1. Chuang DC. Discussion: In the Eye of the Beholder: Changes in Perceived Emotion Expression after Smile Reanimation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Aug;144(2):472-473.
2. Chuang DC, Lu JC, Chang TN, Hamdi Sakarya A. Using the “Sugar-cane Chewing” Concept as the Directionality of Motor Neurotizer Selection for Facial Paralysis Reconstruction: Chang Gung Experiences. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Aug;144(2):252e-263e.
3. Chuang DC. Discussion: Outcomes of Single versus Double Fascicular Nerve Transfers for Restoration of Elbow Flexion in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jul;144(1):167-169.
4. Lu JC, Fang F, Lin JT, Chang TN, Chuang DC. Impact of increasing age on functioning free muscle transplantation for facial palsy reconstruction. Microsurgery. 2019 Jun 26. doi: 10.1002/micr.30481. [Epub ahead of print]
5.Chuang DC. Discussion: Neural Perforasomes of the Upper Extremity. Plast Reconstr Surg.2018 Dec;142(6):1547-1548.
6.Lin JT, Lu JC, Chang TN, Chuang DC. Simultaneous Reconstruction of the Lower Lip with Gracilis Functioning Free Muscle Transplantation for Facial Reanimation: Comparison of Different Techniques. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Nov;142(5):1307-1317.
7.Chang TN, Chen KT, Gorden T, Daniel BW, Hernon C, Shafarenko M, Huang YL, Lu JC, Chuang DC. Vascularized Brachial Plexus Allotransplantation-An Experimental Study in Brown Norway and Lewis Rats. Transplantation. 2019 Jan;103(1):149-159
8.Chuang DC. President Introductory Letter, WSRM 2017. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2018 Oct;34(8):549.
9.Chuang DC. Distal Nerve Transfers: A Perspective on the Future of Reconstructive Microsurgery. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2018 Nov;34(9):669-671
10.Chuang DC, Lu JC, Chang TN, Laurence VG. Comparison of Functional Results After Cross-Face Nerve Graft-, Spinal Accessory Nerve-, and Masseter Nerve-Innervated Gracilis for Facial Paralysis Reconstruction: The Chang Gung Experience. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 Dec;81(6S Suppl 1):S21-S29.
11.Lin JT, Lu JC, Huang Y, Chang TN, Chuang DC. Lymphangiomatous Tumors of the Neck: Tips to Avoid Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries in the Brachial Plexus Region. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 Feb;80(2S Suppl 1):S48-S54.
12.Hu CH, Chang TN, Lu JC, Laurence VG, Chuang DC. Comparison of Surgical Strategies between Proximal Nerve Graft and/or Nerve Transfer and Distal Nerve Transfer Based on Functional Restoration of Elbow Flexion: A Retrospective Review of 147 Patients. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan;141(1):68e-79e.
13.McGrath AM, Lu JC, Chang TN, Fang F, Chuang DC. Proximal versus Distal Nerve Transfer for Biceps Reinnervation-A Comparative Study in a Rat’s Brachial Plexus Injury Model. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016 Dec 13;4(12):e1130
14.Tzou CH, Lu CJ, Chang TN, Chuang DC. Can an injured nerve be used as a donor nerve for distal nerve transfer?-An experimental study in rats. Microsurgery. 2017 Sep;37(6):647-654.
15.Chuang DC. Debates to personal conclusion in peripheral nerve injury and reconstruction: A 30-year experience at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Indian J Plast Surg. 2016 May-Aug;49(2):144-150.
16.Chuang DC, Chang TN, Lu JC. Postparalysis facial synkinesis: clinical classification and surgical strategies. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2015 Apr 7;3(3):e320
17.Tzou CH, Chuang DC, Chang TN, Lu JC. The impact of different degrees of injured c7 nerve transfer : an experimental rat study. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2014 Nov 7;2(10):e230
18.Lam WL, Fufa D, Chang NJ, Chuang DC. Management of infraclavicular (Chuang Level IV) brachial plexus injuries: A single surgeon experience with 75 cases. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2015 Jul;40(6):573-82
19.Tzou CH, Chuang DC, Chen HY. Cortical adaptation staging system: a new and simple staging for result evaluation of functioning free-muscle transplantation for facial reanimation. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Jul;73(1):50-3.
20.Tzou CH, Chuang DC, Chen HH. Facial paralysis grading system: a new and simple smile excursion score for evaluating facial reanimation surgery. Ann Plast Surg. 2015 Feb;74(2):210-3.
21.Chuang DC, Lu JC, Anesti K. One-stage procedure using spinal accessory nerve (XI)-innervated free muscle for facial paralysis reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Jul;132(1):117e-29e.
22.Chuang DC. Commentary to ‘Botulinum toxin injection of both sides of the face to treat post-paralytic facial synkinesis’. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Aug;66(8):1064-5.
