Synopsis ■ Flap is tissue(s) with its own vascular supply, allowing transfer from one site to another. ■ Flaps come in various forms, shapes, and function. They may be composed of a simple skin tissue or multiple composite tissues. ■…
Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction What is different about plastic surgery compared to other areas of specialty practice? I pointed out in the last edition of this textbook that plastic surgeons do not…
Introduction Head and neck reconstruction presents unique challenges to the reconstructive surgeon. Because of the visibility of this region, defects are often difficult to conceal and the demands on the surgeon's reconstructive skills are greater than they are elsewhere in…