This handbook is an introductory guide to harvesting essential workhorse flaps of the torso and upper and lower extremities. Chapters are grouped into separate sections based on the anatomic region of the flaps. Each chapter details the critical clinical information the surgeon needs to know to effectively harvest flaps, providing concise descriptions of the preparation, incision, and dissection techniques. Precise illustrations supplementing the descriptions enable surgeons to fully understand the technical maneuvers of each procedure.
Features: * Step-by-step descriptions of flap harvesting techniques * Thorough discussion of the relevant vascular or neurovascular anatomy for each dissection * More than 200 illustrations and schematics demonstrating key concepts * Consistent presentation in each chapter to facilitate reference and review * Practical discussion of common pitfalls to prepare the surgeon for managing the full range of scenarios in the clinical setting * Overview of fundamental concepts, including microvascular anatomy and patterns of vasculature of soft tissue flaps, instrumentation, and microvascular and microneural suturing techniques Providing a solid foundation upon which to further develop surgical skills, this book is an indispensable resource for residents in plastic and reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.
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Part one: Upper extremity (excluding hand) 1. Introduction 2. Deltoid flap 3. Lateral arm flap 4. Radial forearm flap and its variations 5. Ulnar flap 6. Posterior interosseus flap Part two: Lower extremity 7. Introduction 8. Gracilis muscle 9. Tensor fasciae latae muscle 10. Gastrocnemius muscle 11. Fibula 12. Suralis flap 13. Flaps based on the dorsalis pedis vessels 14. Instep flap (plantaris flap) Part three: Torso 15. Introduction 16. Rectus abdominis muscle 17. Groin flap 18. Iliac crest bone 19. Serratus anterior muscle 20. Latissimus dorsi muscle 21. Scapular flap 22. Free vascularized rib 23. Free omentum flap Part four: Appendices 24. Introduction 25. Vascular patterns of soft tissue flaps 26. Instrumentation for microsurgery 27. Microvascular anastomoses and microneural sutures
