An Illustrated Handbook of Flap-Raising Techniques 1st Edition

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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. Key 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. Table of Contents Dedication Preface Acknowledgement Part 1: Flaps of the Upper Extremity Chapter 1 The Deltoid Fasciocutaneous Flap Chapter 2 The Lateral Arm Flap Chapter 3 The Radial Forearm Flap Chapter 4 The Ulnar Artery Free Flap Chapter 5 The Posterior Interosseous Flap Part 2: Flaps of the Lower Extremity Chapter 6 The Gracilis Muscle Flap Chapter7 TheTensorFasciaeLataeMuscleFlap Chapter 8 The Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap Chapter 9 The Vascularized Fibula Flap Chapter 10 The Sural Flap Chapter 11 The Dorsalis Pedis Flaps Chapter 12 The Medial Plantar Flap Part 3: Flaps of the Torso Chapter 13 The Rectus Abdominus Muscle Flap Chapter 14 The Groin Flap Chapter 15 The Free Iliac Crest Bone Flap Chapter 16 The Serratus Anterior Muscle Flap Chapter 17 The Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap Chapter 18 The Scapular Skin Flap Chapter 19 The Free Vascularized Rib Flap Chapter 20 The Free Greater Omentum Flap Part 4: Appendices Chapter 21 Vascular Patterns of Soft-Tissue Flaps Chapter 22 Instrumentation for Microsurgery Chapter 23 Microvascular Anastomoses and Microneural Sutures Index