11 The Pertinence of the Reconstructive Ladder and the Reconstructive Elevator Patrick L. Reavey and Lawrence J. Gottlieb Summary If the goal in salvaging a lower limb were to just…
9 Importance of Vascularity and Selecting the Recipient Vessels in Lower Extremity Reconstruction Joon Pio Hong, Changsik John Park, and Peter Suh Summary Successful lower extremity reconstruction using free flaps…
19 Rationale for Lower Limb Sensate Flaps Joon Pio Hong Summary The ideal reconstruction of sole should lead to optimal functional and aesthetic results, achieving durable coverage for weight bearing,…
3 Indications for Vascular Intervention in Lower Extremity Reconstruction David L. Colen and Lawrence B. Colen Summary Proper initial assessment of the peripheral vascular status of the impaired lower limb…
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4 Orthopaedic Evaluation of the Lower Extremity and the Concept of the Orthoplastic Approach Shaun D. Mendenhall, Nicole A. Zelenski, Oded Ben-Amotz, Stephen J. Kovach, and L. Scott Levin Summary…
10 General Wound Preparation and Timing Casey T. Kraft, Ibrahim Khansa, and Jeffrey E. Janis Summary With few exceptions, the lower extremity defect is rarely suitable for reconstruction at the…
6 Spare-Part Surgery Marco Innocenti, Eric Santamaria, and Young Chul Suh Summary The use of discarded tissue for reconstruction is referred to as “spare-part surgery.” It is an important strategy…
10.1055/b-0040-176772 6 Multimodality Imaging in the Interdisciplinary Management of Breast DiseasesLászló K. Tabár, Tibor Tot, and Peter B. Dean Summary Breast cancer is primarily a surgical disease when detected by…
10.1055/b-0040-176830 64 Nipple–Areolar ReconstructionGlyn E. Jones Summary This chapter reviews the commonly accepted techniques for nipple reconstruction following mastectomy. Local and distant donor tissue options are covered with a detailed…
