Written by pioneering, world renowned flap surgeons, this is the quintessential manual on the use of reconstructive flaps - with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. Overview chapters on each major anatomical area provide a general approach to reconstruction, with detailed tutorials on workhorse flaps in the A to Z section. The didactic text is enhanced with high quality operative photographs, illustrations, and videos, resulting in a resource that enables integration of these techniques into surgical practice.

Key Highlights

Progressive intraoperative photos and superb illustrations guide the reader through safe and efficacious flap approaches
Planning and decision-making chapters cover basic principles, microsurgery, imaging, and an overview of current options
Flaps section details the multivariate usages of microsurgical flaps, pedicled flaps, perforator flaps, and more
Videos focus on the anatomy and basic principles of technique for a range of common flaps further delineating and simplifying flap surgery for the practitioner
The Masterclasses section is packed with state of the art innovations, personal experience, and insights on managing challenging reconstructions
This book is a stellar, step-by-step guide on the reconstruction of most anatomical defects using clinically proven flaps. It is an essential reference for practicing and trainee surgeons in general and specialized surgical disciplines. Plastic and reconstructive, trauma/burn, orthopaedic, otolaryngology-head and neck, and maxillofacial surgeons will greatly benefit from this comprehensive resource.

Written by pioneering, world renowned flap surgeons, this practical reference demonstrates and simplifies flap surgery while focusing on the most advanced methods.
Flaps simplified: the quintessential manual on reconstructive flap use

Covers all types of flaps including microsurgical, pedicle, and perforator
A "Masterclass" section discusses pioneering techniques and flaps as well as master plastic surgeons' personal experiences and challenging reconstructions
Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions
The didactic text is enhanced with high quality operative photographs and illustrations
Planning and decision-making chapters cover basic principles, microsurgery, imaging, and an overview of current options
Flaps section details the multivariate usages of microsurgical flaps, pedicled flaps, perforator flaps, and more
Videos - available through Thieme MediaCenter - focus on the anatomy and basic principles of technique

Section I. Planning and Decision Making in Reconstructive SurgeryChapter 1 Basic Principles of Reconstructive Surgery and FlapsChapter 2 MicrosurgeryChapter 3 Preoperative Imaging for Reconstructive Flap PlanningChapter 4 Current Options for Breast Reconstruction Following MastectomyChapter 5 Current Options for Perineal ReconstructionChapter 6 Current Options for Head and Neck ReconstructionChapter 7 Current Options for Lower Limb ReconstructionChapter 8 Recipient Vessels for MicrosurgeryChapter 9 The Internal Mammary System as Recipient Vessels for Breast Microsurgical ReconstructionChapter 10 The Thoracodorsal System as Recipient Vessels for Breast Microsurgical ReconstructionChapter 11 Postoperative Monitoring of Microvascular Free FlapsSection II. Reconstructive Flaps A-to-ZChapter 12 Anterolateral Thigh Free FlapsChapter 13 Anterolateral Thigh Pedicled FlapsChapter 14 Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery FlapsChapter 15 Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps and Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flaps for Breast ReconstructionChapter 16 Deltopectoral Flaps for Head and Neck ReconstructionChapter 17 Fibula Osteoseptocutaneous FlapsChapter 18 Gastrocnemius Muscle Flaps for Lower Limb ReconstructionChapter 19 Gracilis Muscle and Myocutaneous FlapsChapter 20 Groin and Superficial Circumflex Iliac Perforator FlapsChapter 21 Inferior Gluteal Artery Musculocutaneous FlapsChapter 22 Jejunal Flap Reconstruction for Circumferential Pharyngolaryngectomy DefectsChapter 23 Design, Principles, and Variations of Keystone FlapsChapter 24 Keystone Flaps for Lower Limb ReconstructionChapter 25 Keystone Flaps for Reconstruction in the TrunkChapter 26 Keystone Flaps for Reconstruction in the Upper LimbChapter 27 Keystone Flap Principles, Technique, and Variations in Head and Neck SurgeryChapter 28 Lateral Arm Free Flaps for Head and Neck ReconstructionChapter 29 Latissimus Dorsi Free FlapsChapter 30 Latissimus Dorsi Pedicled FlapsChapter 31 Pedicled Omental Flaps for Sternal ReconstructionChapter 32 Pectoralis Major Muscle FlapsChapter 33 Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous FlapsChapter 34 Gluteal Thigh FlapsChapter 35 Posterior Thigh Perforator FlapsChapter 36 Radial Forearm Fasciocutaneous FlapsChapter 37 Rectus Abdominis Muscle FlapsChapter 38 Rectus Femoris Muscle FlapsChapter 39 Scapular Flaps, Parascapular Flaps, Circumflex Scapular Artery Perforator Flaps, and Scapular Osteocutaneous FlapsChapter 40 Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator FlapsChapter 41 Soleus FlapsChapter 42 Reverse Sural FlapsChapter 43 Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator FlapsChapter 44 Tensor Fascia Lata Perforator-Based Island FlapsChapter 45 Transverse Myocutaneous Gracilis Free FlapsChapter 46 Temporoparietal Fascia FlapsChapter 47 Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous FlapsChapter 48 Free Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flaps for Breast ReconstructionChapter 49 Trapezius FlapsChapter 50 Ulnar Artery Forearm Fasciocutaneous FlapsChapter 51 Vertical or Oblique Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flaps for Perineal ReconstructionSection III. Masterclasses in Reconstructive FlapsChapter 52 Meeting the Aesthetic Challenges of Complex Facial ReconstructionsChapter 53 Nasal ReconstructionChapter 54 Facial Alloflaps for Face TransplantationChapter 55 Facial Artery Perforator Flaps for Perioral Soft Tissue DefectsChapter 56 Facial Artery Musculomucosal FlapsChapter 57 Parascapular Cutaneous Axial FlapsChapter 58 Radial Forearm FlapsChapter 59 Dorsalis Pedis FlapsChapter 60 Understanding the Rhomboid Flap: The 20-Degree RuleChapter 61 Quaba FlapsChapter 62 Spinal Reconstruction with Free Vascularized Bone FlapsChapter 63 Muscle-Sparing Latissimus Dorsi FlapsChapter 64 Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Oromandibular DefectsChapter 65 Principles of Flap Reconstruction for BurnsChapter 66 Local Perforator Flap Reconstruction in the Surgical Mission SettingChapter 67 Peroneus Brevis Muscle Flaps for Lower Limb Reconstruction in Burns or Trauma