Joani Christensen, M.D.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery
About Dr. Joani Christensen
Dr. Joani Christensen is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center. She specializes in microvascular reconstruction from head to toe and has a particular interest in breast reconstruction and the surgical treatment of lymphedema. She has authored over 39 papers and book chapters on various topics in reconstructive surgery, and her work has been presented in the United States and abroad. She is actively performing research to improve treatments and patient outcomes in breast reconstruction, lymphedema, and limb reconstruction. She has served on several panels and committees for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Christensen graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors prior to completing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training in the Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Residency, with clinical work at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital. This was followed by one year of advanced training in microvascular reconstruction at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Christensen was then recruited to join the faculty at Washington University in St. Louis, where she worked to develop a comprehensive lymphedema surgery treatment program. Dr. Christensen returned to the MD Anderson Plastic Surgery Department in 2023.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2014 | The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, US, MD |
| 2007 | Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, US, Neuroscience, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2020-2021 | Clinical Fellowship, Microvascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2014-2020 | Clinical Residency, Plastic Surgery, Harvard, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 2011-2013 | Research Fellow, Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2021 | American Board of Plastic Surgery |
| 2021 | Missouri Medical License |
| 2021 | Illinois Medical License |
| 2020 | Texas Medical License |
| 2019 | Massachusetts Medical License |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 2021 - 2023
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Residency Rotation Site Director, Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2024 - Present
Co-Director of Lymphedema Services, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of medicine/Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, 2022 - 2023
Medical School Clerkship Director, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, 2021 - 2023
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - 2025
member, Academic Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Member, Institutional Review Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Member, Junior Faulty Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
member, Program Committee, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2026 - Present
member, Women's Microsurgery Group Steering Committee, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2026 - Present
member, Young Microsurgeon's Group Steering Committee, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2026 - Present
Member, Social Media Ambassador, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2024 - 2025
Member, PSF Volunteers in Plastic Surgery Steering Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2022 - Present
Member, AOA Selection Committee, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, 2022 - 2023
Member, Gateway Curriculum Phase 3 Operations Committee, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, 2022 - 2023
Member, Wellness Subcommittee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2021 - 2023
Member, Breast Cancer Survivorship Working Group, Barnes Jewish hospital Siteman Cancer Center, 2021 - 2023
Member, Program Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2021 - Present
Member, Leadership Development Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2020 - 2025
Member, Education Committee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2020 - 2021
Editorial Activities
Editorial Board, Surgical Oncology Insight (Reconstructive Section), 2023 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2024 | Limitless Leaders Summit, American Society of Plastic Surgeons |
| 2019 | Best Case Presentation-Harvard Plastic Surgery Combined Plastic Surgery Residency, Harvard Combined Residency Program |
| 2014 | Alpha Omega Alpha, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine |
| 2012 | Medical Scholar, Infectious Diseases Society of America |
| 2007 | Phi Beta Kappa, Vanderbilt University |
| 2006 | Undergraduate Summer Research Program Fellowship, Vanderbilt |
| Lymphedema Comprehensive Network of Excellence, Lymphatic Education & Research Network |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2024. Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction. Invited. Joint Breast Surgery/Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Surgery for Head and Neck Lymphedema. Invited. UT MD Anderson Department of Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Update on Breast Implants and Alternative Breast Reconstructions. Invited. Barnes Jewish Hospital Perioperative Nursing Grand Rounds. St. Louis, Missouri, US.
- 2023. Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation: The Reconstructive Penthouse?. Invited. Washington University Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. St. Louis, Missouri, US.
- 2022. Wash U SOM Gateway Curriculum and PRS. Invited. Washington University Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. St. Louis, Missouri, US.
- 2022. Update Regarding Breast Reconstruction During Breast Cancer Survivorship. Invited. Washington University Virtual Medicine Update. St. Louis, Missouri, US.
- 2022. Gender Affirming Care. Invited. Perioperative Care Grand Rounds. St. Louis, Missouri, US.
- 2022. Innovations in Lymphedema Surgery. Invited. Washington University Virtual Medicine Update. St. Louis, Missouri, US.
- 2021. Plastic Surgery Postoperative Care Dogma. Invited. Division of Plastic Surgery Lunch and Learn. Saint Louis, Missouri, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. What Would You Do? One Problem, Many Solutions. Panelist. Plastic Surgery the Meeting. San Diego, California, US.
- 2024. Lymphedema surgery: How to Get Paid While Helping Patients. Panelist. Plastic Surgery the Meeting. San Diego, California, US.
- 2024. Flap Monitoring: Recognizing Failure. Invited. International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses Annual Meeting. San Diego, California, US.
- 2023. Establishing and Maintaining a Successful Lymphedema Practice. Panelist. Plastic Surgery the Meeting. Austin, Texas, US.
- 2023. Mind the Flap: Keeping the Flap Alive. Invited. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Miami, Florida, US.
- 2022. Creating a Lymphedema Program. Panelist. Plastic Surgery the Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts, US.
- 2021. Pressure Sores: Beauty and Simplicity. Panelist. Plastic Surgery The Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia, US.
International Presentations
- 2025. Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction. Panelist. World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Barcelona, ES.
- 2025. Starting a Lymphedema Surgery Program. Panelist. World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Barcelona, ES.
- 2024. (Micro)Surgery for Lymphedema. Invited. International Head and Neck Lymphoedema Study Day, University of Liverpool. Liverpool, GB.
- 2024. Distally-based Lymphatic Preventative Healing Approach (dLYMPHA) and a Meta-Analysis of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction. Panelist. International Microsurgery Club, TW.
- 2023. Washington University in St. Louis Lymphedema Program: Getting Started. Invited. International Microsurgery Club, TW.
