Plastic Surgery Key

Figure 61.1 Posterior tibial artery perforator flap. Introduction In the field of reconstructive surgery, not a day goes by without a skin flap being used. The earliest description of skin…

Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the general principles, challenges, and opportunities in establishing a reconstructive transplant program. The authors bring the experience of two centers in…

Introduction Reconstructive surgery has, as its premise, the principle of restoring form and function utilizing surrounding or distant tissues while minimizing morbidity at the donor site. While muscle flaps remain…

Figure 56.1 Perforator flaps in the lateral thoracic region. Introduction The conventional latissimus dorsi muscle or myocutaneous flap has undoubtedly served an important role as one of the most common…

Introduction It is thanks to the illustrious Austrian surgeon, Carl Nicoladoni that the foot began to be considered as a precious warehouse for all requirements of thumb and digital reconstruction….

Figure 57.1 Deep and superficial inferior epigastric artery perforator flap. Introduction Since the dawn of plastic surgery, the lower abdominal region has always been a loyal provider of abundant well-perfused…

Figure 55.1 Medial Femoral Condyle and Descending Genicular Artery Perforator Flaps. Introduction Increasing knowledge of the blood supply to the distal femur has resulted in the development of a variety…

Introduction The superior gluteal myocutaneous free flap was first described by Fujino in 1975 for breast reconstruction. In 1978, Le Quang performed the first breast reconstruction with an inferior gluteal…

Figure 59.1 (Left) Anterolateral thigh flap; (Right) Anteromedial thigh flap. Introduction In 1984, Song and colleagues introduced the anterolateral thigh flap based on septocutaneous branches of the descending branch of…

Figure 60.1 Tensor fascia lata perforator flap. Introduction The tensor fascia lata (TFL) flap is one of the well-known flaps with a reliable and constant pedicle. This flap has served…