Achieve optimal results in reconstructive surgery involving flaps and grafts with this up-to-date reference written by leading dermatologic surgeons. Using a systematic approach, Flaps and Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery, Second Edition, by Drs. Thomas E. Rohrer, Jonathan L. Cook, and Andrew J. Kaufman, offers practical, easily accessible guidance in this challenging area, including anatomical considerations, the delicate nature of tissue movement, principles of aesthetic surgical closures, relevant tissue biomechanics, and much more. Covering everything from the basic linear and arciform closures, to the more challenging V-Y advancement flaps, and complex staged interpolation flaps, this text clearly presents not just the "how to do it" but more importantly the thought processes behind the selection and execution of each reconstructive procedure.

Chapter 1: Anatomy Introduction . Surface Landmarks and Surface Anatomy . The Aging Face . The Musculoaponeurotic System . Motor Nerves . Sensory Nerves of the Head and Neck . Vascular System . Special Structures: Lip, Eyelids, Nose, EarChapter 2: Basic Principles in Flap ReconstructionBasic Terminology . Flaps Defined by Blood Supply . Flap Physiology . Flap Biomechanics . Flaps Defined by Movement . Practical Points . Final ThoughtsChapter 3: Primary ClosurePrimary Closure Design and Considerations . Modifications or Variations . Applications and DisadvantagesChapter 4: Advancement FlapsFlap Design and Considerations . Flap Mobilization and Key Sutures . Flap Modifications and Applications . DisadvantagesChapter 5: Rotation flaps Rotation Flap Design: Basic Principles . Bilateral Rotation Flaps . Special Rotation Flaps . Plane of Flap Elevation and Surgical Undermining . ConclusionChapter 6: Island Pedicle FlapsClosure . ComplicationsChapter 7: Transposition Flaps Flap Design and Considerations . Rhombic Flaps . Other Transposition Flaps . Complications . ConclusionChapter 8: Staged Interpolation Flaps Paramedian Forehead Flap (PFF), Stage I . Paramedian Forehead Flap, Stage II . Cheek-to-Nose Interpolation Flap (CNIF) . Cheek-to-Nose Interpolation Flap, Stage II . Abbé (Lip-Switch) Flap . Abbé Flap, Stage II . ConclusionChapter 9: Skin Grafts Full-Thickness Skin Grafts . Split-Thickness Skin Grafts . Conclusion . Graft ComplicationChapter 10: Scalp ReconstructionScalp Surgical Anatomy . Evaluation of the Scalp Defect . Basic Reconstruction Concepts . Second Intention Healing . Primary Closure . Split-Thickness Skin Grafts . Full-Thickness Skin Grafts . Random Pattern Cutaneous Flaps . ConclusionChapter 11: Forehead and Temple Reconstructive Principles . Complications . ConclusionsChapter 12: Periocular Reconstruction Introduction . Periocular Anatomy . Preparation . Complications . General Principles of Periocular Reconstruction . Methods of Closure . Algorithmic Approach to Reconstruction by PeriocularSubunitsChapter 13: Cheek Reconstruction Maximum Skin Tension Lines . Surface Anatomy . Skin Texture . Subcutaneous Anatomy . Which Reconstructive Procedure . Flaps by Cheek Region . Complications . ConclusionChapter 14: Ear Reconstruction Introduction . Ear Aesthetics . Embryology . Topography . General Principles . Skin Grafts . Adjacent Tissue Transfer . Cartilage . Regional Reconstruction . Prosthetics and When to ReferChapter 15: Reconstruction of the Nose Introduction . Reconstructive Options . Complications . ConclusionChapter 16: Perioral Reconstruction Introduction . General Principals of Lip Reconstruction . ReconstructionChapter 17: The Neck Preoperative Considerations . Relevant Anatomy . Reconstructive Options . Regional Pearls . Summary