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The Hughes procedure is an oculoplastic procedure which is performed to reconstruct a lower eyelid defect. It is usually performed as a 2-stage procedure. [1] [2] The most common use for the Hughes procedure is reconstruction after the removal of a lower eyelid skin cancer. [3] The result aims to recreate the normal appearance and function of ...
Estlander flap: Cutaneous: Transposition: Labial commissure of mouth defects Fibular flap: Osteocutaneous: Free flap: Mandible reconstruction Gastrocnemius flap: Muscle: Interpolation: Open tibial fractures: Hatchett design flap: Cutaneous: Advancement: Forehead excisions/defects Inferior gluteal artery perforator (IGAP) flap [4] Cutaneous ...
The pedicle can be removed after a new blood supply has formed. Examples: pectoralis major myocutaneous flap and deltopectoral flap for head and neck defects, and latissimus dorsi flap and traverse rectus abdominal muscle (TRAM) flap for breast reconstruction. [4] Distant flaps are used when the donor site is far from the defect.
The forehead flap is known as the best donor site for repairing nasal defects because of its size, superior vascularity, skin color, texture and thickness. [1] [3] [4] Especially the color and texture of the forehead skin matches exactly with the skin of the nose. This is why the forehead flap is used so much for nasal reconstruction.
The deltopectoral flap is beneficial for reconstruction of significant cheek defects, offering up to 250 cm2 of transferable cutaneous tissue to allow reconstruction of the entire cheek. The deltopectoral flap tolerates folding very well and allows movement in wide directions. [3]
Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery.
Both four– and six–year graduates are designated US "Board Eligible" and those who earn "Board Certification" are Diplomats. Approximately 50% of the training programs in the US and 66% [50] of Canadian training programs are "dual-degree." The typical total length of education and training, post-secondary school is 12 to 14 years.
Surgery [a] is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions (e.g., trauma, disease, injury, malignancy), to alter bodily functions (e.g., malabsorption created by bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass), to reconstruct or alter aesthetics and appearance (cosmetic surgery), or to remove unwanted tissues (body fat, glands, scars ...