- 2023. The Path of Leadership: Present and Future of Female Microsurgeon. Panelist. International Microsurgery Club, TW.
- 2022. Lymphedema, a Localized Disease but with Systemic Effects-From Bedside to Bench. Panelist. International Microsurgery Club, TW.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Wildenthal, Olsen, Tran, Robinson, Myckatyn, Warren, Brandt, Tenenbaum, Christensen, Tung, Sacks, Anolik, Nickel, Fujiwara, Mucha, Henderson. Small Molecule correlates of infection precede infection diagnosis in breast implant reconstruction patients. J Clin Invest:e192104, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41433109.
- Clemens, Mitchell, Christensen, Olenczak, Shay, Hanwright, Ha, Kapur, Melancon, Shuck. MRI-Conditional Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction: Clinical Outcomes and Radiation Therapy Implications. Plast Reconstr Surg 156(2):225-233, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39946673.
- Varagur, Ribaudo, Keller, Fadell, Martin, He, Sacks, Aft, Anolik, Christensen. Understanding Trends in Incidence and Management of Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer in a National Sample Using Claims Data. Journal of Surg Oncol 132(2):323-333, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40536134.
- Kaffey, Mirbahaeddin, Wahid, Kamel, Vouffo, Otun, Belal, Aponte Wesson, Carriere, Dede, Maniakas, Goepfert, Garden, Lee, Choi, Christensen, Lincoln, Manzar, Dudzinski, Thomas, Mehrens, Cardoso, Schellingerhout, Watson, Chen, Lai, Fuller, Moreno, Humbert-Vidan. Radiographic classification of mandibular osteoradionecrosis: A blinded prospective multi-disciplinary interobserver diagnostic performance study. Radiother Oncol, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40320174.
- Christensen JM. Radiographic classification of mandibular osteoradionecrosis: A blinded prospective multi-disciplinary interobserver diagnostic performance study, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39990553.
- Ahn L, Christensen JM, Fruge S, Meujlendijks M, Hoftiezer YAJ, Wong FK, Tuano KR, Valerio IL, Eberlin KR. Preoperative Vascular Imaging in Lower Extremity Free Flap reconstruction: Comparison Between Imaging Modalities. Microsurgery 44(7):e312.41, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39301713.
- Varagur, K, Shetty, AS, Saoud, K, Ochoa, E, Skladman, R, Skolnick, GB, Sacks, JM, Christensen, JM. Association between Bioimpedance Spectroscopy and Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Lymphedema. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 40(3):177-185, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37236242.
- Wong FK, Christensen JM, Meulendijks MZ, Iskhakov D, Ahn L, Fruge S, Cetrulo CL, Helliwell LA, Winograd J, Valerio IL, Eberlin KR. Secondary Surgery after Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 152(5):1118-1124, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36912738.
- Varagur, K, Sullivan, J, Chiang, SN, Skolnick, GB, Sacks, JM, Christensen, JM. Investigating Weekend Effect in the Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Degloving Injuries. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 11(10):E5345, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37850199.
- Chiang SN, Varagur K, Ribaudo JG, Skolnick GB, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Dual-Port and single-port Tissue Expanders in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: A retrospective cohort Study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 15, 2023. PMID: 39414544.
- Chiang, SN, Finnan, MJ, Skolnick, GB, Westman, AM, Sacks, JM, Christensen, JM. Compound Effect of Hypoalbuminemia and Obesity on Complications after Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 152(2):227E-236E, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36728253.
- Moritz, WR, Daines, J, Christensen, JM, Myckatyn, TM, Sacks, JM, Westman, AM. Point-of-Care Tissue Oxygenation Assessment with SnapshotNIR for Alloplastic and Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 11(7), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37441113.
- Chiang, SN, Finnan, MJ, Varagur, K, Skolnick, GB, Sacks, JM, Christensen, JM. The Association between Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema and Area Deprivation Index. J Reconstr Microsurg 39(6):444-452, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36126960.
- Wong FK, Fruge S, Meulendijks MZ, Christensen JM, Iskhakov D, Ahn L, Valerio IL, Eberlin KR. Secondary amputation after lower extremity free-flap reconstruction. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 83:276-281, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37290368.
- Christensen, JM, Ahn, L, Meulendijks, MZ, Iskhakov, D, Wong, FK, Winograd, J, Valerio, IL, Cetrulo, CL, Helliwell, LA, Eberlin, KR. Technical Variables in Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg 40(1):78-86, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37040875.
- Moritz, WR, Ha, A, Giatsidis, G, Tatman, LM, Berkes, M, McAndrew, C, Christensen, JM, Pet, MA. Spare-parts free flap reconstruction in polytrauma with limb amputation: Pearls, pitfalls, and an illustrative case report. Orthoplastic Surgery 10:47-56, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Chiang, SN, Skolnick, GB, Westman, AM, Sacks, JM, Christensen, JM. National Outcomes of Prophylactic Lymphovenous Bypass during Axillary Lymph Node Dissection. J Reconstr Microsurg 38(8):613-620, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35158396.
- Chiang, SN, Finnan, MJ, Skolnick, GB, Sacks, JM, Christensen, JM. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on alloplastic breast reconstruction: An analysis of national outcomes. J Surg Oncol 126(2):195-204, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35389527.
- Xu, C, Christensen, JM, Haykal, T, Asaad, M, Gibbons, C, Schaverien, MV. Measurement Properties of the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale. Lymphatic Research and Biology 20(4):425-434, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34842442.
- Xu, C, Schaverien, MV, Christensen, JM, Gibbons, C. Efficient and precise Ultra-QuickDASH scale measuring lymphedema impact developed using computerized adaptive testing. Quality of Life Research 31(3):917-925, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34590202.
