2024
Using the SCAR-Q to Evaluate Morbidity of Scars in Craniosynostosis Repair.
Parikh N, Hu K, Allam O, Lewis K, Ihnat J, Rancu A, Boroumand S, Persing J, Alperovich M. Using the SCAR-Q to Evaluate Morbidity of Scars in Craniosynostosis Repair. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2024, 10556656241272473. PMID: 39140877, DOI: 10.1177/10556656241272473.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSCAR-QCraniosynostosis surgeryPsychosocial impactPatient aesthetic satisfactionScar-related symptomsTime of surgeryType of surgeryPost-operative scarringPatients aged 8Higher patient dissatisfactionSurvey completionMann-Whitney UCraniosynostosis repairScar burdenSuture involvementEvaluate morbidityFemale patientsPearson correlation testScar appearanceMean agePatient characteristicsSurgeryCraniofacial conditionsMann-WhitneyPatientsQuantitative Assessment of Forehead Morphology Following Facial Feminization Surgery
Parikh N, Hu K, Ihnat J, Almeida M, Williams M, Alper D, Allam O, Aral A, Persing J, Alperovich M. Quantitative Assessment of Forehead Morphology Following Facial Feminization Surgery. Transgender Health 2024 DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2024.0019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFacial feminization surgeryFrontonasal angleFACE-QComputerized tomographyFeminization surgeryPreoperative to postoperative changeTime of surgeryIntraclass coefficientFACE-Q modulesGender-affirming surgeryPatient-reported outcome measuresForehead contourPostoperative changesAcademic medical centerForehead morphologySurgeryPatientsQuality of lifeInclusion criteriaCT imagesMedical CenterPatient satisfactionOutcome measuresInter-rater reliabilityForehead
2023
Quantifying the Impact of Genetics on Neurocognition in Nonsyndromic Sagittal Craniosynostosis
Junn A, Dinis J, Long A, Timberlake A, Persing J, Alperovich M. Quantifying the Impact of Genetics on Neurocognition in Nonsyndromic Sagittal Craniosynostosis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2023, 152: 300e-306e. PMID: 36912936, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010400.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull-scale intelligence quotientHigh-risk mutationsNonsyndromic craniosynostosisNeurocognitive outcomesDouble-blinded cohort studySignificant differencesCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELVisuomotor integrationTime of surgeryType of surgeryHigh-risk genotypesPoor neurocognitive outcomesNonsyndromic sagittal craniosynostosisHigh-risk genesPresence of mutationsCohort studySurgery typePatient factorsNeurodevelopmental delayAnalysis of covarianceNeurocognitive testingNeurocognitive effectsPatientsSociodemographic factorsSagittal craniosynostosisGaps in Access to Reconstruction Compared with Audiologic Care among Children with Microtia
Long A, Junn A, Shah H, Almeida M, Rivera J, Nguyen H, Persing J, Alperovich M. Gaps in Access to Reconstruction Compared with Audiologic Care among Children with Microtia. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2023, 262: 113340. PMID: 36736584, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.01.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRole of State Insurance Policy in Orthotic Helmet Access for Deformational Plagiocephaly
Hauc S, Long A, Littlefield T, Stephan A, Junn A, Rivera J, Dinis J, Junn A, Persing J, Alperovich M. Role of State Insurance Policy in Orthotic Helmet Access for Deformational Plagiocephaly. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2023, 152: 125-135. PMID: 36727831, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrthotic Helmet Therapy for Deformational Plagiocephaly: Stratifying Outcomes by Insurance
Hauc S, Junn A, Long A, Rivera J, Littlefield T, Ihnat J, Shah H, Pondugula N, Almeida M, Alper D, Persing J, Alperovich M. Orthotic Helmet Therapy for Deformational Plagiocephaly: Stratifying Outcomes by Insurance. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2023, 61: 1027-1032. PMID: 36655295, DOI: 10.1177/10556656231152517.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCranial vault asymmetry indexInsurance statusHelmet therapyDeformational plagiocephalyCephalic indexProviders of patientsSignificant caregiver burdenCaregivers of patientsRetrospective data analysisCranial orthosisCaregiver burdenTreatment outcomesOutcome disparitiesPatientsCommercial insuranceTherapyPrivate insuranceProvider ratingsMedicaidConsistent helmet useHelmet useAsymmetry indexOutcomesFrequent visitsMultivariate regression
2021
Does different cranial suture synostosis influence orbit volume and morphology in Apert syndrome?
