2024
Quality of life and satisfaction after breast augmentation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of Breast-Q patient-reported outcomes
Knoedler S, Knoedler L, Kauke-Navarro M, Alfertshofer M, Obed D, Broer N, Kim B, Könneker S, Panayi A, Hundeshagen G, Kneser U, Pomahac B, Haug V. Quality of life and satisfaction after breast augmentation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of Breast-Q patient-reported outcomes. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2024, 95: 300-318. PMID: 38945110, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.06.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhysical well-beingSexual well-beingWell-beingPatient-reported physical well-beingPatient reportsMeta-analysisPsychosocial well-beingPatient-reported outcomesPatient-reported quality of lifeBreast augmentationQuality of lifeHigher QoLPairwise meta-analysisA systematic reviewPatients' QoLPatient satisfactionSystematic reviewEligibility criteriaPRISMA guidelinesPostoperative follow-up timeQoLQuantitative synthesisFollow-up timeSubgroup analysisSatisfaction
2022
In the face of change: Which coping strategies predict better psychosocial outcomes in face transplant recipients?
Nizzi M, Pomahac B. In the face of change: Which coping strategies predict better psychosocial outcomes in face transplant recipients? Frontiers In Psychology 2022, 13: 995222. PMID: 36467137, PMCID: PMC9712221, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.995222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBetter mental healthPsychosocial outcomesMental healthLong-term psychosocial outcomesPre-transplant assessmentPost-transplant phasePost-transplant dataTerm psychosocial outcomesQuality of lifePoor mental healthMental health trajectoriesBetter psychosocial outcomesFace transplant recipientsTransplant recipientsTransplant candidatesMeasures of depressionPatients' qualityCoping strategiesPatientsPsychosocial functioningHealth trajectoriesMonthsOptimal outcomesPromising targetOutcomes
2021
Patient-reported outcomes measures used in facial vascularized composite allotransplantation: A systematic literature review
Fullerton Z, Tsangaris E, DeVries C, Klassen A, Aycart M, Sidey-Gibbons C, Pusic A, Pomahac B. Patient-reported outcomes measures used in facial vascularized composite allotransplantation: A systematic literature review. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2021, 75: 33-44. PMID: 34753682, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.09.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Novel immunological and clinical insights in vascularized composite allotransplantation
Kollar B, Pomahac B, Riella L. Novel immunological and clinical insights in vascularized composite allotransplantation. Current Opinion In Organ Transplantation 2019, 24: 42-48. PMID: 30531538, DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000592.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute rejectionT cellsComposite allotransplantationField of VCANovel immunosuppressive approachAntibody-mediated rejectionCurrent histological classificationNovel noninvasive biomarkersQuality of lifeType of rejectionIntensity of treatmentFace transplant recipientsChronic rejectionImmunosuppressive regimensVCA patientsVCA recipientsAllograft injuryCostimulation blockadeImmunosuppressive approachesImmunosuppressive therapyTransplant recipientsImmune monitoringUpper extremityHistological classificationVCA outcomes
2018
Facial Transplantation
Aycart M, Pomahac B. Facial Transplantation. DeckerMed Plastic Surgery 2018 DOI: 10.2310/ps.10073.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacial transplantationMicrosurgical reconstructive techniquesShort-term resultsComposite tissue transplantationVascularized Composite AllotransplantationQuality of lifeConventional therapyFunctional outcomeTransplant surgeryLate outcomesReconstructive techniquesComposite allotransplantationTransplantationTissue transplantationNeck defectsClinical realityMedical communityRecipient evaluationImmunosuppressionCraniofacial surgerySurgeryComplex headOutcomesKey wordsMore experienceQuality 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
Psychological Outcomes in Face Transplant Recipients: A Literature Review
Nizzi M, Tasigiorgos S, Turk M, Moroni C, Bueno E, Pomahac B. Psychological Outcomes in Face Transplant Recipients: A Literature Review. Current Surgery Reports 2017, 5: 26. DOI: 10.1007/s40137-017-0189-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychological outcomesPsychosocial outcomesFace transplant recipientsDetailed psychosocial evaluationSense of selfPsychosocial measuresMental healthPsychosocial evaluationNew faceSocial integrationLasting improvementPopulation-level assessmentFace transplantationMeasuresImpressive clinical successQuality of lifeRole of Facial Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation in Burn Patients
Bharadia D, Sinha I, Pomahac B. Role of Facial Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation in Burn Patients. Clinics In Plastic Surgery 2017, 44: 857-864. PMID: 28888310, DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2017.05.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComposite allotransplantationFacial Vascularized Composite AllotransplantationExtensive burn injuriesRisk of rejectionVascularized Composite AllotransplantationQuality of lifeLifelong regimenVCA patientsImmunosuppression medicationsPowerful reconstructive toolsBurn patientsTreatment optionsSurgical techniqueBurn injuryReconstructive surgeryPatientsReconstructive toolFace transplantationAllotransplantationImproved qualityFacial formImmunosuppressionMedicationsRegimenSurgery
2014
Airway Recovery after Face Transplantation
Fischer S, Wallins J, Bueno E, Kueckelhaus M, Chandawarkar A, Diaz-Siso J, Larson A, Murphy G, Annino D, Caterson E, Pomahac B. Airway Recovery after Face Transplantation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 134: 946e-954e. PMID: 25415117, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000000752.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAirway volumeUpper airwayFace transplantationRespiratory mucosaNasal passagesIncidence of sinusitisUpper airway infectionsUpper airway impairmentSevere facial injuriesQuality of lifeLife-altering consequencesAirway recoveryTracheostomy decannulationChronic coughAirway infectionFunctional airwayAirway impairmentNasal breathingTracheostomy tubeNasal mucosaSurgical correctionTomographic scanWomen's HospitalMucin productionFacial injuries
2013
Facial allotransplantation: A 3-year follow-up report
Diaz-Siso J, Parker M, Bueno E, Sisk G, Pribaz J, Eriksson E, Annino D, Tullius S, Pomahac B. Facial allotransplantation: A 3-year follow-up report. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2013, 66: 1458-1463. PMID: 23911716, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.06.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeFunctional recoveryFace transplantationFirst postoperative yearPatients' functional recoveryPost-operative monthHigh-voltage burnsSatisfactory aesthetic resultsFace transplant patientsSevere facial defectsImmunosuppression dosesSteroid therapyPostoperative yearTransplant patientsMale patientsNormal sensationImmunologic complicationsWomen's HospitalMotor functionSurgical techniquePatient reportsReconstructive surgeryClose monitoringMultidisciplinary teamOccupational therapyFace 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 component