Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2025

Comparison of Pediatric and Adult Mandibular Fractures: Identifying Differences in Presentation and Management Using a National Trauma Database

Oxford, M., Tucker, J., Goldenberg, D., King, T. S., Ziai, K., Henry, C. & Lighthall, J. G., Mar 1 2025, In: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 36, 2, p. 461-464 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Evaluating Outcomes in Septorhinoplasty Procedures Using Serum Cotinine as a Measure for Tobacco Use

Chan, K., Patel, S., Keane, A., King, T. & Lighthall, J. G., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States).

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Fibrin Sealants in Facial Plastic Surgery: A National Database Analysis of Complication Risk

Eberly, H. W., Pradhan, S., Tucker, J., Sciscent, B. Y., King, T. & Lighthall, J. G., Jan 1 2025, In: OTO Open. 9, 1, e70102.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Incidence, Etiology, Demographics, and Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma

Lorenz, F. J., Rothka, A. J., Schopper, H. K. & Lighthall, J. G., Feb 2025, In: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States). 172, 2, p. 444-456 13 p.

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Open Access

The Influence of a Previous COVID-19 Infection on Rhinoplasty Outcomes

Tucker, J., Baroz, A. & Lighthall, J. G., Feb 1 2025, In: Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 27, 1, p. 58-60 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

Chemodenervation is Associated With Reduced Mental Health Disorders in Patients With Synkinesis

Lorenz, F. J., Schopper, H. K. & Lighthall, J. G., Nov 2024, In: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States). 171, 5, p. 1355-1361 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Impact of a History of COVID-19 Infection on Postoperative Outcomes for Free Flap Patients

Tucker, J., Eberly, H. W. & Lighthall, J. G., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.

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Open Access

Impact of COVID-19 on facial plastic surgery volumes: A large database analysis of pre- and post-pandemic trends

Lorenz, F. J., Rothka, A. J., Schopper, H. K. & Lighthall, J. G., Jun 2024, In: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology. 9, 3, e1292.

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Open Access

1 Scopus citations

The Role of Immunosuppression on Postoperative Outcomes in Facial Fracture Repair

Eberly, H. W., Rothka, A. J., Sciscent, B. Y. & Lighthall, J. G., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Training Program Factors Most Important to Women When Selecting an Otolaryngology Residency

Hoskins, M., Bhanja, D., Piper, M., Strausser, S. A., Mansfield, K., Zheng, A., McNutt, S., Goss, M., Lighthall, J. G. & Burns, A. S., Feb 2024, In: Laryngoscope. 134, 2, p. 600-606 7 p.

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Open Access

1 Scopus citations

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Increase the Readability of Patient Education Materials in Pediatric Otolaryngology

Rothka, A. J., Lorenz, F. J., Hearn, M., Meci, A., LaBarge, B., Walen, S. G., Slonimsky, G., McGinn, J., Chung, T. & Goyal, N., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.

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Open Access

2 Scopus citations

2023

Association of Practice Setting and Scholarly Activity With Medicolegal Claims in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Ziai, K., Patel, S., Crenshaw, M., Saadi, R., Goldenberg, D. & Lighthall, J. G., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

1 Scopus citations

A Surgeon's Armamentarium for Ocular Management in Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Review

Shokri, T., Patel, S., Weller, C. & Lighthall, J. G., Jan 1 2023, In: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 34, 1, p. 214-221 8 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Facial plating industry payments: An analysis of the open payments database

Lorenz, F. J., LaBarge, B., Lighthall, J. G. & Walen, S. G., Aug 2023, In: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology. 8, 4, p. 847-856 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Limited Efficacy of Empiric Antibiotics for Pediatric Facial Fractures

Tucker, J., Goldenberg, D., Brandon, C., King, T. S., Ziai, K. & Lighthall, J. G., Jul 2023, In: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 81, 7, p. 869-877 9 p.

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Open Access

1 Scopus citations

Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinic

Moroco, A. E., Daher, G. S., O’Connell Ferster, A. P. & Lighthall, J. G., Jul 2023, In: Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. 132, 7, p. 783-789 7 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Systematic Review of Laryngeal Fractures and Trends in Operative Management

Moroco, A. E., Patel, V. A., Saadi, R., Gniady, J. & Lighthall, J., Mar 2023, In: Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. 16, 1, p. 62-69

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The modified mini direct bone-anchored browlift for frontal paralysis

Pool, C. D. & Lighthall, J. G., Sep 2023, In: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 34, 3, p. e20-e22

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Utilizing Virtual Surgical Planning and Patient-Specific Cutting Guides as an Adjunct in Microtia Repair with Autologous Costal Cartilage Graft

Pool, C. & Lighthall, J., Jun 2023, In: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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1 Scopus citations

2022

A Novel Technique for Reconstruction of a Congenitally Absent Earlobe

Saadi, R. A., Ziai, K. & Lighthall, J. G., Sep 2022, In: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. 101, 8, p. NP358-NP361

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Open Access

5 Scopus citations

Cost Analysis of Cadaveric Versus Autologous Costal Cartilage Grafting in Septorhinoplasty

Daher, G. S., Ziai, K., Saadi, R. A., Pool, C. & Lighthall, J. G., Dec 2022, In: Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 24, 6, p. 489-490 2 p.

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1 Scopus citations

The Safety Profile of Liposomal Bupivacaine Use in Septorhinoplasty

Staity, G., Saadi, R. A., Pool, C. & Lighthall, J. G., Jun 1 2022, In: Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 24, 3, p. 202-206 5 p.

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2 Scopus citations

The Supraorbital Approach via an Eyebrow Incision: Analysis of Cosmetic Outcomes Using the Scar Cosmesis Assessment Rating Scale

Ziai, K., Daggubati, L. C., Zacharia, B. E. & Lighthall, J. G., Jan 1 2022, In: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 33, 1, p. 307-311 5 p.