Lu X, Forte A, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing J. Does different cranial suture synostosis influence orbit volume and morphology in Apert syndrome? International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2021, 51: 338-346. PMID: 34400025, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.07.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApert syndrome patientsSyndrome patientsBone volumeApert syndromeBicoronal synostosisType IType IIISuture synostosisComputed tomography scanType IIMaxillary bone volumeIndividualized surgical planningOrbital cavity volumeBilateral coronal synostosisTomography scanAnatomic basisBone malformationsSurgical planningSynostosisCoronal synostosisOrbital rimStatistical significanceOrbit volumePatientsSyndromeQS1: Nasopharyngeal Airway and Subcranial Space Analysis in Pfeiffer Syndrome
Lu X, Forte A, Alperovich M, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing J. QS1: Nasopharyngeal Airway and Subcranial Space Analysis in Pfeiffer Syndrome. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2021, 9: 25-26. PMCID: PMC8312799, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000770060.46416.97.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNasal airway volumeAirway volumePfeiffer syndromeNasopharyngeal airwayPharyngeal airwayNasal airwayCross-sectional areaPharyngeal airway volumePreoperative CT scanPfeiffer syndrome patientsMaxillomandibular advancementRespiratory crisisSurgical treatmentChoanal stenosisSyndrome patientsCT scanAnatomic basisAirwayMaxillary expansionPfeiffer patientsRegional abnormalitiesSyndromePatientsAnteroposterior lengthPosterior widthQS3: Influence Of Nonsyndromic Bicoronal Synostosis And Syndromic Influences On And Periorbital Malformation
Lu X, Forte A, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing J. QS3: Influence Of Nonsyndromic Bicoronal Synostosis And Syndromic Influences On And Periorbital Malformation. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2021, 9: 26-27. PMCID: PMC8312814, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000770068.53559.0d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchApert syndromeCrouzon syndromeBicoronal synostosisNonsyndromic bicoronal synostosisNonsyndromic casesSpine positionPreoperative CT scanOrbital cavity volumeLateral orbital wallApert patientsMaxillary retrusionCT scanPremature suture fusionMaxillary hypoplasiaSyndromePatientsCrouzon patientsOrbital wallSyndromic craniosynostosisAnteroposterior lengthVolumetric analysisSynostosisMalformationsRetrusionSuture fusionDistinguishing craniomorphometric characteristics and severity in metopic synostosis patients
Chandler L, Park K, Allam O, Mozaffari M, Khetpal S, Smetona J, Pourtaheri N, Lu X, Persing J, Alperovich M. Distinguishing craniomorphometric characteristics and severity in metopic synostosis patients. International Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2021, 50: 1040-1046. PMID: 33483210, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.11.022.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Nasopharyngeal airway and subcranial space analysis in Pfeiffer syndrome
Lu X, Forte A, Allam O, Park K, Junn A, Alperovich M, Steinbacher D, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing J. Nasopharyngeal airway and subcranial space analysis in Pfeiffer syndrome. British Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2020, 59: 592-598. PMID: 33863588, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.10.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAirway volumeNasal airwayPfeiffer syndromeNasopharyngeal airwayPharyngeal airwayComputed tomogramsCross-sectional areaPharyngeal airway volumeNasal airway volumePreoperative computed tomogramsMaxillomandibular advancementRespiratory crisisSurgical treatmentUpper airwayChoanal stenosisAirwayPatientsNasal pathwayMaxillary expansionRegional abnormalitiesSyndromeAnteroposterior dimensionAnatomical basisAnteroposterior lengthPosterior widthAirway Development Relevant to Cranial Vault Suture Synostosis Subtype in Apert Syndrome
Lu X, Forte A, Park K, Allam O, Steinbacher D, Alperovich M, Passos-Bueno M, Tonello C, Alonso N, Persing J. Airway Development Relevant to Cranial Vault Suture Synostosis Subtype in Apert Syndrome. FACE 2020, 1: 89-96. DOI: 10.1177/2732501620973030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPharyngeal airwayAirway volumeNasal airwayApert patientsCT scanNasal cavityCross-sectional areaApert syndromeSuture synostosisNasopharyngeal airway volumePharyngeal airway volumeAirway volume changesDecreased cross-sectional areaType IIIBilateral coronal synostosisType IIAirway developmentSyndrome subtypesCranial base angulationAirwayEstablished classification systemPatientsSurgical planningSectional areaCoronal synostosis
2011
Combined metopic and sagittal craniosynostosis: is it worse than sagittal synostosis alone?
