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FLAPS AND GRAFTS IN DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
Flaps and Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery
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By
Thomas Rohrer, MD, Private Practice, SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill MA USA
Jonathan Cook, MD, Duke University Medical Center
Tri Nguyen, MD, Professor, Dermatology and Otolaryngology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX, USA

Description
Authored by experts in the field, this brand-new reference presents a systematic approach to which flap or graft to use in which clinical situation and how to cut and move the skin. More than 350 full-color photographs and line drawings offer you step-by-step guidance. And, a DVD containing high-quality video clips demonstrates reconstructive procedures, including cutting, positioning, and suturing of flaps and grafts.

Audience
Dermatologists, Otolaryngologists, Facial Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons

Contents


Chapter 1: Anatomy


Introduction – Surface Landmarks and Surface Anatomy – The Aging Face – The Musculoaponeurotic System – Motor Nerves – Sensory Nerves of the Head and Neck – Vascular System – Special Structures: Lip, Eyelids, Nose, Ear




Chapter 2: Basic Principles in Flap Reconstruction


Basic Terminology – Flaps Defined by Blood Supply – Flap Physiology – Flap Biomechanics – Flaps Defined by Movement – Practical Points – Final Thoughts




Chapter 3: Primary Closure


Primary Closure Design and Considerations –
Modifications or Variations – Applications and Disadvantages




Chapter 4: Advancement Flaps


Flap Design and Considerations – Flap Mobilization and Key Sutures – Flap Modifications and Applications – Disadvantages




Chapter 5: Rotation flaps


Rotation Flap Design: Basic Principles – Bilateral Rotation Flaps – Special Rotation Flaps – Plane of Flap Elevation and Surgical Undermining – Conclusion




Chapter 6: Island Pedicle Flaps


Closure – Complications




Chapter 7: Transposition Flaps


Flap Design and Considerations – Rhombic Flaps – Other Transposition Flaps – Complications – Conclusion




Chapter 8: Staged Interpolation Flaps


Paramedian Forehead Flap (PFF), Stage I – Paramedian Forehead Flap, Stage II – Cheek-to-Nose Interpolation Flap (CNIF) – Cheek-to-Nose Interpolation Flap, Stage II – Abbe (Lip-Switch) Flap – Abbe Flap, Stage II – Conclusion




Chapter 9: Skin Grafts


Full-Thickness Skin Grafts – Split-Thickness Skin Grafts – Conclusion – Graft Complication




Chapter 10: Scalp Reconstruction


Scalp Surgical Anatomy – Evaluation of the Scalp Defect – Basic Reconstruction Concepts – Second Intention Healing – Primary Closure – Split-Thickness Skin Grafts – Full-Thickness Skin Grafts – Random Pattern Cutaneous Flaps – Conclusion




Chapter 11: Forehead and Temple


Reconstructive Principles – Complications – Conclusions




Chapter 12: Periocular Reconstruction


Introduction – Periocular Anatomy – Preparation – Complications – General Principles of Periocular Reconstruction – Methods of Closure – Algorithmic Approach to Reconstruction by Periocular
Subunits




Chapter 13: Cheek Reconstruction


Maximum Skin Tension Lines – Surface Anatomy – Skin Texture – Subcutaneous Anatomy – Which Reconstructive Procedure – Flaps by Cheek Region – Complications – Conclusion




Chapter 14: Ear Reconstruction


Introduction – Ear Aesthetics – Embryology – Topography – General Principles – Skin Grafts – Adjacent Tissue Transfer – Cartilage – Regional Reconstruction – Prosthetics and When to Refer




Chapter 15: Reconstruction of the Nose


Introduction – Reconstructive Options – Complications – Conclusion




Chapter 16: Perioral Reconstruction


Introduction – General Principals of Lip Reconstruction – Reconstruction




Chapter 17: The Neck


Preoperative Considerations – Relevant Anatomy – Reconstructive Options – Regional Pearls – Summary


Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 256 pages, publication date: NOV-2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-0316-8
ISBN-10: 1-4160-0316-9
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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Last update: 28 Oct 2009
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