Making Decisions and Avoiding Complications in Skin Flaps

A highly visual resource that will act as a quick reference for the busy surgeon needing to know the options for a patient. The different types of skin flap available to reconstructive surgeons are catalogued both by area of the body to be covered and by type of flap itself. Other essential chapters detail the suboptimal results that can sometimes occur (so the surgeon can get a quick visual refresher on how to ameliorate or avoid them altogether) and reprise surgical pearls from the preceding sections. Key topics outlined in the book Avoiding suboptimal results – a key concern of many patients Surgical pearls of wisdom are pointed out in the captions and then gathered into a convenient section of their own Over 1500 colour illustrations throughout the book David H. Friedman, M.D., graduated summa cum laude with membership in Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, San Diego. After receiving his medical degree from UCLA, he completed a residency in Dermatology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Friedman is in private practice in Northridge, CA and is also a Clinical Professor at USC. He has been teaching skin surgery to Dermatology Residents first at Harbor-UCLA beginning in 1986, then in the USC Department of Dermatology since 1996. He has been awarded the Outstanding Surgery Teaching Award on several occasions. Dr. Friedman has also served as president of the San Fernando Valley Dermatological Society.   Payam Saadat, M.D., graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Northridge. After receiving his medical degree and graduating with highest distinction from USC, he completed a residency in Dermatology at the LAC-USC Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Saadat is in private practice in Los Angeles, CA and is also an Assistant Professor at USC. He also teaches skin surgery to the Residents in the USC Department of Dermatology. CONTENTS 1. Repairs by Location: A. Scalp B. Temple C. Forehead D. Eyelids E. Bridge of Nose F. Dorsum of the Nose G. Nasal Sidewall H. Nasal Tip I. Nasal Ala J. Cheek K. Lip L. Chin M. Ear N. Non-facial   2. Repairs by Flap: A Advancement A1. Single A2. Double A3. Island Pedicle A4. A-to-T A5. Perialar Crescentic A6. East West A7. Jigsaw Puzzle A8. Helical Rim Advancement A9. Other B. Rotation B1. Simple B2. O-to-Z and Square-to-Z B3. Helical Rim B4. Dorsi-nasal Flap B5. Other C Transposition C1. Rhombic C2. Bilobed C3. Meilolabial C4. Peng C5. Other D. Interpolation D1. Meilolabial D2. Paramedian Forehead D3. Ear E Wedge excision F Complex closures 3. Suboptimal Results: Avoiding Complications 4. Surgical Pearls 5. References