Terner JS, Travieso R, Lee SS, Forte AJ, Patel A, Persing JA. Combined metopic and sagittal craniosynostosis: is it worse than sagittal synostosis alone? Neurosurgical FOCUS 2011, 31: e2. PMID: 21806341, DOI: 10.3171/2011.6.focus11100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMonths of ageSmaller intracranial volumeBrain dysfunctionIntracranial volumeSagittal synostosisPatient groupVentricular volumeAge groupsSagittal craniosynostosisCSF spaceBrain volume reductionBrain tissue volumesSex-matched controlsSame age groupVolume reductionRetrospective chartFemale patientsForms of craniosynostosisSagittal synostosesPatientsYoung infantsBrain tissueCT reviewIntracranial compartmentDysfunction
2010
Intracranial Compartment Volume Changes in Sagittal Craniosynostosis Patients: Influence of Comprehensive Cranioplasty
Lee SS, Duncan CC, Knoll BI, Persing JA. Intracranial Compartment Volume Changes in Sagittal Craniosynostosis Patients: Influence of Comprehensive Cranioplasty. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2010, 126: 187-196. PMID: 20595867, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181dab5be.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntracranial compartment volumesSagittal synostosis patientsBrain tissue volumesGender-matched controlsBrain volumeCompartment volumeAge groupsSagittal craniosynostosis patientsTissue volumeMonths of ageConsecutive childrenCorrective surgeryTomographic scanRetrospective analysisPatientsTherapeutic objectivesCraniosynostosis patientsSagittal synostosisSagittal craniosynostosisPatient dataVolume enlargementAgeCranioplastyMonthsEquivalent increaseComplication Rates of Lipoabdominoplasty versus Traditional Abdominoplasty in High-Risk Patients
Samra S, Sawh-Martinez R, Barry O, Persing JA. Complication Rates of Lipoabdominoplasty versus Traditional Abdominoplasty in High-Risk Patients. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2010, 125: 683-690. PMID: 20124853, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181c82fb0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk patientsPerfusion-related complicationsComplication rateTraditional abdominoplastyPercent of patientsPrevious abdominal surgeryAbdominal scarringActive smokingChart reviewSmoking historyAbdominal surgeryActive smokersSkin necrosisSurgical revisionWound infectionAbdominal scarRevision surgeryAbdominoplasty flapCosmetic clinicsPatientsComplicationsAbdominoplastyLipoabdominoplastySignificant differencesSurgery
2004
Discussion: Resorbable PLLA-PGA Plate and Screw Fixation in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery: Clinical Experience in 1883 Patients
Persing J. Discussion: Resorbable PLLA-PGA Plate and Screw Fixation in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery: Clinical Experience in 1883 Patients. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2004, 114: 857. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000133026.51693.44.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Long-Term Outcome of Embolotherapy and Surgery for High-Flow Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations
