1st Edition
by Matthew Hanasono (Author), Charles Butler (Author)
The definitive resource on surgical flaps from renowned MD Anderson plastic surgeons
Handbook of Reconstructive Flaps
by Matthew Hanasono and Charles Butler reflects contributions from
clinicians associated with the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The institution is internationally recognized as one of the world's
premier reconstructive centers and renowned for its Reconstructive
Microsurgery fellowship program. This unique resource provides a
comprehensive review of microvascular surgery techniques using the most
common reconstructive pedicle flaps, free flaps, perforator flaps, and
workhorse flaps.
Seven parts organized anatomically detail flaps
used for the head/neck, chest, back, abdomen, pelvis, upper extremity,
and lower extremity, followed by an eighth part on lymphedema. Each flap
or procedure includes pertinent anatomy, indications for usage,
preoperative considerations, a concise step-by-step description of the
operative setup, the actual procedure, and donor site closure.
Key Features
- A
Pearls and Pitfalls section in each chapter outlines key concepts and
critical nuances in surgical techniques or patient management
- More than 200 clear diagrams, line drawings, and illustrative surgical photos enhance understanding of high impact points
- High quality videos posted online elucidate flap techniques
- A
section dedicated to the microsurgical treatment of lymphedema covers
lymphovenous bypass, vascularized lymph node transfers from the groin
and supraclavicular region, and lymphovenous anastomosis
