Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery

Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery is a practical guide for dermatologists edited by internationally recognised, San Diego-based experts in the field.

Divided into 25 chapters across three sections, this book begins with a section on designing a dermatologic surgery office, from the physical space and equipment, to pre-operative considerations such as anaesthesia, and post-operative considerations including bandaging and wound care. This section also includes chapters on suturing techniques, various flaps procedures, skin, cartilage and composite grafts. The second section focuses on reconstructive surgery for each anatomical site, including nose, periorbital, lip, cheek, forehead, ear, scalp and hand. The final section of the book covers post-operative management in detail, including procedures for scar refinement.

Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery features 200 full colour images, enhancing this ideal resource for residents, fellows and experienced dermatologic surgeons.

Key Points

• Practical guide to reconstructive dermatologic surgery
• Edited by internationally recognised experts in the field
• Covers reconstructive surgery by anatomical site, making this an excellent reference resource
• 200 full colour images

Section 1 - Designing a Dermatologic Surgery Office

Chapter 1. Surgical Space and Equipment 

a. Physical space

b. Table

c. Lighting

d. Cautery

e. Smoke management

Chapter 2. Surgical Instruments/Fundamentals of Reconstructions

Chapter 3.Histopathology of the skin

Chapter 4. Anatomy of facial vasculature / musculature

Chapter 5. Preoperative considerations

a. Anesthesia

b. Prophylaxis

c. Anticoagulation management

Chapter 6.Postoperative considerations

a. Bandaging

b. Wound Care

c. Biologic Dressings

Chapter 7. Suturing techniques

Chapter 8. Flap classification and design / Biomechanics of skin flaps/Skin flap and graft physiology

Chapter 9. Advancement flaps

a. Unilateral

b. Bilateral (A to T)

c. V to Y

Chapter 10. Rotation flaps

a. Unilateral

b. Bilateral (O to Z)

Chapter 11. Transposition flaps

a. Rhombic

b. Bilobed

c. Z-plasty

d. Nasolabial

Chapter 12.  Staged Flaps

a. Melolabial

b. Scalp to Ear

c. Paramedian

Chapter 13. Skin, cartilage and composite grafts

a. Full thickness

b. Split thickness

c. Cartilage

d. Composite

Chapter 14. Combination Repairs
 

Section 2 - Reconstruction by anatomic site

Chapter 15.Reconstruction of the nose

Chapter 16. Reconstruction of the eyelid/periorbital

Chapter 17. Reconstruction of the lip/perioral

Chapter 18. Reconstruction of the cheek

Chapter 19. Reconstruction of the forehead

Chapter 20. Reconstruction of the ear

Chapter 21. Reconstruction of the scalp

Chapter 22. Reconstruction of the hand/nail

Section 3 - Post-Operative Management

Chapter 23. Scar revision

a. Surgical procedure (z-plasty, m-plasty, w-plasty, v-y plasty, etc)

Chapter 24.Scar refinement

a. Laser

b. Dermabrasion

c. Intralesional

d. subcision

Chapter 25. Complications

S Brian Jiang MD
Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Director, Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery, Surgical Director, Dermatology Residency Program, Program Director, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship, Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, California, USA

Arisa E Ortiz MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Director, Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, California, USA