title: Conceptual considerations in head & neck reconstruction. Defect analysis and options for reconstruction.
abstract: This article reviews the authors' approach to the management of facial defects based on extensive experience in facial reconstruction. The article describes basic principles of wound healing with attention to healing by secondary intention and its role in facial reconstruction. Detailed consideration is provided for various options of repair of facial defects including primary closure, grafting, and local flap techniques.
authors.affiliation: Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Melbourne and Palm Bay, Florida 32907, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Clevens
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing