Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction

Clearly demonstrates�practical and effective methods�of reconstruction of skin defects in a variety of sizes, configurations, and locations on the head and neck.��

Covers the basic concepts of flap physiology, design, and mechanics of flap transfer, including multiple clinical examples for each flap; the second section describes the use of local flaps in reconstruction of individual facial structures including the auricles, lips, eyelids, cheeks, forehead, and nose.�

Contains�many�new clinical cases, new abstracts preceding each chapter,�new algorithms�for selecting the preferred local flap, an updated and expanded bibliography, newer approaches to facial reconstruction, and�enlarged photographs�to better view flap design, planes of dissection, and methods of flap transfer.�

Offers�new, more complex clinical cases�of�nasal reconstruction, as well as updated coverage of new wound closure techniques and materials.��

Includes an�outstanding video library�demonstrating the design, dissection, and transfer of the majority of local flaps and grafts currently in use today, accompanied by expert commentary.��

Features�more than 2,300 superb illustrations�and photographs�of�rotation flaps, transposition flaps, advancement flaps,�bilobe�flaps,�melolabial�flaps, paramedian forehead flaps, rhombic flaps, and mucosal flaps.�

Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.�Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.