title: The history of dermatologic surgical reconstruction.
abstract: Over the last 40-50 years, reconstructive surgery in dermatology has undergone expansive growth and development. As dermatologists began to provide a greater array of surgical services during this period, it became apparent that new skills and techniques in the area of reconstruction would be required. Initially many of the procedures and concepts were adopted from other specialties, however, in the years since, significant contributions have been made by dermatologists which in turn have benefited other specialties as well. This review attempts to summarize some of the significant historical events and innovations that have established and supported dermatologic surgical reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California 92037, USA. dzelac@aol.com
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Zelac
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Swanson
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Simpson
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Greenway
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D003880:Dermatology / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods