Master Reconstructive Surgery with Flaps and Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery

Enhance your skills in reconstructive surgery involving flaps and grafts with the latest edition of Flaps and Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery, written by renowned dermatologic surgeons Dr. Thomas E. Rohrer, Dr. Jonathan L. Cook, and Dr. Andrew J. Kaufman. This comprehensive guide provides practical, easily accessible guidance on this complex area, covering anatomical considerations, tissue movement, principles of aesthetic surgical closures, and tissue biomechanics.

A Systematic Approach to Flaps and Grafts

The second edition of Flaps and Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery presents a systematic approach to mastering the art of reconstructive surgery, covering both basic and advanced techniques. From linear and arciform closures to V-Y advancement flaps and complex staged interpolation flaps, this text provides step-by-step instructions, accompanied by hundreds of superb full-color illustrations and diagrams.

Selecting the Right Flap or Graft for Each Clinical Situation

This authoritative guide helps you choose the optimal flap or graft for each specific clinical situation. Learn how to execute each repair with confidence, minimize risks, and manage potential complications. Algorithms and decision-making trees throughout the book assist in selecting the right flap or graft for each case.

New Features and Updates

The second edition includes an all-new chapter on Surgical Complications and Scar Revisions, providing expert guidance on managing post-operative complications and revising scars. Additionally, access to high-quality videos demonstrates exactly how to incise, move, and suture each flap and graft, including new videos on 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.

Product Details:

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Elsevier; 2 edition (November 3, 2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323476627
• ISBN-13: 978-0323476621
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.7 x 11.1 inches