2023
Update on long-term mental health outcomes in eight face transplant recipients from a single center
Huelsboemer L, Stögner V, Hosseini H, Hauc S, Boroumand S, Parikh N, Blood A, Mookerjee V, Kauke-Navarro M, Nizzi M, Pomahac B. Update on long-term mental health outcomes in eight face transplant recipients from a single center. The International Journal Of Psychiatry In Medicine 2023, 59: 583-594. PMID: 38152028, DOI: 10.1177/00912174231225764.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFace transplant recipientsSelf-reported qualityLong-term psychosocial outcomesMental healthMental health dynamicsLong-term mental healthOngoing psychological supportBetter mental healthBrief COPEPsychological dimensionsPsychological benefitsPsychosocial outcomesLong-term journeyPsychological supportInstrumental supportMixed-method approachDepression scoresFacial disfigurementHealth DynamicsFace transplantationTransplant recipientsOlder ageScoresSupportLast followApplication possibilities of artificial intelligence in facial vascularized composite allotransplantation—a narrative review
Knoedler L, Knoedler S, Allam O, Remy K, Miragall M, Safi A, Alfertshofer M, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Application possibilities of artificial intelligence in facial vascularized composite allotransplantation—a narrative review. Frontiers In Surgery 2023, 10: 1266399. PMID: 38026484, PMCID: PMC10646214, DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1266399.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComposite allotransplantationLong-term outcomesFacial trauma patientsSevere facial disfigurementRejection episodesSurgical treatmentTrauma patientsMalignancy screeningReconstructive surgeryClinical challengeFacial traumaPaucity of studiesReconstructive strategiesNarrative reviewPatientsFacial disfigurementAllotransplantationFuture studiesSurgeryDiagnosisTraumaDisfigurementCellular activation pathways and interaction networks in vascularized composite allotransplantation
Knoedler L, Knoedler S, Panayi A, Lee C, Sadigh S, Huelsboemer L, Stoegner V, Schroeter A, Kern B, Mookerjee V, Lian C, Tullius S, Murphy G, Pomahac B, Kauke-Navarro M. Cellular activation pathways and interaction networks in vascularized composite allotransplantation. Frontiers In Immunology 2023, 14: 1179355. PMID: 37266446, PMCID: PMC10230044, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1179355.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascularized Composite AllotransplantationComposite allotransplantationRecipient-derived lymphocytesTreatment of patientsCellular activation pathwaysMultidrug immunosuppressionVCA graftsVCA patientsVCA rejectionGraft rejectionDevastating injuriesClinical managementNovel therapiesReconstructive surgeryLimb lossRejection responseFacial disfigurementAllotransplantationPatientsGraftActivation pathwayTissue cellsDifferent cell typesTissue typesCell types
2019
Five-Year Follow-up after Face Transplantation
Tasigiorgos S, Kollar B, Turk M, Perry B, Alhefzi M, Kiwanuka H, Nizzi M, Marty F, Chandraker A, Tullius S, Riella L, Pomahac B. Five-Year Follow-up after Face Transplantation. New England Journal Of Medicine 2019, 380: 2579-2581. PMID: 31141626, DOI: 10.1056/nejmc1810468.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Quality of Life and Psychosocial Functioning 2 Years Following Facial Transplantation
Oser M, Nizzi M, Zinser J, Turk M, Epstein R, Bueno E, Gitlin D, Pomahac B. Quality of Life and Psychosocial Functioning 2 Years Following Facial Transplantation. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2018, 59: 591-600. PMID: 29861176, DOI: 10.1016/j.psym.2018.04.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical health QoLDepressive symptomsHealth statusPhysical health-related QoLFace transplantationOverall depressive symptomsHealth-related QoLMental health QOLSubthreshold depressive symptomsSevere facial disfigurementFacial transplantationQuality of lifeImmunosuppression inductionMonths posttransplantationDepressive episodePhysical QoLHigh health statusPatientsTransplantationQoLPsychosocial functioningLife outcomesCeiling effectsFacial disfigurementSymptoms
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
Facial and Hand Allotransplantation
Pomahac B, Gobble R, Schneeberger S. Facial and Hand Allotransplantation. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives In Medicine 2014, 4: a015651. PMID: 24478387, PMCID: PMC3935393, DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a015651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascularized Composite AllotransplantationFacial transplantationLong-term immunosuppressionMinimization of immunosuppressionGood functional outcomeTreatment of patientsMultidisciplinary team approachNovel therapeutic optionsSevere facial disfigurementAllograft survivalHand allotransplantationSkin rejectionTherapeutic optionsFunctional outcomeLimb lossComposite allotransplantationSide effectsTeam approachTransplantationSurgical planningFacial disfigurementImmunosuppressionAllotransplantationComplex proceduresPatients
2013
Face time: educating face transplant candidates.
Lamparello B, Bueno E, Diaz-Siso J, Sisk G, Pomahac B. Face time: educating face transplant candidates. Eplasty 2013, 13: e36. PMID: 23861990, PMCID: PMC3704081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSolid organ transplant programsFace transplantationComprehensive patient educationOrgan transplant programsMultidisciplinary education programSevere facial disfigurementQuality of lifeFace transplant candidatesTransplant patientsTransplant candidatesTransplant teamOptimal careTransplant programsPatient educationNovel therapiesMedication regimesPatient needsTransplantationInformed consentPatientsFacial disfigurementSupport groupsEducation programsStrong knowledge baseEducational componentCurrent Principles of Facial Allotransplantation
Pomahac B, Bueno E, Sisk G, Pribaz J. Current Principles of Facial Allotransplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2013, 131: 1069-1076. PMID: 23629089, PMCID: PMC4374342, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3182865cd3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransplant recipientsSurgical principlesFace transplant recipientsFacial allotransplantationFull screening procedureReturn of motorFace transplant candidatesFundamental surgical principlesTransplant candidatesTransplantation teamWomen's HospitalSevere casesSensory functionPatientsUnique caseAllotransplantationClinical volumeFacial disfigurementRecipientsHospitalScreening procedureFacial restorationCurrent principlesBrigham