Expert Guidance on Perforator Flaps for Reconstruction

Perforator Flaps: Anatomy, Technique, & Clinical Applications, now in its third edition, provides expert guidance on the use of perforator flaps for reconstruction. Leading pioneers in the field have contributed to this comprehensive guide, which has been updated to reflect technological advances in MRI angiography, standard color duplex ultrasound, ultra-high frequency ultrasound, and indocyanine green.

The primary goal of the third edition is to discuss evidenced-based perforator concepts and techniques that have been incorporated into global practice worldwide. The book is divided into four sections, providing a solid foundation of knowledge, illustrating the use of basic types of local perforator flaps, outlining basic anatomy and techniques for common perforator flaps, and providing a brief overview of suggested preferences for clinical applications.

Fifty-nine chapters with contributions from leading worldwide experts present trailblazing opinions and how-to tutorials. Sixty-one videos provide invaluable visual insights on how to successfully harvest donor sites, transfer tissue, and create a wide range of perforator flaps. The latest updates include microsurgery, ICG angiography, lymphedema surgery, skin perforator flaps, and keystone flaps.

Algorithms and summary boxes offer quick access to essential information, while stepwise photos provide additional guidance on challenging techniques. This must-have text and video resource provides reconstructive plastic surgeons with a solid foundation of vascular anatomy knowledge, techniques for particular selections, and utilization of perforator flaps for all clinical situations.

Edited by renowned global experts Phillip N. Blondeel, Steven F. Morris, Geoffrey G. Hallock, and Peter C. Neligan, this book is an essential tool for any reconstructive plastic surgeon looking to improve their skills and knowledge in the use of perforator flaps for reconstruction.

With its comprehensive coverage of the latest techniques and advances in the field, Perforator Flaps: Anatomy, Technique, & Clinical Applications is a valuable resource for both experienced and novice surgeons. The book’s focus on evidenced-based concepts and techniques ensures that readers have access to the most up-to-date information available.

Whether you’re looking to improve your understanding of rudimentary fundamentals, learn about the use of basic types of local perforator flaps, or gain insights into the latest advances in microsurgery and ICG angiography, this book has something to offer. With its wealth of information and expert guidance, Perforator Flaps: Anatomy, Technique, & Clinical Applications is an indispensable tool for any reconstructive plastic surgeon.