Jessyka Lighthall, MD - Penn State Cancer Institute
Researcher Profile
Jessyka Lighthall, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Disease Teams:
Cancer Institute, Head and Neck Cancer Team
Research Interests
- Therapeutics
- Facial Paralysis
- Surgeons
- Neoplasms
- Pediatrics
- Cicatrix
- Plastic Surgery
- Child
- Neck
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head
- Transplants
Recent Publications
2023
Shokri, T, Patel, S, Weller, C & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'A Surgeon's Armamentarium for Ocular Management in Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Review', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 214-221. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000009089
Ziai, K, Patel, S, Crenshaw, M, Saadi, R, Goldenberg, D & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Association of Practice Setting and Scholarly Activity With Medicolegal Claims in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery', Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613231158795
Lorenz, FJ, LaBarge, B, Lighthall, J & Walen, SG 2023, 'Facial plating industry payments: An analysis of the open payments database', Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology. https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.1107
Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Injectables and Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck', Clinics in Plastic Surgery, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. xi-xii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cps.2023.03.001
Tucker, J, Goldenberg, D, Brandon, C, King, TS, Ziai, K & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Limited Efficacy of Empiric Antibiotics for Pediatric Facial Fractures', Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, vol. 81, no. 7, pp. 869-877. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2023.03.017
Heikel, T & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Response to Letter to Editor: Botulinum Toxin A in the Management of Pediatric Sialorrhea: A Systematic Review', Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894231176891
Hoskins, M, Bhanja, D, Piper, M, Strausser, SA, Mansfield, K, Zheng, A, McNutt, S, Goss, M, Lighthall, JG & Burns, AS 2023, 'Training Program Factors Most Important to Women When Selecting an Otolaryngology Residency', Laryngoscope. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.30877
2022
Patel, S, Ziai, K, Lighthall, JG & Walen, SG 2022, 'Biologics and acellular dermal matrices in head and neck reconstruction: A comprehensive review', American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery, vol. 43, no. 1, 103233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103233
Heikel, T, Patel, S, Ziai, K, Shah, SJ & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Botulinum Toxin A in the Management of Pediatric Sialorrhea: A Systematic Review', Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, vol. 132, no. 2, pp. 200-206. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894221078365
Daher, GS, Ziai, K, Saadi, RA, Pool, C & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Cost Analysis of Cadaveric Versus Autologous Costal Cartilage Grafting in Septorhinoplasty', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 24, no. 6, pp. 489-490. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2021.0249
Fedok, FG & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Evaluation and Treatment Planning for the Aging Face Patient', Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 277-290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2022.03.002
Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Injectables and Nonsurgical Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck', Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. xv-xvi. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2022.03.001
Lighthall, JG & Oyer, SL 2022, 'Introduction (Part II)', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2022.02.001
Moroco, AE, Daher, GS, O’Connell Ferster, AP & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinic', Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, vol. 132, no. 7, pp. 783-789. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894221118772
Staity, G, Saadi, RA, Pool, C & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'The Safety Profile of Liposomal Bupivacaine Use in Septorhinoplasty', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 202-206. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2020.0544
Ziai, K, Daggubati, LC, Zacharia, BE & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'The Supraorbital Approach via an Eyebrow Incision: Analysis of Cosmetic Outcomes Using the Scar Cosmesis Assessment Rating Scale', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 307-311. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000008071
Benyo, S, Saadi, RA, Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Trends in Facial Paralysis Management: A National Survey Study', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 1754-1761. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000008725
2021
Ziai, K, Patel, S, Thomas, S, Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'A Century in Review: Medicolegal Implications of Facial Nerve Paralysis', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 417-421. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2020.0390
Ziai, K, Thomas, S, Weller, C & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Corneal Neurotization in the Setting of Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Techniques', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 32, no. 6, pp. 2210-2214. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000007590
Ziai, K, Daher, GS, Henry, CR & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Evaluation and surgical decision making in facial paralysis', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 205-212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2021.10.011
Shokri, T, Patel, S, Ziai, K, Harounian, J & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Facial synkinesis: A distressing sequela of facial palsy', Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613211054627
Pool, C, Goyal, N & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Novel Use of the Buccal Fat Pad for Sinocutaneous Fistulae Closure and a Review of Reconstructive Options', Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, vol. 131, no. 3, pp. 295-302. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894211014299
Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Perfusion dynamics in pedicled and free tissue reconstruction: Infrared thermography and laser fluorescence video angiography', American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery, vol. 42, no. 2, 102751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102751
Saadi, RA, Snyder, D, Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Postoperative outcomes of autologous rib graft for microtia repair in children: A NSQIP study', International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, vol. 146, 110733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110733
Pool, CD & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'The modified mini direct bone-anchored browlift for frontal paralysis', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2021.04.004
2020
Saadi, RA, Ziai, K & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'A Novel Technique for Reconstruction of a Congenitally Absent Earlobe', Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, vol. 101, no. 8, pp. NP358-NP361. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145561320971930
Tsay, AJ, Paine, AR, Lighthall, JG, Choi, KY, Hebel, J & Flamm, A 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', JAAD Case Reports, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 119-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdcr.2019.12.004
Shokri, T, Saadi, RA, Liaw, J, Bann, DV, Patel, VA, Goyal, N & Lighthall, J 2020, 'Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: Implications in craniomaxillofacial trauma and head and neck reconstruction', Annals of plastic surgery, vol. 85, no. 2S, pp. S166-S170. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000002492
Shokri, T, Hilger, PA & Lighthall, JG 2020, 'Intranasal Bolsters: A Novel Technique for Nasal Bone Stabilization', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. e43-e45. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000005929
Fedok, FG, Lighthall, JG & Rihani, J 2020, 'Life in an Academic Practice Versus a Solo Private Practice: How Different Are They?', Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 503-514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2020.07.001
Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2020, 'Lip Reconstruction Using the Sabattini-Abbé Cross-Lip Flap', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 13-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2019.12.004
Ziai, K & Lighthall, JG 2020, 'Periocular rejuvenation using hyaluronic acid fillers', Plastic and Aesthetic Research, vol. 7, 53. https://doi.org/10.20517/2347-9264.2020.151
Kumpf, D, Saadi, R & Lighthall, JG 2020, 'The difficult airway in severe facial trauma', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 175-182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2020.04.014
Shokri, T, Saadi, R, Schaefer, EW & Lighthall, JG 2020, 'Trends in the Treatment of Bell's Palsy', Facial Plastic Surgery, vol. 36, no. 5, pp. 628-634. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1713808
2019
Lighthall, J & Wang, TD 2019, Blepharoplasty. in M Paparella (ed.), The International Textbook of Otolaryngologic Principles and Practice. 1st edn, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
Saadi, R, Shokri, T, Schaefer, E, Hollenbeak, C & Lighthall, JG 2019, 'Depression Rates after Facial Paralysis', Annals of plastic surgery, vol. 83, no. 2, pp. 190-194. https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0000000000001908
Pool, C, Goyal, N & Lighthall, JG 2019, 'Locoregional flaps in pediatric anterior skull base surgery', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 85-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2019.01.011
Saadi, R, Loloi, J, Schaefer, E & Lighthall, JG 2019, 'Outcomes of Cadaveric Allograft versus Autologous Cartilage Graft in Functional Septorhinoplasty', Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), vol. 161, no. 5, pp. 779-786. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599819866812
Shokri, T, Zacharia, BE & Lighthall, JG 2019, 'Traumatic Orbital Apex Syndrome: An Uncommon Sequela of Facial Trauma', Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, vol. 98, no. 10, pp. 609-612. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145561319860526