The Auricular Region
10.1055/b-0034-99033 The Auricular RegionH. Weerda Classification (Table 10.1) and Esthetic Units (Fig. 10.1) Although there will inevitably be overlaps when attempting to classify auricular defects, we still regard it as…
10.1055/b-0034-99033 The Auricular RegionH. Weerda Classification (Table 10.1) and Esthetic Units (Fig. 10.1) Although there will inevitably be overlaps when attempting to classify auricular defects, we still regard it as…
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…
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…
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…
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) (…
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…
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…
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,…