Nasal Region
10.1055/b-0034-99028 Nasal Region The reader is advised at this point to review the esthetic units of the nose (see p. 15 and Fig. 2.20b, c ). Glabella and Nasal Root…
Reconstructive surgery
Free Flaps
10.1055/b-0034-99037 Free FlapsS. Remmert, K. Sommer, H. Weerda Radial Forearm Flap ( Fig. 14.1 ) Flap type: Fasciocutaneous (neurovascular) flap or pure fascial flap of the axial pattern type (see…
The Eyelids
10.1055/b-0034-99032 The Eyelids Upper Eyelid Direct Closure ( Fig. 9.1 ) Direct closure is suitable for defects that involve up to one quarter (~8 mm) of the eyelid margin (semicircular…
Coverage of Defects
10.1055/b-0034-99026 Coverage of Defects Local Flaps Local flaps are flaps that are raised from tissues in the immediate vicinity of the defect. Advancement Flaps Advancement Flap of Burow (1855) (…
Myocutaneous Island Flaps
10.1055/b-0034-99035 Myocutaneous Island FlapsK. Sommer, S. Remmert, H. Weerda Pectoralis Major Island Flap ( Fig. 12.1 ) Flap type: Myocutaneous island flap of the axial pattern type (see Figs. 1.3…
Basic Principles of Facial Surgery
10.1055/b-0034-99025 Basic Principles of Facial Surgery Suture Materials and Techniques We use atraumatic cutting needles for the skin, and we generally use round needles for the mucosa. Our suture material…
Harvesting Bone Graft from the Iliac Crest
10.1055/b-0034-99038 Harvesting Bone Graft from the Iliac Crest Autogenous bone is needed for the reconstruction of defects or to correct cosmetic deformities. Along with the tibia, fibula, scapula, and ribs,…
Rib Cartilage
10.1055/b-0034-99034 Rib Cartilage Cartilage is a bradytrophic tissue (scant blood supply) and, as such, is excellent for reconstruction and augmentation of the trachea, nose, cheek, skin, and ear (Weerda 1985a)….
