Neonatal mandibular distraction osteogenesis in infants with Pierre Robin sequence

GK Diep, BS Eisemann, RL Flores - Journal of Craniofacial …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Pierre Robin sequence is the constellation of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and tongue-based
airway obstruction. When airway obstruction is severe, feeding, growth, and respiratory …

Facial transplantation: principles and evolving concepts

RS Kantar, AR Alfonso, GK Diep… - Plastic and …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
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 …

Measurements of motor functional outcomes in facial transplantation: A systematic review

D Boczar, RR Colon, ZP Berman, GK Diep… - Journal of Plastic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Although the ethical and technical feasibility of face transplant (FT) has been established,
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 …

Gender affirmation surgery on the rise: analysis of trends and outcomes

BF Chaya, ZP Berman, D Boczar, J Trilles, NV Siringo… - LGBT health, 2022 - liebertpub.com
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 …

Postmastectomy reconstruction outcomes after intraoperative evaluation with indocyanine green angiography versus clinical assessment

GK Diep, JYC Hui, S Marmor, BL Cunningham… - Annals of surgical …, 2016 - Springer
Background Mastectomy flap necrosis is a major complication in patients undergoing tissue
expander-based reconstruction. This study compared the complication rates following …

Current trends in facial feminization surgery: an assessment of safety and style

BF Chaya, ZP Berman, D Boczar… - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: Facial feminization surgery (FFS) plays an instrumental role in the process of
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Modified frailty index predicts postoperative complications following panniculectomy in the elderly

J Lee, AR Alfonso, RS Kantar, GK Diep… - … Surgery–Global Open, 2020 - journals.lww.com
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 …

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 …