Our Publications
2026 May
Stepwise Diagnostic Algorithm for Imaging of Mandibular and Maxillary Reconstruction
Farahna Sabiq, Griselda T. Romero-Sanchez, Kristina Ramirez-Garcia, Khanh L. Tran and Eitan Prisman
SUMMARY: Mandibular and maxillary reconstruction is commonly performed in the context of oncologic resection, trauma, osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis, and congenital malformation. The postoperative imaging evaluation of mandibular and maxillary reconstruction can be challenging to the radiologist not accustomed to reporting such cases. Familiarity with expected postoperative and posttherapeutic imaging appearances and possible complications is essential to convey accurately the findings to head and neck surgeons. The authors present a stepwise diagnostic algorithm to assist the radiologist in identifying key findings on imaging of patients with mandibular and maxillary reconstruction; describe the expected imaging findings in successful reconstruction; and review the early and late postoperative and posttherapeutic complications.
2026 Feb
Bony Union in Maxilla and Mandible Free Flap Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Khanh Linh Tran, Zora Heer, Harkaran Singh Dial, Cornelius Kürten, Brian Ma, Alex Chen, Natalie Mezey, Masih Sarafan, Sidney S. Fels, Antony J. Hodgson, Farahna Sabiq, J. Scott Durham, Eitan Prisman
Abstract
Background: Bony nonunion is an important complication in head and neck reconstruction, but its definition, incidence, and treatment are not well-reported.
2024 Oct
Intraoperative Real-Time Image-Guided Fibular Harvest and Mandibular Reconstruction: A Feasibility Study on Cadaveric Specimens
Georgia Grzybowski, Molly Murray Stewart, Thomas D Milner, Anat Bahat Dinur, Orla M McGee, Amir Pakdel, Khanh Linh Tran, Sidney S Fels, Antony J Hodgson, Eitan Prisman
Abstract
Background: This study assesses the feasibility of real-time surgical navigation to plan and guide sequential steps during mandible reconstruction on a series of cadaveric specimens.
2024 Jun
Evaluating the benefit of virtual surgical planning on bony union rates in head and neck reconstructive surgery
Farahna Sabiq, Abhiram Cherukupalli, Mohammad Khalil, Linh K Tran, Jamie J Y Kwon, Thomas Milner, James S Durham, Eitan Prisman
Abstract
Objectives: Virtual surgical planning (VSP) has gained acceptance because of its benefits in obtaining adequate resection, achieving cephalometric accuracy, and reducing operative time. The aim of this study is to compare the rate of union between VSP and free-hand surgery (FHS), identify predictors of non-union and evaluate the difference in operative time.
2022 Nov
Postoperative patient-centered multimedia education in head and neck cancer patients: A pilot study
Ameen Amanian, Khanh Linh Tran, Edward Wang, Himanshu Chotwani, Eitan Prisman
Abstract
Objective: It is hypothesized that patients who are actively provided with more treatment-related education may report increased satisfaction and have improved overall outcomes. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of an audiovisual education platform in patients undergoing head and neck surgery and to investigate whether patients using this module reported increased satisfaction.
2022 Mar
Synchrony in head and neck surgery: Feasibility and outcomes of simultaneous scapular free flap reconstruction
Emily C Deane, Alice Q Liu, Sally Nguyen, Donald W Anderson, James Scott Durham, Eitan Prisman
Abstract
Objectives: Virtual surgical planning (VSP) has gained acceptance because of its benefits in obtaining adequate resection, achieving cephalometric accuracy, and reducing operative time. The aim of this study is to compare the rate of union between VSP and free-hand surgery (FHS), identify predictors of non-union and evaluate the difference in operative time.
2020 Dec
Clinical evaluation of an automated virtual surgical planning platform for mandibular reconstruction
Edward Wang, J Scott Durham, Donald W Anderson, Eitan Prisman
Abstract
Background: Virtual surgical planning (VSP), via commercial services or developed in-house, has been applied to facilitate head and neck reconstruction. We evaluate a custom, automated planning software.