Achieve optimal results in reconstructive surgery involving flaps and grafts with this up-to-date reference
written by leading dermatologic surgeons
. Using a systematic approach,
Flaps and Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery, Second Edition
, by Drs. Thomas E. Rohrer, Jonathan L. Cook, and Andrew J. Kaufman, offers practical, easily accessible guidance in this challenging area, including anatomical considerations, the delicate nature of tissue movement, principles of aesthetic surgical closures, relevant tissue biomechanics, and much more. Covering everything from the basic linear and arciform closures, to the more challenging V-Y advancement flaps, and complex staged interpolation flaps, this text clearly presents not just the "how to do it" but more importantly the
thought processes behind the selection and execution
of each reconstructive procedure.
Describes
which flap or graft to choose
in specific clinical situations,
how to execute each repair (with a multitude of images and diagrams)
, and
how to minimize the risks as well as manage potential complications
.
Provides
algorithms to assist with flap and graft choices
, as well as
hundreds of superb full-color illustrations
throughout.
Includes an
all-new chapter
on Surgical Complications and Scar Revisions.
Includes access to
high-quality videos
showing exactly how the flap/graft is incised, moved, and sutured. New videos include the Rhomboid Transposition Flap for Defect on the Lower Lid, the Island Pedicle Flap with Canthal Suspension, and the Primary Lid Repair with Diagonal Tarsal Suture Sine Marginal Sutures.
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