2020
Spring-Assisted Strip Craniectomy Versus Cranial Vault Remodeling: Long-Term Psychological, Behavioral, and Executive Function Outcomes.
Chandler L, Allam O, Park KE, Smetona J, Gabrick KS, Wu RT, Morgan C, Park SE, Chapman LA, Couture DE, David LR, Runyan CM, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Spring-Assisted Strip Craniectomy Versus Cranial Vault Remodeling: Long-Term Psychological, Behavioral, and Executive Function Outcomes. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31: 2101-2105. PMID: 32890160, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006806.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExecutive function outcomesExecutive functioning skillsBehavior Rating InventoryBehavior Assessment SystemSocial withdrawal symptomsExecutive functionRating InventoryBASC-2Term PsychologicalNon-syndromic sagittal synostosisCohen's dSecond editionSAS groupChildrenFunction outcomesWithdrawal symptomsPsychologicalAssessment systemBehavioralSkillsParentsCaregiversInventoryExecutivesClassification of Subtypes of Crouzon Syndrome Based on the Type of Vault Suture Synostosis.
Lu X, Sawh-Martinez R, Forte AJ, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Wilson A, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Classification of Subtypes of Crouzon Syndrome Based on the Type of Vault Suture Synostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31: 678-684. PMID: 32068731, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClass IIICrouzon syndromeClass IClass IISuture involvementSuture synostosisSimilar craniofacial characteristicsComputed tomography scanClassification of subtypesSurgical interventionMorphology of patientsAnatomic deformityTomography scanSurgical techniqueCT scanDifferent subtypesSagittal synostosisSyndromeClass IVPremature closureCraniofacial characteristicsSevere craniofacial malformationsCranial base lengthSynostosisDifferent pathologiesSMAD6 Genotype Predicts Neurodevelopment in Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis.
Wu RT, Timberlake AT, Abraham PF, Gabrick KS, Lu X, Peck CJ, Sawh-Martinez RF, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich MA, Persing JA. SMAD6 Genotype Predicts Neurodevelopment in Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2020, 145: 117e-125e. PMID: 31592950, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006319.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCase-Control StudiesChildChild BehaviorChild DevelopmentChild, PreschoolCraniosynostosesCraniotomyDevelopmental DisabilitiesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantIntelligence TestsLoss of Function MutationMalePlastic Surgery ProceduresProspective StudiesSkullSmad6 ProteinTreatment Outcome
2019
What Is the Skull Structure Influence of Squamosal Suture Synostosis in Nonsyndromic and Syndromic Crouzon Craniosynostosis?
Lu X, Chen G, Forte AJ, Cabrejo R, Singh A, Kyle G, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. What Is the Skull Structure Influence of Squamosal Suture Synostosis in Nonsyndromic and Syndromic Crouzon Craniosynostosis? Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30: 1671-1675. PMID: 30950948, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005396.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle cranial fossaAnterior cranial fossaCranial fossaPosterior cranial fossaSquamosal synostosisFossa volumeCrouzon syndromeSquamosal suture synostosisComputed tomography scanCranial volumeNonsyndromic craniosynostosis patientsVolume reductionSevere volume reductionTomography scanNormal controlsMorphologic effectsCraniosynostosis patientsFossaPremature closureSyndromic conditionsSuture synostosisSyndromic synostosisFrankfort horizontal planeSynostosisThree-dimensional cephalometryNational 30-Day Outcomes for Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction
Chouairi F, Torabi SJ, Alperovich M. National 30-Day Outcomes for Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 30807468, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior vault distractionOperative timePediatric databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric databaseCalvarial volumeBlood transfusion volumeIncidence of strokeMajority of patientsSurgical site infectionPosterior cranial vault distractionNational pediatric databaseTransfusion requirementsTransfusion volumeOlder patientsPerioperative outcomesBlood transfusionPatient ageSite infectionPatient backgroundSafety profileSafe procedureRisk factorsInclusion criteriaPatient profilesPatientsTemporal Evaluation of Craniofacial Relationships in Apert Syndrome
Lu X, Forte AJ, Sawh-Martinez R, Wu R, Cabrejo R, Gabrick K, Steinbacher DM, Alperovich M, Alonso N, Persing JA. Temporal Evaluation of Craniofacial Relationships in Apert Syndrome. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2019, 30: 317-325. PMID: 30358751, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004836.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYears of ageApert syndromeNasal spineComputed tomography scanMaxillary planeAnterior nasal spineMonths of ageApert syndrome patientsPosterior nasal spineSella-nasion planeTomography scanSyndrome patientsAge subgroupsAnatomic relationshipsSyndromeFacial deformityAngulation changeFrankfort horizontal planeCranial base lengthMonthsIntracellular regulatory mechanismsCraniofacial malformationsAgeDeformityMaterialize software
2018
National Longitudinal Comparison of Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Craniosynostosis
Wu RT, Shultz BN, Gabrick KS, Abraham PF, Cabrejo R, Persing JA, Alperovich M. National Longitudinal Comparison of Patients Undergoing Surgical Management of Craniosynostosis. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29: 1755-1759. PMID: 30095569, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004775.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCranial vault remodelingCVR patientsLength of stayPrivate insuranceStrip craniectomyInpatient DatabaseCraniectomy patientsVault remodelingKids' Inpatient DatabaseNonsyndromic craniosynostosis patientsCraniosynostosis managementInsurancePostsurgical complicationsSurgical managementHospital chargesTreatment optionsLongitudinal comparisonHospital characteristicsSerum transfusionMedicaid patientsAccidental punctureSurgical preferenceCraniectomyPatientsMultivariate analysis
2015
From Multidisciplinary to Interdisciplinary to Transdisciplinary Care
Vyas RM, Alperovich M, Grayson BH, McCarthy JG, Rodriquez ED. From Multidisciplinary to Interdisciplinary to Transdisciplinary Care. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 796e-797e. PMID: 25811589, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000001137.Peer-Reviewed Original Research