Fig. 5.1 Vascular and nervous anatomy of the flap 5.2 Analytical Factors and Technical Considerations 5.2.1 Venous Drainage: Superficial and Deep Vein System Since the initial description of RFFF by…

Fig. 3.1 Surgeons working position at microscope For both surgeon and assistant, the ideal position for a micro-anastomosis is on the surface, not in a deep hole or under a…

Type A A pedicled flap based on several vessels entering the base of the flap and following the long axis of the flap Type B A pedicled or a free…

Fig. 7.1 Preoperative setting and flap design 7.3.1.1 Step 1 The entrance of the pedicle on the deep surface of the gracilis muscle is then marked 10 cm below the…

Fig. 12.1 A point between the medial aspect of the patella and the prominence of the medial femoral condyle marks the distal aspect of the incision 12.4.2.2 Step 1 Incision…

Fig. 4.1 Anatomical layers of temporal region. (1) Skin; (2) subcutaneous tissue; (3) temporoparietal fascia (superficial temporal vessel); (4) lose areolar tissue; (5) temporalis muscle fascia (middle temporal artery); (6)…

Fig. 1.1 One of the first examples of reconstruction technique described by Tagliacozzi Fig. 1.2 Gaspare Tagliacozzi He focused his work on a so-called cutaneous flap, harvested from the arm….