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.
Book features
- Includes numerous reconstructive options for each specific region of the face, and explains why one may be better than another in a given situation.
- Features several chapters on the use of flaps and grafts in facial reconstruction and describes the finer points of their design, execution, and application.
- Discusses complications and pitfalls and how to avoid them.
- Devotes an entire chapter to facial anatomy with an emphasis on practical landmarks and danger areas.
- Uses a consistent format throughout for ease of reference.
Contents - Ch. 1 Anatomy
- Ch. 2 Basic Principles in Flap Reconstruction
- Ch. 3 Primary Closure
- Ch. 4 Advancement Flaps
- Ch. 5 Rotation flaps
- Ch. 6 Island Pedicle Flaps
- Ch. 7 Transposition Flaps
- Ch. 8 Staged Interpolation Flaps
- Ch. 9 Skin Grafts
- Ch. 10 Scalp Reconstruction
- Ch. 11 Forehead and Temple
- Ch. 12 Periocular Reconstruction
- Ch. 13 Cheek Reconstruction
- Ch. 14 Ear Reconstruction
- Ch. 15 Reconstruction of the Nose
- Ch. 16 Perioral Reconstruction
- Ch. 17 The Neck
Product Details
- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 1 Har/DVD edition (December 2, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416003169
- ISBN-13: 978-1416003168
- Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
- Author: Thomas E. Rohrer, Jonathan L. Cook, Tri H. Nguyen