- Lin, AM, Christensen, JM, Liao, EC, Cetrulo, CL, Smith, BL, Austen, WG, Winograd, J, Colwell, AS. Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy on Permanent Implants or Tissue Expanders: Which is Better?. Ann Surg 274(6):E974-E979, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 31714307.
- Christensen, JM, Johnson, AR, Fleishman, A, Cauley, RP, Pardo, J, Lee, BT, Singhal, D. Lymphatic Drainage Reconstitution in DIEP Flap Procedures. Plast Reconstr Surg 148(5):867E-868E, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34610004.
- Serebrakian AT, Ortiz R, Christensen JM, Pickrell BB, Irwin TJ, Karinja SJ, Broyles JM, Liao EC, Eberlin KR, Helliwell LA. Webinar during COVID-19 improves knowledge of changes to the plastic surgery residency application process. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 8(10):e3247, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33173711.
- Christensen JM, Shanbhag SS, Shih GC, Goverman J, Pomahac B, Chodosh J, Ehrlichman RJ. Multidisciplinary Treatment to Restore Vision in Ocular Burns. J Burn Care Res 41(4):859-865, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 3180883.
- Bucknor A, Christensen JM, Kamali P, Egeler S, Rakhorst H, Mathijssen I, Lin SJ, Furnas H. Crowdsourcing Public Perceptions of Plastic Surgeons: Is There a Gender Bias?. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 6(4):e1728, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29876174.
- Christensen JM, Caggiano NM, Giladi AM, Iorio ML. Median Nerve Injury After Removal of a Subdermal Implantable Contraceptive. Hand 13(3), 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Colwell AS, Christensen JM. Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 140(5S):44s-50s, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29064921.
- Walia GS, Broyles JM, Christensen JM, Lo Ay, Rochlin DH, Daily FF, Shridharani SM, Sacks JM. Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flaps for Salvage Reconstruction of Complex Abdominal Wall Defects. Clin Surg 2:1298, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Cooney DS, Wimmers EG, Ibrahim Z, Grahammer J, Christensen JM, Brat GA, Wu LW, Sarhane KA, Lopez J, Wallner C, Furtmuller GJ, Yuan N, Pang J, Sarkar K, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Mesenchymal Stem Cells Enhance Nerve Regeneration is a Rat Sciatic Nerve Repair and Hindlimb Transplant Model. Sci Rep 11(6):31306, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Sosin M, Mundinger GS, Dorafshar AH, Iliff NT, Christensen JM, Christy MR, Bojovic B, Rodriguez ED. Optimizing Reconstruction with Periorbital Transplantation: Clinical Indications and Anatomic Considerations. Plast Reconstru Surg Glob Open 4(2):e628, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27014557.
- Kim JE, Pang J, Christensen JM, Coon D, Zadnik PL, Wolinsky JP, Gokaslan ZL, Bydon A, Sciubba DM, Witham T, Redett RJ. Soft-tissue reconstruction after total en bloc sacrectomy. J Neurosurg Spine 22(6):571-81, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25815806.
- Al Rakan M, Shores JT, Bonawitz S, Santiago G, Christensen JM, Grant G, Murphy RJ, Basafa E, Armand M, Otovic P, Eller S, Brandacher G, Gordon CR. Ancillary procedures necessary for translational research in experimental craniomaxillofacial surgery. J Craniofac Surg 25(6):2043-50, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25377964.
- Giano MC, Ibrahim Z, Medina SH, Sarhane KA, Christensen JM, Yamada Y, Brandacher G, Schneider JP. Injectable Bioadhesive Hydrogels with Innate Antibacterial Properties. Nat Commun 24(5):4095, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24958189.
- Wu LW, Wang YL, Christensen JM, Khalifian S, Schneeberger S, Raimondi G, Cooney DS, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Donor Age Negatively Affects the Immunoregulatory Properties of both Adipose and Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Transpl Immunol 30(4), 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24632513.
- Christensen JM, Brat GA, Johnson KE, Chen Y, Buretta KJ, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Monocytes loaded with indocyanine green as active homing near infrared fluorescent contrast agents for visualization of inflammation. PLoS One 8(11):e81430, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24282595.
- Ibrahim Z, Ebenezer G, Christensen JM, Sarhane KA, Hauer P, DS Cooney, Scheeberger S, Lee WPA, Polydefkis M, Brandacher G. Cutaneous Collateral Axonal sprouting Re-innervates the skin Component and Reses Sensation of Denervated Swine Osteomyocutaneous Alloflaps. PLoS One 8(10):e77646, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24204901.
- Buretta KJ, Brat GA, Christensen JM, Ibrahim Z, Grahammer J, Furtmeuller G, Cooney DS, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Near-infrared Lymphography as a Minimally Invasive Modality for Imaging Lymphatic Reconstitution in a Rat Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplantation Model. Transpl Int 26(9):928-37, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23879384.
- Borsuk K, Christensen J, Dorafshar AH, Bojovic B, Sauerborn PJ, Christy MR, Rodriguez ED. Aesthetic microvascular periorbital subunit reconstruction: beyond primary repair. Plas Reconstr Surg 31(2):337-47, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23076415.
- Coon D, Tuffaha S, Christensen J, Bonawitz SC. Plastic surgery and smoking: a prospective analysis of incidence, compliance, and complications. Plast Reconstr Surg 131(2):385-391, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23358000.
- Christensen J, Myers JN, Baumann DP, Buretta K, Sacks JM. Indocyanine Green Near-Infrared Laser Angiography Predicts Timing for the Division of a Forehead Flap. Eplasty 12:e41, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22977676.
- Meguid RA, Hooker CM, Harris J, Xu L, Westra WH, Sherwood JT, Sussman M, Cattaneo II SM, Shin J, Cox S, Christensen J, Prints Y, Yuan N, Zhang J, Yang SC, Brock MV. Long-term Survival Outcomes by Smoking Status in Surgical and Nonsurgical Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Chest 138(3):500-509, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20507946.
