Soft Tissue Flaps for Maxillary Reconstruction Ahmed M. Hashem Brian R. Gastman DEFINITION Maxillary reconstruction is the process of rebuilding and coverage of midface and cheek defects. Tissue loss often…
Free Fibula Flap for Midface Reconstruction J. Rodrigo Diaz-Siso Eduardo D. Rodriguez DEFINITION Composite midface defects, involving skin, bone, and mucosa, are commonly the result of oncologic resection, high-energy trauma,…
Scalp Reconstruction With Free Flaps Finny George Evan Matros DEFINITION Free tissue transfer using microsurgical techniques is considered the highest rung on the reconstructive ladder and is generally reserved for…
Scalp Reconstruction With Rotation Flaps Finny George Evan Matros DEFINITION The scalp serves as a protective layer for underlying deep structures including the calvarium and brain. It plays an equally…
Osteocutaneous Parascapular Flap for Mandibular Reconstruction Ravi K. Garg John W. Siebert DEFINITION The parascapular osteocutaneous free flap serves as a versatile reconstructive option for composite head and neck defects…
Pericranial Flap Harvest for Frontal Sinus Obliteration Mahmoud Hassouba John A. van Aalst DEFINITION The pericranial flap is a well-vascularized, versatile cranial periosteal flap that can be based anteriorly on…
Abstract This chapter organizes diseases alphabetically for quick reference. Each disease is covered with sections that include General Comments (including the definition and etiology), Keys to Diagnosis (clinical manifestations and…
Abstract Dermatology is best approached by classifying cutaneous and oral disorders by the primary lesion (e.g., macule, tumor) and the distribution of lesions (e.g., facial, axillary, and oral). Primary lesions…
Abstract Although a very broad differential diagnosis can be reached by the type of primary lesion, it can be honed by adding various descriptive terms such as color (e.g., brown…
Abstract This appendix includes photographs of cutaneous manifestations of internal diseases broken into broad categories, including endocrine/metabolic, hematologic, rheumatologic, gastrointestinal, neurocutaneous, infectious, and renal diseases. Also included is a section…