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3 Scopus citations

Trends in Facial Paralysis Management: A National Survey Study

Benyo, S., Saadi, R. A., Shokri, T. & Lighthall, J. G., Sep 1 2022, In: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 33, 6, p. 1754-1761 8 p.

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1 Scopus citations

2021

A Century in Review: Medicolegal Implications of Facial Nerve Paralysis

Ziai, K., Patel, S., Thomas, S., Shokri, T. & Lighthall, J. G., Dec 2021, In: Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 23, 6, p. 417-421 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques for Management of Severe Rhinophyma

Benyo, S., Saadi, R., Walen, S. & Lighthall, J., Dec 2021, In: Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. 14, 4, p. 299-307

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Controversies and Contemporary Management of Orbital Floor Fractures

Patel, S., Shokri, T., Ziai, K. & Lighthall, J., Jun 24 2021, In: Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction.

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Corneal Neurotization in the Setting of Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Techniques

Ziai, K., Thomas, S., Weller, C. & Lighthall, J. G., Sep 1 2021, In: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 32, 6, p. 2210-2214 5 p.

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5 Scopus citations

Evaluation and surgical decision making in facial paralysis

Ziai, K., Daher, G. S., Henry, C. R. & Lighthall, J. G., Dec 2021, In: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 32, 4, p. 205-212 8 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Perfusion dynamics in pedicled and free tissue reconstruction: Infrared thermography and laser fluorescence video angiography

Shokri, T. & Lighthall, J. G., Mar 1 2021, In: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery. 42, 2, 102751.

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13 Scopus citations

Postoperative outcomes of autologous rib graft for microtia repair in children: A NSQIP study

Saadi, R. A., Snyder, D., Shokri, T. & Lighthall, J. G., Jul 2021, In: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 146, 110733.

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5 Scopus citations

Securing the Airway in Maxillofacial Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review of Techniques

Patel, A., Shokri, T. & Lighthall, J., Jun 2021, In: Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. 14, 2, p. 100-109

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Utilizing Physician Assistants for In-Office procedures in Outpatient Otolaryngology Clinic

Heikel, T. & Lighthall, J., Oct 2021, In: J Otolaryngol Rhinol. 7, 4

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2020

A possible pitfall of Mohs surgery in collision tumor diagnosis: A case of a squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp overlying a metastatic breast lesion of the skull

Tsay, A. J., Paine, A. R., Lighthall, J. G., Choi, K. Y., Hebel, J. & Flamm, A., Feb 2020, In: JAAD Case Reports. 6, 2, p. 119-121 3 p.

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Open Access

2 Scopus citations

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: Implications in craniomaxillofacial trauma and head and neck reconstruction

Shokri, T., Saadi, R. A., Liaw, J., Bann, D. V., Patel, V. A., Goyal, N. & Lighthall, J., Aug 1 2020, In: Annals of plastic surgery. 85, 2S, p. S166-S170

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8 Scopus citations

Intranasal Bolsters: A Novel Technique for Nasal Bone Stabilization

Shokri, T., Hilger, P. A. & Lighthall, J. G., Jan 1 2020, In: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 31, 1, p. e43-e45

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Lip Reconstruction Using the Sabattini-Abbé Cross-Lip Flap

Shokri, T. & Lighthall, J. G., Mar 2020, In: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 31, 1, p. 13-17 5 p.

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Telemedicine in the Era of the COVID-19 pandemic: Implications in Facial Plastic Surgery

Shokri, T. & Lighthall, J., May 2020, In: Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 22, 3, p. 155-156

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The difficult airway in severe facial trauma

Kumpf, D., Saadi, R. & Lighthall, J. G., Jun 2020, In: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 31, 2, p. 175-182 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1 Scopus citations

Trends in the Treatment of Bell's Palsy

Shokri, T., Saadi, R., Schaefer, E. W. & Lighthall, J. G., Oct 1 2020, In: Facial Plastic Surgery. 36, 5, p. 628-634 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

10 Scopus citations

2019

Depression Rates after Facial Paralysis

Saadi, R., Shokri, T., Schaefer, E., Hollenbeak, C. & Lighthall, J. G., Aug 1 2019, In: Annals of plastic surgery. 83, 2, p. 190-194 5 p.

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40 Scopus citations

Locoregional flaps in pediatric anterior skull base surgery

Pool, C., Goyal, N. & Lighthall, J. G., Mar 2019, In: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 30, 1, p. 85-92 8 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Outcomes of Cadaveric Allograft versus Autologous Cartilage Graft in Functional Septorhinoplasty

Saadi, R., Loloi, J., Schaefer, E. & Lighthall, J. G., Nov 1 2019, In: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States). 161, 5, p. 779-786 8 p.

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15 Scopus citations

Traumatic Orbital Apex Syndrome: An Uncommon Sequela of Facial Trauma

Shokri, T., Zacharia, B. E. & Lighthall, J. G., Dec 1 2019, In: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. 98, 10, p. 609-612 4 p.

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Open Access

6 Scopus citations

2018

Dog-bite-related craniofacial fractures among pediatric patients: a case series and review of literature

Saadi, R., Oberman, B. S. & Lighthall, J., Dec 2018, In: Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. 11, 4, p. 249-255

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Do patterns of reconstruction choices after Mohs surgery vary by specialty? A pilot study of Mohs surgeons and facial plastic surgeons

Kurta, A. O., Sarhaddi, D., Sheikh, U. A., Bernstein, M., Walen, S., Armbrecht, E. S. & Maher, I. A., 2018, In: Dermatologic Surgery. 44, 11, p. 1396-1401 6 p.

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