title: Facial reconstruction using local skin flaps.
abstract: The use of local skin flaps for reconstructing small to moderate size surface defects of the facial area is presented. The indications for the use of skin flaps, the local and general factors involved in selecting the best flaps for reconstruction, and proper planning of the flaps are discussed. Basic local skin flaps are illustrated by diagrams and clinical cases are presented to demonstrate the use of the different type flaps.
mesh_terms: D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012535:Scalp / Q000637:transplantation; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*