2023
Neurocognitive Outcomes in Deformational Plagiocephaly: Is There an Association between Morphologic Severity and Results?
Park K, Chandler L, Ahmad M, Singh A, Allam O, Mets E, Bridgett D, Persing J, Alperovich M. Neurocognitive Outcomes in Deformational Plagiocephaly: Is There an Association between Morphologic Severity and Results? Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2023, 152: 488e-498e. PMID: 36847664, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildCraniosynostosesHead Protective DevicesHumansInfantOrthotic DevicesPlagiocephalyPlagiocephaly, NonsynostoticTreatment OutcomeConceptsNeurocognitive outcomesHelmet therapyDeformational plagiocephalyNeurocognitive functionLong-term neurocognitive functionCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELLong-term neurocognitive outcomesWorse neurocognitive outcomesVisual-motor functionMotor coordination scoresHead shape abnormalitiesSeverity of plagiocephalyNeurodevelopmental effectsSchool-aged childrenDP cohortMotor coordinationSignificant lateralityRole 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsHead Protective DevicesHumansInsurancePlagiocephaly, NonsynostoticRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcome
2012
Improved Correction of Supraorbital Rim Deformity in Craniosynostosis by the “Tilt” Procedure
Patel A, Chang CC, Terner JS, Tuggle CT, Persing JA. Improved Correction of Supraorbital Rim Deformity in Craniosynostosis by the “Tilt” Procedure. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2012, 23: 370-373. PMID: 22421828, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318240fac8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 increase
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