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.
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 . Abbé (Lip-Switch) Flap . Abbé Flap, Stage II . Conclusion