Major Flap Utilization in Head and Neck Reconstruction

Illustrated with 800 drawings and full-color intraoperative photographs, this volume is a complete guide to the use of free flaps in head and neck reconstruction. For each anatomic region, the book reviews relevant anatomy and physiology, presents a classification of defects, and details various techniques for reconstructing each defect. A separate section focuses on free flaps in post-traumatic defects. Coverage includes discussions of outcomes and measures for judging the success of each reconstruction. The book also addresses key aspects of preoperative evaluation and technical issues in free flap transfer.