23.Lu JC, Chuang DC. One-stage reconstruction for bilateral M?bius syndrome: simultaneous use of bilateral spinal accessory nerves to innervate 2 free muscles for facial reanimation. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 Feb;70(2):180-6.
24.Chuang DC, Hernon C. Minimum 4-year follow-up on contralateral C7 nerve transfers for brachial plexus injuries. J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Feb;37(2):270-6
25.Chuang DC, Chen KT. The possibility and potential feasibility of putting an extra functioning free muscle transplant onto a normal limb: experimental rat study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Oct;128(4):853-9.
26.Chang CS, Chuang DC, Chin SC, Chang CJ. An investigation of the relationship between thoracic outlet syndrome and the dimensions of the first rib and clavicle. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011 Aug;64(8):1000-6.
27.Rodriguez A, Chuang DC, Chen KT, Chen RF, Lyu RK, Ko YS. Comparative study of single-, double-, and triple-nerve transfer to a common target: experimental study of rat brachial plexus. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Mar;127(3):1155-62.
28.Chuang DC. Brachial plexus injury: nerve reconstruction and functioning muscle transplantation. Semin Plast Surg. 2010 Feb;24(1):57-66
29.Pan CH, Chuang DC, Rodr?guez-Lorenzo A. Outcomes of nerve reconstruction for radial nerve injuries based on the level of injury in 244 operative cases. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2010 Jun;35(5):385-91.
30.Chuang DC. Adult brachial plexus reconstruction with the level of injury: review and personal experience. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Dec;124(6 Suppl):e359-69
31.Cardenas-Mejia A, O’Boyle CP, Chen KT, Chuang DC. Evaluation of single-, double-, and triple-nerve transfers for shoulder abduction in 90 patients with supraclavicular brachial plexus injury. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Nov;122(5):1470-8.
32.Chuang DC. Nerve transfer with functioning free muscle transplantation. Hand Clin. 2008 Nov;24(4):377-88
33.Chuang DC. Brachial plexus reconstruction based on the new definition of level of injury. Injury. 2008 Sep;39 Suppl 3:S23-9.
34.Chuang DC. Free tissue transfer for the treatment of facial paralysis. Facial Plast Surg. 2008 May;24(2):194-203.
35.Liao HT, Chuang DC, Ulusal AE, Schrag C. Surgical strategies for brachial plexus polio-like paralysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Aug;120(2):482-93.
36.Chuang DC. Neurotization and free muscle transfer for brachial plexus avulsion injury. Hand Clin. 2007 Feb;23(1):91-104. Review.
37.Lu LI, Chuang DC. Sensory reinnervation of a musculocutaneous flap: an experimental rabbit study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2006;59(3):291-8.
38.Chuang DC. Contralateral C7 transfer (CC-7T) for avulsion injury of the brachial plexus. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 1999 Sep;3(3):185-92.
39.Chuang ML, Chuang DC, Lin IF, Vintch JR, Ker JJ, Tsao TC. Ventilation and exercise performance after phrenic nerve and multiple intercostal nerve transfers for avulsed brachial plexus injury. Chest. 2005 Nov;128(5):3434-9.
40.Chuang DC, Mardini S, Ma HS. Surgical strategy for infant obstetrical brachial plexus palsy: experiences at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 Jul;116(1):132-42; discussion 143-4.
41.Chuang DC. Nerve transfers in adult brachial plexus injuries: my methods. Hand Clin. 2005 Feb;21(1):71-82. Review.
42.Lin SH, Chuang DC, Hattori Y, Chen HC. Traumatic major muscle loss in the upper extremity: reconstruction using functioning free muscle transplantation. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2004 Apr;20(3):227-35.
43.Chuang DC, Mardini S, Lin SH, Chen HC. Free proximal gracilis muscle and its skin paddle compound flap transplantation for complex facial paralysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004 Jan;113(1):126-32; discussion 133-5.
44.Chuang DC, Mardini S. Extended phrenic nerve transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Jul;112(1):354-6.
45.Chuang DC. Technique evolution for facial paralysis reconstruction using functioning free muscle transplantation–experience of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Clin Plast Surg. 2002 Oct;29(4):449-59,
46.Chuang DC, Ma HS, Borud LJ, Chen HC. Surgical strategy for improving forearm and hand function in late obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 May;109(6):1934-46.
47.Chen DJ, Chuang DC, Wei FC. Unusual thoracic outlet syndrome secondary to fractured clavicle. J Trauma. 2002 Feb;52(2):393-8; discussion 398-9.
48.Chuang DC, Hattori Y, Ma And HS, Chen HC. The reconstructive strategy for improving elbow function in late obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 Jan;109(1):116-26; discussion 127-9.
49.Chuang DC, Lai JB, Cheng SL, Jain V, Lin CH, Chen HC. Traction avulsion amputation of the major upper limb: a proposed new classification, guidelines for acute management, and strategies for secondary reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001 Nov;108(6):1624-38.