White R, Pollak J, Persing J, Henderson K, Thomson J, Burdge C. Long-Term Outcome of Embolotherapy and Surgery for High-Flow Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2000, 11: 1285-1295. PMID: 11099238, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61302-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-flow arteriovenous malformationsSuccessful embolotherapyArteriovenous malformationsExcellent long-term palliationExtremity arteriovenous malformationLong-term palliationRecurrence of symptomsLong-term efficacyMaximum painSurgical resectionSymptomatic improvementAffected handConsecutive patientsNerve blockSurgical cutdownDiffuse involvementTerm outcomesBony erosionFemoral arteryUpper extremitySkin graftsPatientsEmbolotherapy proceduresEmbolotherapyPain
1999
Long-Term Outcome Analysis of Two Treatment Methods for Cleft Palate: Combined Levator Retropositioning and Pharyngeal Flap Versus Double-Opposing Z-Plasty
Lin K, Goldberg D, Williams C, Borowitz K, Persing J, Edgerton M. Long-Term Outcome Analysis of Two Treatment Methods for Cleft Palate: Combined Levator Retropositioning and Pharyngeal Flap Versus Double-Opposing Z-Plasty. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 1999, 36: 73-78. DOI: 10.1597/1545-1569(1999)036<0073:ltoaot>2.3.co;2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCleft PalateFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantLongitudinal StudiesMultivariate AnalysisOroantral FistulaPalatal MusclesPharyngeal MusclesPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSleep Apnea SyndromesSpeechSpeech DisordersSpeech PerceptionSurgical FlapsTreatment OutcomeVelopharyngeal InsufficiencyConceptsObstructive sleep apneaCleft palatePostoperative complicationsSleep apneaPharyngeal flapSurgical techniquePostoperative obstructive sleep apneaZ-plastySpeech resultsTerm outcome analysisUse of nasometryZ-plasty groupMajority of patientsSerious postoperative complicationsZ-plasty repairResidual velopharyngeal insufficiencyGood speech resultsZ-plasty techniquePostoperative hypernasalityAdditional surgeryFlap groupFistula formationVelopharyngeal insufficiencyOutcome analysisPatientsLong-Term Outcome Analysis of Two Treatment Methods for Cleft Palate: Combined Levator Retropositioning and Pharyngeal Flap versus Double-Opposing Z-Plasty
Lin K, Goldberg D, Williams C, Borowitz K, Persing J, Edgerton M. Long-Term Outcome Analysis of Two Treatment Methods for Cleft Palate: Combined Levator Retropositioning and Pharyngeal Flap versus Double-Opposing Z-Plasty. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 1999, 36: 73-78. PMID: 10067766, DOI: 10.1597/1545-1569_1999_036_0073_ltoaot_2.3.co_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCleft PalateFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantLongitudinal StudiesMultivariate AnalysisOroantral FistulaPalatal MusclesPharyngeal MusclesPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSleep Apnea SyndromesSpeechSpeech DisordersSpeech PerceptionSurgical FlapsTreatment OutcomeVelopharyngeal InsufficiencyConceptsObstructive sleep apneaPharyngeal flapCleft palatePostoperative complicationsSleep apneaSurgical techniquePostoperative obstructive sleep apneaZ-plastySpeech resultsTerm outcome analysisUse of nasometryZ-plasty groupMajority of patientsSerious postoperative complicationsZ-plasty repairResidual velopharyngeal insufficiencyGood speech resultsZ-plasty techniquePostoperative hypernasalityAdditional surgeryFlap groupFistula formationVelopharyngeal insufficiencyOutcome analysisPatients
1998
Intracranial Pressure in Single-Suture Craniosynostosis
Cohen S, Persing J. Intracranial Pressure in Single-Suture Craniosynostosis. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 1998, 35: 194-196. DOI: 10.1597/1545-1569(1998)035<0194:ipissc>2.3.co;2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research