- Burk RF, Christensen JM, Maguire JM, Austin LM, Whetsell Jr WO, May JM, Hill KE, Ebner FF. A Combined Deficiency of Vitamins E and C Causes Severe Central Nervous System Damage in Guinea Pigs. J. Nutr 136(6):1576-1581, 2006. e-Pub 2006. PMID: 16702324.
Invited Articles
- Christensen JM, Chang. Insights on preliminary outcomes of a prospective study examining innervation of deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps in autologous breast reconstruction. Gland, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40115852.
Review Articles
- Skladman R, Christensen JM, Sacks JM. Vascularized omental tissue transfer for the treatment of lymphedema: a review. Plast Aesthet Res 10(66), 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Raman, S, Sanka, SA, Ji, J, Yaeger, L, Skolnick, GB, Christensen, JM. Vascularized lymph node transfer for the treatment of lymphedema: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and patient-reported outcomes. Plastic and Aesthetic Research 10, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
Other Articles
- Christensen JM, Clemens MW Commentary on: Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction with Breast Augmentation: A BREAST- Q Effect of Magnitude Analysis. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 43(11):NP844-NP846, 2023. PMID: 37562024.
- Christensen, JM, Anolik, R, Myckatyn, TM Discussion: Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Breast Tissue Expanders. Plastic and reconstructive surgery 150(5):969-970, 2022. PMID: 36288250.
- Christensen JM, Orgill DP Discussion: The Interplay of mechanical Stress, Strain, and Stiffness at the Keloid Periphery Correlates with Increased Caveolin-1/ROCK signaling and Scar Progression. Plast Reconstr Surg 144(1):68e-69e, 2019. PMID: 31246820.
- Coon D, Tuffaha S, Christensen JM, Bonawitz S Reply: plastic surgery and smoking: a prospective analysis of incidence, compliance, and complications. Plast Reconstr Surg 132(4):687e, 2013. PMID: 24076734.
- Mao Z, Liang W, Zhang Y, Brat GA, Grahammer J, Christensen JM, Cooney D, Li X, Lee WPA, Sarkar K, Brandacher G Two-Photon Microscopy Reveals Changes in Cellular Morphology and NADH and FAD Oxidation-Reduction States in Ischemic Small Bowel Allografts. XXIV International Congress of the Transplantation Society.
Abstracts
- Pinni SL, Finnan MJ, Chiang SN, Myckatyn TM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Public Perceptions of Aesthetic Outcomes for Female-to-Male (FTM) Top Surgery, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Pinni SL, Finnan MJ, Chiang SN, Myckatyn TM, Tenenbaum MM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Public Perceptions of Aesthetic Outcomes for Female-to-Male (FTM) Top Surgery, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Chiang SN, Finnan MJ, Skolnick GB, Westman AM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Compound Effect of Hypoalbuminemia and Obesity on Wound Healing After Autologous Breast Reconstruction, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Chiang SN, Skolnick GB, Westman AM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. National Outcomes of Prophylactic Lymphovenous Bypass during Axillary Lymph Node Dissection, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Wong FK, Christensen JM, Meulendijks M, Iskhakov D, Ahn L, Eberlin KR. Secondary Surgery Following Lower Extremity Free Tissue Reconstruction, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Wong FK, Christensen JM, Meulendijks M, Iskhakov D, Ahn L, Eberlin KR. Secondary Surgery Following Lower Extremity Free Tissue Reconstruction, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Christensen JM, Iskhakov D, Meulendijks M, Ahn L, Wong FK, Eberlin KR. The Effect of Variation in Intraoperative Technique on Outcomes in Lower Extremity Free Flap Reconstruction, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- McCarthy JC, Jarman MP, Christensen J, Caterson EJ, Helliwell L. The Effect of Inequitable Hand Surgeon Distribution on Digit and Thumb Replantation, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Lin AM, Christensen JM, Liao EC, Cetrulo CL, Taghian AG, Winograd JM, Smith BL, Austen WG, Colwell AS. The impact of post-mastectomy radiation therapy on permanent implants in direct-to-implant breast reconstruction versus tissue expanders in tow-stage breast reconstruction, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Christensen JM, Pang J, Sarkar K, Khalifian S, Langdale ER, Sarhane K, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Belkoff SM, Sacks JM. Vascular Perfusion and the Regenerative Response to Acellular Dermal Matrix. Plast Reconstr Surg 133(3S):218, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Christensen JM, Wu LW, Furtmuller G, Khalifian S, Kimelman M, Barone AL, Yuan N, Sacks JM, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Cooney DS. The Effect of CXCR4 Inhibition on Hindlimb Allograft Survival. Plast Reconstr Surg 133(3S):194, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Christensen JM, Chen Y, Brat GA, Buretta KJ, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Johnson K, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Imaging with Idocyanine Green-Loaded Monocytes can Differentiation Cutaneous Infection from Sterile Inflammation in a Mouse Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 131(5S):15, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Mao Q, Huang Y, Zhu S, Tong D, Ibrahim Z, J Christensen, Pang J, Cooney DS, Li J, Li Y, Lee WP, Kang JU, Brandacher G. Using Real-Time Three-Dimensional Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Intravital Imaging of Thrombosis after Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Am J Transplant 13(S5):286, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Wu L, Yuan N, Christensen J, Ibrahim Z, Furtmuller G, Barone AL, Zhu S, Schneeberger S, Lee W, Cooney D, Brandacher G. Immunoregulatory Effects of Bone Marrow and Adipose Derived Stem Cells -- An In vitro Comparison. AM J Transplant 13(S5):238, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Wu L, Yuan N, Rubin JP, Christensen J, Grahammer J, Ibrahim Z, Lee A, Schneeberger