50.Hattori Y, Chuang DC, Lan CT. Sensory restoration of the skin graft on a free muscle flap: experimental rabbit study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001 Jul;108(1):132-40.
51.Lin CH, Wei FC, Chen HC, Chuang DC. Outcome comparison in traumatic lower-extremity reconstruction by using various composite vascularized bone transplantation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1999 Sep;104(4):984-92.
52.Chuang DC. Management of traumatic brachial plexus injuries in adults. Hand Clin. 1999 Nov;15(4):737-55, x. Review.
53.Lutz BS, Wei FC, Ma SF, Chuang DC. Effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 in motor nerve regeneration after nerve transection and repair vs. nerve crushing injury in the rat. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1999;141(10):1101-6.
54.Chuang DC, Treciak MA. Subfascial anterior transposition: a modified method for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS). Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 1998 Sep;2(3):178-83.
55.Ma HS, Chuang DC. Rehabilitation programs for the surgical management of obstetrical brachial plexus injuries in the early and late phases. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 1998 Jun;2(2):138-45.
56.Chuang DC, Cheng SL, Wei FC, Wu CL, Ho YS. Clinical evaluation of C7 spinal nerve transection: 21 patients with at least 2 years’ follow-up. Br J Plast Surg. 1998 Jun;51(4):285-90.
57.Chuang DC, Ma HS, Wei FC. A new strategy of muscle transposition for treatment of shoulder deformity caused by obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998 Mar;101(3):686-94.
58.Chuang DC, Ma HS, Wei FC. A new evaluation system to predict the sequelae of late obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998 Mar;101(3):673-85.
59.Chuang DC. Functioning free-muscle transplantation for the upper extremity. Hand Clin. 1997 May;13(2):279-89. Review.
60.Chuang DC, Carver N, Wei FC. A new strategy to prevent the sequelae of severe Volkmann’s ischemia. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1996 Nov;98(6):1023-31; discussion 1032-3.
61.Ueng SW, Chuang DC, Cheng SL, Shih CH. Management of large infected tibial defects with radical debridement and staged double-rib composite free transfer. J Trauma. 1996 Mar;40(3):345-50.
62.Chuang DC. Neurotization procedures for brachial plexus injuries. Hand Clin. 1995 Nov;11(4):633-45.
63.Desai SS, Chuang DC, Levin LS. Microsurgical reconstruction of the extensor system. Hand Clin. 1995 Aug;11(3):471-82. Review.
64.Chuang DC. Functioning free muscle transplantation for brachial plexus injury. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1995 May;(314):104-11.
65.Shih HN, Chuang DC, Hsu RW. Treatment of an adult with neglected congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia with acute fracture: a case report. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 1995 Jan;55(1):89-93.
66.Chuang DC, Strauch RJ, Wei FC. Technical considerations in two-stage functioning free muscle transplantation reconstruction of both flexor and extensor functions of the forearm. Microsurgery. 1994;15(5):338-43.
67.Chuang DC, Wei FC, Noordhoff MS. Cross-chest C7 nerve grafting followed by free muscle transplantations for the treatment of total avulsed brachial plexus injuries: a preliminary report.Plast Reconstr Surg. 1993 Sep;92(4):717-25; discussion 726-7.
68.Kindler PM, Chuang DC, Perks AM. Fluid production by in vitro lungs from near-term fetal guinea pigs: effects of cortisol and aldosterone. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1993 Aug;129(2):169-77.
69.Chuang DC, Epstein MD, Yeh MC, Wei FC. Functional restoration of elbow flexion in brachial plexus injuries: results in 167 patients (excluding obstetric brachial plexus injury).J Hand Surg Am. 1993 Mar;18(2):285-91.
70.Chuang DC, Chen HC, Wei FC. Technique of foot lengthening and shaping with free vascularized iliac osteocutaneous flap.Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992 Sep;90(3):492-6.
71.Chuang DC, Yeh MC, Wei FC. Intercostal nerve transfer of the musculocutaneous nerve in avulsed brachial plexus injuries: evaluation of 66 patients..J Hand Surg Am. 1992 Sep;17(5):822-8.
72.Chuang DC, Chen HC, Wei FC, Noordhoff MS. Compound functioning free muscle flap transplantation (lateral half of soleus, fibula, and skin flap).Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992 Feb;89(2):335-9.
73.Chuang DC, Jeng SF, Chen HT, Chen HC, Wei FC. Experience of 73 free groin flaps. Br J Plast Surg. 1992 Feb-Mar;45(2):81-5.
74.Chuang DC, Chang PL, Cheng SY. Root reconstruction for bladder reinnervation: an experimental study in rats. Microsurgery.1991;12(4):237-45.
75.Chuang DC, Wei FC, Noordhoff MS. “Smile” reconstruction in facial paralysis. Ann Plast Surg. 1989 Jul;23(1):56-65.
76.Chuang DC, Colony LH, Chen HC, Wei FC. Groin flap design and versatility. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1989 Jul;84(1):100-7.
