Research
Dr Dufresne’s research has spanned the breadth of general plastic and craniofacial surgery, and he maintains an active research program.
Current Clinical Studies
As part of Dr Dufresne’s active research program, he conducts clinical studies of his own design to improve the lives and wellbeing of his patients, advance the practice of plastic surgery, and illuminate new paths forward for additional research.
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As required by US Federal regulation and international agreement, all studies are listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Long Term Status of Free Dermal Fat Autografts for Complex Craniofacial Wounds (FTFDT2)
This study will evaluate the use of free autologous dermal fat grafting (also called free dermal fat autografting) to treat complex craniofacial wounds that have failed standard treatment and to understand how well these grafts work to repair wounds long term. Patients who have undergone free autologous dermal fat grafting to treat complex craniofacial wounds 2-30 years ago will have photographs and small biopsies taken of the area that was grafted.
Short Term Status of Free Dermal Fat Autografts for Complex Craniofacial Wounds (FTFDT3)
This study will evaluate the use of free autologous dermal fat grafting (also called free dermal fat autografting) to treat complex craniofacial wounds that have failed standard treatment and to understand how well these grafts work to repair wounds long term. Patients who have undergone free autologous dermal fat grafting to treat complex craniofacial wounds less than 1 week ago will have photographs and small biopsies taken of the area that was grafted. Patients will be followed for 2 years to monitor the area that was grafted.
Editorial Board and Peer Review Service
In addition to his own research and many contributions he has made to the work of others, Dr Dufresne has served as a journal editor and regularly serves as a peer reviewer for many medical journals, including:
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction
- The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
Research Profiles (External)
Additional information about Dr Dufresne’s research and service to the research community can also be found on the following external websites:
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