S, Sacks JM, Cooney DS, Brandacher G. In vitro Comparison of the Immunoregulatory Effects of Bone Marrow and Adipose Derived Stem Cells. Plast Reconstr Surg 131(5S):127, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Christensen J, Ibrahim Z, Wu L, Barone AL, Furtmuller G, Sarhane K, Al-Rakan M, Schneeberger S, Shores J, Bonawitz S, Cooney D, Sacks JM, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Mechanical Trauma Can Reactivate an Alloimmune Response Against the Skin-Component in a Large Animal Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA) Model of Operational Tolerance. AM J Transplant 13(S5):203, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Ibrahim Z, Christensen JM, Lin C, Sarhane K, Hauer P, Polydefkis M, Schneeberger S, Cooney DS, Sacks JM, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Cutaneous Collateral Axonal Sprouting Re-Innervates the Skin Component and Restores Sensation of Denervated Swine Osteomyocutaneous Allografts. Am J Transplant 13(S5):285, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Mao Q, Huang Y, Zhu S, Tong D, Ibrahim Z, Christensen J, Li Y, Li J, Lee W, Kang J, Bandacher G. Real-Time Three-Dimensional Fourier-Domain Optical Tomography for Intravital Imaging of Thrombosis after Vascularized Composite Allotransplantations Procedures. AM J Transplant 13(5):286, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Mao Q, Huang Y, Zhu S, Tong D, Ibrahim Z, Christensen JM, Pang J, Cooney DS, Li J, Li Y, Lee WP, Kang JU, Brandacher G. Using Real-Time Three-Dimensional Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Intravital Imaging of Thrombosis. Plast Reconstr Surg 131(5S):129, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Buretta KJ, Brat GA, Christensen JM, Ibrahim Z, Grahammer J, Cooney DS, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Cutaneous Lymphatic Reconstitution Occurs During the Acute Inflammatory Phase in a Rat Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplantation Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 131(5S):90, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Leto Barone A, Ibrahim Z, Wu L, Furtmueller G, Sarhane K, Alrakan M, Pang J, Zhu S, Christensen J, Wimmers E, Schneeberger S, Shores J, Bonawitz S, Sacks JM, Cooney D, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Immune Tolerance across a Full MHC Barrier in a Swine Hind Limb Transplantation Model Using a Combined Co-Stimulatory Blockade and Donor Bone Marrow Cells Approach. Am J Transplant 13(S5):31, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Ibrahim Z, Christensen J, Lin C, Sarhane K, Hauer P, PolydefkisM, Schneeberger S, Cooney DS, Sacks JM, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Cutaneous Collateral Axonal Sprouting Re-Innervates the Skin Component and Restores Sensation of Denervated Swine Osteomyocutaneous Allografts. Am J Transplant 13(S5):285, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Buretta KJ, Brat GA, Christensen JM, Ibrahim Z, Grahammer J, Cooney DS, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Cutaneous Lymphatic Reconstitution Occurs During the Acute Inflammatory Phase in a Rat Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplantation Model. Plast Reconstr Surg 131(5S):90, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Christensen JM, Chen Y, Brat GA, Buretta KJ, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Johnson K, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Imaging cutaneous infection using ICG-loaded monocytes. Inflamm Res 61(S1):S12, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Brat GA, Afthinos A, Christensen JM, Buretta KJ, Gordon C, Cooney DD, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Intensity and Time-Based Analysis for Prediction of Flap Necrosis Using Near-Infrared Angiography. Plast Reconstr Surg 130(1S):105, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Buretta KJ, Brat GA, Christensen JM, Ibrahim Z, Grammer J, Cooney DS, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Near-Infrared Lymphography as a Minimally Invasive Modality for Imaging Lymphatic Reconstitution in a Rat Orthotopic Hind-Limb Transplantation Model. Am J Transplant 12(SI 3):273, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Ibrahim Z, Mao Q, Grahammer J, Brat G, buretta K, Huang Y, Christensen JM, Yuan N, Kang JU, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. 3D Image Guided Reconstructive Microsurgery Using Ultra High Speed Fourier Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. Am J Transplant 12(SI 3):274-275, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Mao Q, Liang W, Zhang Y, Brat GA, Grahammer J, Christensen J, Cooney D, Li X, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Two−Photon Microscopy Reveals Changes in Cellular Morphology and NADH and FAD Oxidation−Reduction States in Ischemic Small Bowel Allografts. AM J Transplant 12(3):273, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Francis AM, Wang J, Gabay A, Zhou A, Boe LA, Christensen JM, Sharief M, Kopplin NG, Mehrara BJ, Matros E, Stern C, Olenczak B, Mericli AF, Nelson JA. A Multi-Institutional Examination of Complications following Prepectoral Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction with and without Acellular Dermal Matrix. American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
- Ibrahim Z, Mao Q, Grahammer J, Brat G, Buretta K, Huang Y, Christensen J, Yuan N, Kang JU, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. 3D Image Guided Reconstructive Microsurgery Using Ultra High Speed Fourier Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
- Christensen JM, Myers JN, Baumann DB, Buretta KJ, Sacks JM. Indocyanine Green Near-Infrared Laser Angiography Predicts Timing for the Division of a Forehead Flap. 97th American Medical Women's Association Annual Meeting.
- Buretta KJ, Brat GA, Christensen JM, Ibrahim Z, Grahammer J, Cooney DS, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Near-Infrared Lymphography as a Minimally Invasive Modality for Imaging Lymphatic Reconstitution in a Rat Orthotopic Hind-Limb Transplantation Model. 8th Annual American Physician Scientist Association Meeting.
