Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck: Reconstruction

Eskiizmir G., Baker S., CİNGİ C.

FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, vol.20, no.4, pp.493-515, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.fsc.2012.08.003
  • Journal Name: FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.493-515
  • Keywords: Reconstructive surgery, Skin cancer, Cutaneous cancer, Facial defects, Surgical technique, LOWER EYELID RECONSTRUCTION, LOWER LIP RECONSTRUCTION, PLASTIC-SURGERY CLINICS, NASAL RECONSTRUCTION, SECONDARY INTENTION, CERVICOFACIAL FLAP, SUBUNIT PRINCIPLE, ADVANCEMENT FLAP, CUTANEOUS FLAPS, CHEEK DEFECTS
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Reconstruction of facial defects formed after resection of skin cancers is a challenging procedure. Achieving the best functional and aesthetic outcome depends on accurate preoperative planning. Reconstructive surgeons should perform a detailed analysis of the facial defect based on location, size, and depth and choose the most appropriate technique according to their experiences and patient preferences and expectations. This article reviews the preoperative analysis of facial defects, and the major principles and techniques of facial reconstruction. Discussed are reconstruction of the nose, lip, cheek, forehead, and eyelid, presenting for each technique the goals of the reconstruction, types of flaps and grafts, and surgical technique.