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FLAPS AND GRAFTS IN DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
Flaps and Grafts in Dermatologic SurgeryText with DVD
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By
Thomas Rohrer, MD, SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill
Jonathan Cook, MD, Duke University Medical Center
Tri Nguyen, MD, Associate Professor, Dermatology and Otolaryngology; Director, Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery, University of Texas, Houston, TX; Ramsey Mellette JR, Director of Mohs Surgery, University of Colorado Health Center

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 & ordering Information
Hardbound, 256 pages, publication date: AUG-2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-0316-8
ISBN-10: 1-4160-0316-9
Imprint: SAUNDERS



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Last update: 7 Jul 2008
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