- Brandacher G, Ibrahim Z, Brat GA, Wu L, Buretta K, Christensen JM, Yuan N, Mao Q, Zheng Y, Grahammer J, Wimmers E, Wachtman G, Gorantia V, Schneeberger S, Cooney D, Shores J, Sacks Jm, Lee WPA. Costimulatory Blockade and Donor Bone Marrow Cell Infusion for Immunomodulation and Tolerance Induction in Vascularized Compost Allografts- A large Animal Translational Trial. XXIV International Congress of the Transplantation Society.
- Ibrahim Z, Wachtman G, Wimmers E, Brag G, Grahammer J, Buretta K, Christensen JM, Yuan N, Furtmuller G, Gorantia V, Schneeberger S, Shores JT, Cooney D, Sacks JM, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Co-Stimulatory Blockade and Donor Bone marrow Cell Infusion for Targeted Immunomodulation in a Complete MHC-Mismatched Swine Hind Limb Transplant Model - A Large Animal Translational Study. 29th Annual meeting of the Northeastern society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Christensen JM, Chen Y, Brat GA, Buretta KJ, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Johnson K, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Novel and Translational Loading of Monocytes with Indocyanine Green for Imaging cutaneous Inflammation. 29th Annual meeting of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Christensen JM, Chen Y, Brat GA, Buretta KJ, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Johnson K, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Using Monocytes Loaded with Indocyanine Green for non-Invasive Imaging of Cutaneious Infection. IDWeek.
- Ibrahim Z, Wu L, Furtmueller G, Sarhane K, Christensen JM, Grahammer J, Santiago G, Wimmers E, Wachtman G, Gorantla V, Schneeberger S, Cooney D, Shores JT, Bonawitz S, Sacks JM, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Combined Co-stimulatory Blockade and Donor Bone Marrow Cells for Tolerance Induction a Fully MHC-Mismatched Swine Hind Limb Transplantation Model. European Society for Organ Transplantation/American Society of Transplantation Joint Meeting.
- Christensen JM, Chen Y, Brat GA, Buretta KJ, DS Cooney, Brandacher G, Johnson K, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Inflammatory Cells Loaded with Indocyanine Green and Non-invasive Near Infrared Imaging Differentiate cutaneious Infection and Inflammation. American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress Medical Student Program.
- Buretta KJ, Brat G, Christensen JM, Ibrahim Z, Grahammer J, DS Cooney, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Near-Infrared Indocyanine Green Lymphography as a Minimally Invasive Modality for Imaging Lymphatic Reconstitution in a Rat Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplantation Model. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Mao Q, Christensen J, Zhu S, Sucher R, Lin C, Schneeberger S, Sacks J, Cooney D, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. A Novel Non-Suture Vascular Anastomosis Technique for Reconstructive Microsurgery. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Mao Q, Christensen JM, Zhu S, Sucher R, Lin C, Schneeberger S, Sacks J, Cooney D, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. A Novel Non-Suture Vascular Anastomosis Technique for Reconstructive Microsurgery. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Wu LW, Yuan N, Rubin JP, Christensen J, Grahammer J, Sacks J, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Cooney DS. Immunoregulatory Effects of Bone Marrow- and Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: a Comparative In-vitro Study. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Brat GA, Ibrahim Z, Wimmers E, Furtmueller G, Wu L, Christensen JM, Grahammer J, Rada E, Yuan N, Pang J, Afthinos A, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Lee WPA. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Nerve Regeneration and Immunomodulation after Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Ibrahim Z, Brat GA, Wu LW, Furtmueller GJ, Grahammer J, Buretta KJ, Christensen JM, Yuan N, Wimmers E, Wachtman GS, Cooney DS, Schneeberger S, Bonawitz S, Shores J, Sacks JM, Lee WPA, Brandacher G. Co-stimulatory Blockade and Donor Bone Marrow Cells for Tolerance Induction in a Fully MHC-Mismatched Swine Hind Limb Transplantation Model. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Christensen JM, Chen Y, Brat GA, Buretta KJ, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Johnson K, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Inflammatory cells loaded with indocyanine green to differentiate sterile inflammation and infection without biopsy. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Brat GA, Ibrahim Z, Wimmers E, Furtmuller GJ, Wu L, Christensen J, Grahammer J, Rada E, Yuan N, Pang J, Afthinos A, Alrakan M, Cooney D, Brandacher G, Lee WPA. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Nerve Regeneration and Immunomodulation after Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Wu, LW, Yuan N, Rubin JP, Christensen JM, Grahammer J, Sacks J, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Cooney DS. Immunoregulatory Effects of Bone Marrow- and Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: a Comparative In-vitro Study. The 3rd Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
- Buretta KJ, Brat GA, Christensen JM, Ibrahim Z, Grahammer J, Cooney DS, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Near-Infrared Indocyanine Green Lymphography as a Minimally Invasive Modality for Imaging Lymphatic Reconstitution in a Rat Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplantation Model. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 2013 Annual Meeting.
- Buretta KJ, Brat GA, Christensen JM, Ibrahim Z, Grahammer J, Cooney DS, Lee WPA, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Near-Infrared Indocyanine Green Lymphography as a Minimally Invasive Modality for Imaging Lymphatic Reconstitution in a Rat Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplantation Model. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 2013 Annual Meeting.
- Christensen JM, Chen Y, Brat GA, Buretta KJ, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Johnson K, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Imaging with ICG-loaded monocytes to distinguish infection and sterile inflammation. SPIE BioS Photonics West 2013.
- Christensen JM, Chen Y, Brat GA, Buretta KJ, Cooney DS, Brandacher G, Johnson K, Lee WPA, Li X, Sacks JM. Imaging with ICG-loaded monocytes to distinguish infection and sterile inflammation. BioS Photonics West 2013.
