative complications following panniculectomy in the elderly
Background: Due to the high complication rate of panniculectomies, preoperative risk
stratification is imperative. This study aimed to assess the predictive value of the 5-item …
stratification is imperative. This study aimed to assess the predictive value of the 5-item …
The first successful combined full face and bilateral hand transplant
EP Ramly, AR Alfonso, ZP Berman… - Plastic and …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Vascularized composite allotransplantation has redefined the frontiers of
plastic and reconstructive surgery. At the cutting edge of this evolving paradigm, the authors …
plastic and reconstructive surgery. At the cutting edge of this evolving paradigm, the authors …