Plastic Surgery Key

Introduction The supraclavicular flap was reported first by Lamberty in 1979. The flap was not reported on further until Pallua reported its use in cases of neck contracture reconstruction in…

Introduction The temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is the thinnest, most pliable flap in the body, and can be used for moderate sized defects of up to 12 × 14 cm. The TPFF is…

Introduction Figure 31.1 Forehead flap. Over the years, numerous local flaps have been utilized for closure of facial defects. Owing to the robust blood supply of the facial soft tissues,…

Introduction A failed free flap is a challenge for every microsurgeon no matter how experienced. When a flap is lost, the patient and family are disappointed, and disturbed over the…

Introduction Achieving success in microvascular free tissue transfers requires more than the technical ability to proficiently perform microvascular anastomoses. Preoperative planning, choice of recipient vessels, intraoperative execution of dissection, elevation…

Purposes of Skin Flap Surgery The purposes of flap transfer are classified into four categories: surface coverage; volume restoration; framework creation; and functional reconstruction. Category one is surface coverage of…

Introduction It is something of a dent to personal pride to be singled out among so many internationally distinguished contributors to write a chapter on complications in microsurgery. How did…

Introduction It is more than a century since Alexis Carrel introduced the techniques of vessel repair in 1906. The triangulation technique founded by him was used for the repair of…

Introduction Whereas in the past, reconstructive microsurgery mainly consisted of defect coverage by free tissue transfer, today this technique allows a continual integration of improved aesthetic appearance and functional reconstruction….