- Brat GA, Starzl R, Christensen JM, Buretta KJ, Jeong A, Brandacher G, Sacks J. Feature-based algorithms for predicting tissue necrosis using near-infrared fluorescence angiography. SPIE BioS Photonics West 2013.
- Jeong A, Brat GA, Christensen JM, Buretta KJ, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Non-invasive imaging of dermal lymphatic reconstitution using near-infrared laser angiography. SPIE BioS Photonics West 2013.
- Jeong A, Brat G, Christensen JM, Buretta K, Brandacher G, Sacks JM. Non-invasive imaging of dermal lymphatic reconstitution using near-infrared laser angiography. SPIE BioS Photonics West 2013.
- Ibrahim Z, Leto Barone AA, Sarhane K, Wu L, Christensen J, Furtmuller G, Sarkar K, Khalifian S, Wimmers E, Bonawitz S, Shores J, Cooney D, Sacks J, Lee WPA, Schneeberger S, Brandacher G. Immune tolerance across a full MHC barrier in a swine hind limb transplantation model using a combined co-stimulatory blockade and donor bone marrow cell approach. European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress 2013.
- Brandacher G, Christensen JM, Cooney D, Furtmueller G, Ibrahim Z, Lee WPA, Polydefkis M, Sarhane K, Schneeberger S. Cutaneous collateral axonal sprouting re-innervates the skin component and restores sensation of denervated swine osteomyocutaneous alloflaps. European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress 2013.
- Afthinos A, Alrakan M, Brandacher G, Brat G, Christensen J, Cooney D, Furtmuller G, Grahammer J, Ibrahim Z, Kimmelman M, Lee WPA, Pang J, Rada E, Schneeberger S, Wallner C, Wimmers E, Wu L. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for nerve regeneration and immunomodulation after reconstructive transplantation. European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress 2013.
- Brandacher G, Christensen J, Cooney D, Furtmuller G, Ibrahim Z, Lee WPA, Polydefkis M, Sarhane K, Schneeberger S. Cutaneous collateral axonal sprouting re-innervates the skin component and restores sensation of denervated swine osteomyocutaneous alloflaps. European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress 2013.
- Alrakan M, Bonawitz S, Brandacher G, Christensen JM, Cooney D, Furtmueller G, Ibrahim Z, Lee WPA, Leto Barone AA, Schneeberger S, Shores J. Mechanical trauma can reactivate an alloimmune response against the skin component in a large animal vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) model of operational tolerance. European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress.
- Ibrahim Z, Leto Barone AA, Sarhane K, Wu LW, Christensen JM, Furtmuller G, Sarkar K, Khalifian S, Wimmers E, Bonawitz S, Shores J, Cooney DS, Sacks J, Lee WPA, Schneeberger S, Brandacher G. Immune tolerance across a full MHC barrier in a swine hind limb transplantation model using a combined co-stimulatory blockade and donor bone marrow cell approach. European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress 2013.
- Pang J, Brat GA, Ibrahim Z, Wimmers E, Furtmuller G, Wu L, Christensen JM, Alrakan M, Brandacher G. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for nerve regeneration and immunomodulation after reconstructive transplantation. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.
- Pang J, Brat GA, Ibrahim Z, Wimmers E, Furtmuller G, Wu L, Christensen J. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for nerve regeneration and immunomodulation after reconstructive transplantation. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.
- Lin AM, Christensen JM, Liao EC, Cetrulo CL, Taghian AG, Winograd JM, Smith BL, Austen WG, Colwell AS. The impact of post-mastectomy radiation therapy on permanent implants in direct-to-implant breast reconstruction versus tissue expanders in tow-stage breast reconstruction. 2018 Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council.
- McCarthy JC, Jarman MP, Christensen JM, Caterson EJ, Helliwell L. The Effect of Inequitable Hand Surgeon Distribution on Digit and Thumb Replantation. 2019 American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting.
- Wong FK, Christensen JM, Meulendijks M, Iskhakov D, Ahn L, Eberlin KR. Secondary Surgery Following Lower Extremity Free Tissue Reconstruction. 2021 Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Christensen JM, Iskhakov D, Meulendijks M, Ahn L, Wong FK, Eberlin KR. The Effect of Variation in Intraoperative Technique on Outcomes in Lower Extremity free Flap Reconstruction. 2021 Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Chiang SN, Skolnick GB, Westman AM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. National Outcomes of Prophylactic Lymphovenous Bypass during Axillary Lymph Node Dissection. 2022 American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting.
- Wong FK, Christensen JM, Meulendijks M, Iskhakov D, Ahn L, Eberlin KR. Secondary Surgery Following Lower Extremity Free Tissue Reconstruction. 2022 American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting.
- Chiang SN, Finnan MJ, Skolnick GB, Westman AM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Compound Effect of Hypoalbuminemia and Obesity on Wound healing After Autologous Breast Reconstruction. 2022 American Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting - Presidential Session.
- Chiang SN, Finnan MJ, Skolnick GB, Westman AM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: an analysis of national outcomes. Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons 60th Annual Scientific Meeting.
- Chiang SN, Finnan MJ, Skolnick GB, Westman AM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Compound Effect of Hypoalbuminemia and Obesity on Wound Healing After Autologous Breast Reconstruction. 2022 Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting.
- Chiang SN, Finnan MJ, Skolnick GB, Westman AM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic On Implant-based Breast Reconstruction: An Analysis of National Outcomes. 2022 Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting.
- Finnan MJ, Chiang SN, Mortiz WR, Skolnick GB, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Risk Profile for Gender Affirming Mastectomy Resembles Gynecomastia Correction more than Risk Reduction Mastectomy. Plastic Surgey The Meeting.
