Manual of Head and Neck Reconstruction Step-by-Step Guide

This surgical manual provides a clear, consistent, step-by-step approach to head and neck reconstruction, covering regional and distant cutaneous, muscular, and osseous flaps. It details donor site harvest and transfer, relevant anatomy, flap design, harvesting techniques, insetting, ideal flap locations, and flap combinations.

Preoperative preparations, intraoperative considerations, techniques for avoiding pitfalls, and management of postoperative complications are discussed, with intraoperative photographs illustrating the procedures. The text also covers surgical maneuvers designed to improve efficiency and reduce intraoperative time.

Published in 2024, this first edition is a resource for surgeons in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and related fields. It is authored by experts trained in head and neck reconstruction.

Key Features

Highlights

• Step-by-step guides with intraoperative pictures
• Covers regional and distant cutaneous, muscular, and osseous flaps
• Discusses preoperative preparations and postoperative complications
• Includes techniques for surgical efficiency and reducing intraoperative time