Written by pioneering, world renowned flap surgeons, this practical reference demonstrates and simplifies flap surgery while focusing on the most advanced methods.

Flaps simplified: the quintessential manual on reconstructive flap use

Covers all types of flaps including microsurgical, pedicle, and perforator
A "Masterclass" section discusses pioneering techniques and flaps as well as master plastic surgeons' personal experiences and challenging reconstructions
Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions
The didactic text is enhanced with high quality operative photographs and illustrations
Planning and decision-making chapters cover basic principles, microsurgery, imaging, and an overview of current options
Flaps section details the multivariate usages of microsurgical flaps, pedicled flaps, perforator flaps, and more
Videos - available through Thieme MediaCenter - focus on the anatomy and basic principles of technique

Section I. Planning and Decision Making in Reconstructive Surgery
Chapter 1 Basic Principles of Reconstructive Surgery and Flaps
Chapter 2 Microsurgery
Chapter 3 Preoperative Imaging for Reconstructive Flap Planning
Chapter 4 Current Options for Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy
Chapter 5 Current Options for Perineal Reconstruction
Chapter 6 Current Options for Head and Neck Reconstruction
Chapter 7 Current Options for Lower Limb Reconstruction
Chapter 8 Recipient Vessels for Microsurgery
Chapter 9 The Internal Mammary System as Recipient Vessels for Breast Microsurgical Reconstruction
Chapter 10 The Thoracodorsal System as Recipient Vessels for Breast Microsurgical Reconstruction
Chapter 11 Postoperative Monitoring of Microvascular Free Flaps
Section II. Reconstructive Flaps A-to-Z
Chapter 12 Anterolateral Thigh Free Flaps
Chapter 13 Anterolateral Thigh Pedicled Flaps
Chapter 14 Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery Flaps
Chapter 15 Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps and Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flaps for Breast Reconstruction
Chapter 16 Deltopectoral Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction
Chapter 17 Fibula Osteoseptocutaneous Flaps
Chapter 18 Gastrocnemius Muscle Flaps for Lower Limb Reconstruction
Chapter 19 Gracilis Muscle and Myocutaneous Flaps
Chapter 20 Groin and Superficial Circumflex Iliac Perforator Flaps
Chapter 21 Inferior Gluteal Artery Musculocutaneous Flaps
Chapter 22 Jejunal Flap Reconstruction for Circumferential Pharyngolaryngectomy Defects
Chapter 23 Design, Principles, and Variations of Keystone Flaps
Chapter 24 Keystone Flaps for Lower Limb Reconstruction
Chapter 25 Keystone Flaps for Reconstruction in the Trunk
Chapter 26 Keystone Flaps for Reconstruction in the Upper Limb
Chapter 27 Keystone Flap Principles, Technique, and Variations in Head and Neck Surgery
Chapter 28 Lateral Arm Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction
Chapter 29 Latissimus Dorsi Free Flaps
Chapter 30 Latissimus Dorsi Pedicled Flaps
Chapter 31 Pedicled Omental Flaps for Sternal Reconstruction
Chapter 32 Pectoralis Major Muscle Flaps
Chapter 33 Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flaps
Chapter 34 Gluteal Thigh Flaps
Chapter 35 Posterior Thigh Perforator Flaps
Chapter 36 Radial Forearm Fasciocutaneous Flaps
Chapter 37 Rectus Abdominis Muscle Flaps
Chapter 38 Rectus Femoris Muscle Flaps
Chapter 39 Scapular Flaps, Parascapular Flaps, Circumflex Scapular Artery Perforator Flaps, and Scapular Osteocutaneous Flaps
Chapter 40 Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flaps
Chapter 41 Soleus Flaps
Chapter 42 Reverse Sural Flaps
Chapter 43 Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flaps
Chapter 44 Tensor Fascia Lata Perforator-Based Island Flaps
Chapter 45 Transverse Myocutaneous Gracilis Free Flaps
Chapter 46 Temporoparietal Fascia Flaps
Chapter 47 Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flaps
Chapter 48 Free Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flaps for Breast Reconstruction
Chapter 49 Trapezius Flaps
Chapter 50 Ulnar Artery Forearm Fasciocutaneous Flaps
Chapter 51 Vertical or Oblique Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flaps for Perineal Reconstruction
Section III. Masterclasses in Reconstructive Flaps
Chapter 52 Meeting the Aesthetic Challenges of Complex Facial Reconstructions
Chapter 53 Nasal Reconstruction
Chapter 54 Facial Alloflaps for Face Transplantation
Chapter 55 Facial Artery Perforator Flaps for Perioral Soft Tissue Defects
Chapter 56 Facial Artery Musculomucosal Flaps
Chapter 57 Parascapular Cutaneous Axial Flaps
Chapter 58 Radial Forearm Flaps
Chapter 59 Dorsalis Pedis Flaps
Chapter 60 Understanding the Rhomboid Flap: The 20-Degree Rule
Chapter 61 Quaba Flaps
Chapter 62 Spinal Reconstruction with Free Vascularized Bone Flaps
Chapter 63 Muscle-Sparing Latissimus Dorsi Flaps
Chapter 64 Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Oromandibular Defects
Chapter 65 Principles of Flap Reconstruction for Burns
Chapter 66 Local Perforator Flap Reconstruction in the Surgical Mission Setting
Chapter 67 Peroneus Brevis Muscle Flaps for Lower Limb Reconstruction in Burns or Trauma