This handbook is an introductory guide to harvesting essential workhorse flaps of the torso and upper and lower extremities. Chapters are grouped into separate sections based on the anatomic region of the flaps. Each chapter details the critical clinical information the surgeon needs to know to effectively harvest flaps, providing concise descriptions of the preparation, incision, and dissection techniques. Precise illustrations supplementing the descriptions enable surgeons to fully understand the technical maneuvers of each procedure.

Features:

Step-by-step descriptions of flap harvesting techniques

Thorough discussion of the relevant vascular or neurovascular anatomy for each dissection

More than 200 illustrations and schematics demonstrating key concepts

Consistent presentation in each chapter to facilitate reference and review

Practical discussion of common pitfalls to prepare the surgeon for managing the full range of scenarios in the clinical setting

Overview of fundamental concepts, including microvascular anatomy and patterns of vasculature of soft tissue flaps, instrumentation, and microvascular and microneural suturing techniques

Providing a solid foundation upon which to further develop surgical skills, this book is an indispensable resource for residents in plastic and reconstructive surgery, trama surgery, orthopaedics, and neurosurgery.

Part one: Upper extremity (excluding hand)
1. Introduction
2. Deltoid flap
3. Lateral arm flap
4. Radial forearm flap and its variations
5. Ulnar flap
6. Posterior interosseus flap

Part two: Lower extremity
7. Introduction
8. Gracilis muscle
9. Tensor fasciae latae muscle
10. Gastrocnemius muscle
11. Fibula
12. Suralis flap
13. Flaps based on the dorsalis pedis vessels
14. Instep flap (plantaris flap)

Part three: Torso
15. Introduction
16. Rectus abdominis muscle
17. Groin flap
18. Iliac crest bone
19. Serratus anterior muscle
20. Latissimus dorsi muscle
21. Scapular flap
22. Free vascularized rib
23. Free omentum flap

Part four: Appendices
24. Introduction
25. Vascular patterns of soft tissue flaps
26. Instrumentation for microsurgery
27. Microvascular anastomoses and microneural sutures