Facial flap complications.
Knowledge of fundamental concepts can help decrease the chance of complications in plastic surgery. Local flap reconstruction for facial defects has many pitfalls. This article describes common complications in local flap reconstruction of the face and describes strategies that prevent problems.
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 9401 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA. Drzoumalan@BHfaceMD.com
Richard A
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Zoumalan
Craig S
CS
Murakami
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