2023
Long-term neurocognitive outcomes in 204 single-suture craniosynostosis patients
Junn A, Long A, Hauc S, Almeida M, Alper D, Rivera J, Mayes L, Persing J, Alperovich M. Long-term neurocognitive outcomes in 204 single-suture craniosynostosis patients. Child's Nervous System 2023, 39: 1921-1928. PMID: 36877207, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-023-05908-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull Scale IQVisuomotor integrationVisual perceptionVerbal IQNeurocognitive testingVisual perception scoresHigher scoresLong-term neurocognitive outcomesCognitive profileWhite matter connectionsNeurocognitive deficitsIQPerception scoresMean IQNeurocognitive outcomesFrontal lobeLower scoresMotor controlMotor coordinationPerceptionNon-syndromic craniosynostosisUnicoronal synostosisScoresChildren 6Neurocognitive 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 ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive 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 laterality
2022
Utilizing Computer-Assisted Design and Virtual Surgical Planning for Correction of Unilateral Lambdoid Synostosis
Long A, Gudbranson E, Almeida M, Chong L, Mozaffari M, Alper D, Rivera J, Persing J, Alperovich M. Utilizing Computer-Assisted Design and Virtual Surgical Planning for Correction of Unilateral Lambdoid Synostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2022, 34: 1036-1038. PMID: 36730112, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnilateral lambdoid synostosisLambdoid synostosisSurgical planningCranial vault reconstructionCranial vault remodelingVirtual surgical planningSingle-suture craniosynostosisOperative timePatient presentingSurgical approachTomography scanRare formVault remodelingSynostosisPresentingSurgical modeling
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 volumePatientsSyndromeDistinguishing 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
2014
The Impact of Age at Surgery on Long-Term Neuropsychological Outcomes in Sagittal Craniosynostosis
Patel A, Yang JF, Hashim PW, Travieso R, Terner J, Mayes LC, Kanev P, Duncan C, Jane J, Jane J, Pollack I, Losee JE, Bridgett DJ, Persing JA. The Impact of Age at Surgery on Long-Term Neuropsychological Outcomes in Sagittal Craniosynostosis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2014, 134: 608e-617e. PMID: 25357055, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000000511.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term neuropsychological outcomesWhole-vault cranioplastyNeuropsychological outcomesLong-term cognitive functioningHigher full-scale IQReading-related learning disabilitiesFull Scale IQWord readingCognitive functioningNeuropsychological measuresVerbal IQImproved long-term neurological outcomeNeuropsychological functionLearning DisabilitiesSagittal suture craniosynostosisIQNeurodevelopmental testsImpact of ageStrip craniectomyLong-term neurological outcomeNumerical operationsCLINICAL QUESTION/LEVELSuperior abilityTime of surgeryTechnique of surgery
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
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 increase
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. PMID: 9603551, DOI: 10.1597/1545-1569_1998_035_0194_ipissc_2.3.co_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntracranial 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
1996
Occipital Deformities
Persing J. Occipital Deformities. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 1996, 7: 4. PMID: 9086894, DOI: 10.1097/00001665-199601000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Sagittal Synostosis
Ocampo R, Persing J. Sagittal Synostosis. Clinics In Plastic Surgery 1994, 21: 563-574. PMID: 7813156, DOI: 10.1016/s0094-1298(20)30724-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrevention of “Temporal Hollowing” After Fronto-orbital Advancement for Craniosynostosis
Persing J, Mayer P, Spinelli H, Miller L, Criscuolo G. Prevention of “Temporal Hollowing” After Fronto-orbital Advancement for Craniosynostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 1994, 5: 271-274. PMID: 7833405, DOI: 10.1097/00001665-199409000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Calvartal Deformity Regeneration Following Subtotal Craniectomy for Craniosynostosis
Drake D, Persing J, Berman D, Ogle R. Calvartal Deformity Regeneration Following Subtotal Craniectomy for Craniosynostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 1993, 4: 85-89. PMID: 8324088, DOI: 10.1097/00001665-199304000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Surgical Treatment of Metopic Synostosis
Shaffrey M, Persing J, Delashaw J, Shaffrey C, Jane J. Surgical Treatment of Metopic Synostosis. Neurosurgery Clinics Of North America 1991, 2: 621-627. PMID: 1821308, DOI: 10.1016/s1042-3680(18)30723-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetopic synostosisPatient ageSurgical treatmentEarly surgical treatmentRate of brainCranial vault growthSurgical techniqueAesthetic deformityBony remodelingSkull deformitySynostosisFixation methodsSkull abnormalitiesAgeDeformityCranial bonesSignificant benefitsAccurate assessmentTreatmentCraniofacial defectsTreatment of Syndromic and Nonsyndromic Bilateral Coronal Synostosis in Infancy and Childhood
Persing J, Jane J. Treatment of Syndromic and Nonsyndromic Bilateral Coronal Synostosis in Infancy and Childhood. Neurosurgery Clinics Of North America 1991, 2: 655-663. PMID: 1821311, DOI: 10.1016/s1042-3680(18)30726-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
Craniofacial Trauma
Derdyn C, Persing J, Broaddus W, Delashaw J, Jane J, Levine P, Torner J. Craniofacial Trauma. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1990, 86: 238-245. PMID: 2367573, DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199008000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFacial fracturesSurgical repairPoor prognosisLow Glasgow Coma ScoreMidline cerebral structuresEarly surgical repairGlasgow Coma ScoreTime of surgeryHead injury patientsSignificant poor prognosisFacial fracture repairCerebral traumaComa ScoreMultisystem traumaIntracranial hemorrhageRadiographic featuresIntracranial pressureRetrospective analysisCraniofacial traumaCerebral structuresPatientsFracture repairTraumaSignificant differencesPrognosis