Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction: A Defect Based Approach
by Velupillai Ilankovan, Madan Ethunandan, Tian Ee Seah
Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction: A Defect Based Approach by Velupillai Ilankovan, Madan Ethunandan, and Tian Ee Seah offers a practical guide for surgeons. It details techniques for using local flaps to reconstruct facial defects, focusing on site-specific strategies to optimize aesthetic and functional results in clinical practice.
About This Book
Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction presents a systematic method for reconstructing facial defects using local flaps. The defect-based approach guides surgeons in selecting and executing appropriate flap techniques based on the location and nature of the defect.
The book is authored by Velupillai Ilankovan, Madan Ethunandan, and Tian Ee Seah, experts in facial surgery. It focuses on practical applications to restore form and function in the face following trauma, cancer, or other conditions.
Readers will find detailed illustrations and step-by-step descriptions of flap designs and transfers. This resource is essential for plastic surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and dermatologic surgeons involved in facial reconstruction.
The emphasis on local flaps highlights their advantages in providing tissue match and minimizing donor site morbidity. The text supports evidence-based decision-making in surgical planning.
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