- Chiang SN, Finnan MJ, Varagur K, Skolnick GB, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Lymphedema Risk and Area Deprivation Index. Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Moritz W, Chi D, Finnan MJ, Chiang S, Skolnik G, Skladman R, Janis J, Christensen JM, Sacks JM. Ready, Set, Department: The Next Step for Plastic Surgery. Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Moritz W, Chi D, Finnan MJ, Chiang S, Skolnick GB, Skladman R, Janis j, Christensen JM, Sacks JM. Ready to Launch: Making the jump to department status. Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Varagur K, Sullivan J, Christensen JM. Weekend Effect in the management of Upper and Lower Extremity Degloving Injuries. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
- Varagur K, Sullivan J, Christensen JM. Weekend Effect in the Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Degloving Injuries. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
- Varagur K, Saoud K, Pinni SL, Sullivan J, Christensen JM. Relative Outcomes of Flap-Based Reconstruction and Incisional Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy for Groin coverage in the Setting of Vascular Intervention. American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
- Varagur K, Shetty AS, Saoud K, Ochoa E, Skladman R, Skolnick GB, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Association Between Bioimpedence Spectroscopy and MR Lymphangiography in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Lymphedema. Plastic Surgery Research Council.
- Pinni SL, Finnan MJ, Chiang SN, Myckatyn TM, Tenenbaum MM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Public Perceptions of Aesthetic Outcomes for Female-to-Male (FTM) Top Surgery. 2023 Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons.
- Pinni SL, Finnan MJ, Chiang SN, Myckatyn TM, Tenenbaum MM, Sacks JM, Christensen JM. Public Perceptions of Aesthetic Outcomes for Female-to-Male (FTM) Top Surgery. 2023 Plastic Surgery the Meeting.
- Papa Diogop N, Schaverien MV, Hassid VJ, Shay PL, Shuck JW, Clemens MW, Yu JZ, Ha AY, Reece G, Roubaud MJ, Mericli AF, Villa M, Francis AM, Adelman DM, Baumann D, Christensen JM, Dickey R, Hanwright P, Kapur SK, Olenczak JBE, Sahin AA, Paredes E, Ahmed J, Srivastava G, Darwich T, Lasli S, Tilley J, Appenzellar T, Nizzero S, Loparic M, Plodinec M, Smith B. Characterizing Nanomechanical Properties of Skin and Soft Tissue in Postmastectomy Implant Reconstruction. San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
- Sanka SA, Raman S, He K, Zubli S, Christensen JM, Yaeger L, Skolnick GB, Sacks JM. Evaluating Non-Surgical Strategies in Lymphedema Management: An Umbrella Review of Methodological Quality and Clinical Outcomes. Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Elmorsi R, Villa M, Kapur S, Christensen JM. Predictors of Exantation of the Infected Breast Expander: An Analysis of 180 Breasts. Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Varagur K, Keller M, Ribaudo JG, Fadell NR, Martin C, He K, Sacks JM, Aft R, Anolik R, Christensen JM. Understanding Trends in Incidence and management of Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer in a National Sample Using Claims Data. Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Botros M, Chi D, Chiang SN, Christensen JM, Janis J, Moritz W, Sacks JM, Skladman R, Skolnick G. Ready to Launch: Making the Jump to Department Status. Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Pinni SL, Chi D, Christensen JM, Currie K, Skolnick GB, Snyder-Warwick A, Sacks JM. Assessing the Value of Research in Plastic Surgery Residency Applications. Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
- Papa Diogop N, Nizzero S, Srivastava G, Schaverien MV, Hassid VJ, Shay PL, Shuck JW, Clemens MW, Yu JZ, Ha AY, Reece G, Roubaud MJ, Mericli AF, Villa M, Francis AM, Adelman DM, Baumann D, Christensen JM, Dickey R, Hanwright P, Kapur SK, Olenczak JBE, Sahin AA, Paredes E, Jizawi A, Appenzeller T, Loparic M, Plodinec M, Smith B. EMPOwER Study: Predicting Implant Failure through Tissue Mechanics Analysis in Breast Reconstruction. American Association for Cancer Research.
- Elmorsi R, Villa M, Kapur S, Christensen J. Individualized Lymphedema Risk Assessment in Mastectomy Patients with Axillary Lymph Node Dissection via Machine-learning: A Pilot Study. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
- Elmorsi R, Chang EI, Francis AM, Caudle AS, Schaverien MV, Christensen JM. Individualized Lymphedema Risk Assessment in Mastectomy Patients with Axillary Lymph Node Dissection via Machine-learning: A Pilot Study. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
- Elmorsi R, Seitz AJ, Sputova K, Kapur SK, Villa MT, Christensen JM. Predictors of Device Explantation in Periprosthetic Breast Infections. PSRC.
- Brown C, Olenczak JB, Shuck JW, Chu C, Largo RD, Yu JZ, Christensen JM, Lee Z. Saved by the Flap – Breast Reconstruction Salvage in Patients Presenting with Infected Tissue Expanders or Implants. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Book Chapters
- Christensen JM, Kokosis G, Sacks JM. Lymphedema. In: Cameron and Cameron: Current Surgical Therapy. 15th. Elsevier, 2026.
- Christensen JM, Anolik R. Concepts in Optimizing Breast Reconstruction Using Autologous Tissue. In: Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery. 9th. Wolters Kluwer, 2024.
- Christensen JM, Kokosis G, Darrach H, Sacks JM. Lymphedema. In: Cameron and Cameron: Current Surgical Therapy. 14th. Elsevier, 2023.
- Varagur K, Christensen JM. Radial Forearm Flap. In: Atlas of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
- Christensen JM, Chang EI. Complications in Lymphatic Surgery. In: Complications in Reconstructive Surgery. First Edition. Springer.
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