Evidence-based medicine: Abdominoplasty.

Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: (1) Develop a surgical plan for improving the contour of the abdominal region by means of abdominoplasty surgery. (2) Describe the current modalities for preventing and managing perioperative pain associated with abdominoplasty surgery. (3) Discuss proper techniques for safely performing simultaneous abdominal wall liposuction and abdominoplasty surgery.

An evidence-based approach to liposuction.

The Maintenance of Certification module series is designed to help the clinician structure his or her study in specific areas appropriate to his or her clinical practice. This article is prepared to accompany practice-based assessment of preoperative assessment, anesthesia, surgical treatment plan, perioperative management, and outcomes. In this format, the clinician is invited to compare his or her methods of patient assessment and treatment, outcomes, and complications, with authoritative, information-based references.

Cross-facial nerve graft: past and present.

Facial paralysis is a relatively common disorder from which most people recover without complications. However, some are left with significant functional impairment and disfigurement, the treatment of which has challenged physicians for centuries. Within the spectrum of surgical procedures to reanimate the face is cross-facial nerve grafting.

Facial paralysis for the plastic surgeon.

Facial paralysis presents a significant and challenging reconstructive problem for plastic surgeons. An aesthetically pleasing and acceptable outcome requires not only good surgical skills and techniques, but also knowledge of facial nerve anatomy and an understanding of the causes of facial paralysis.The loss of the ability to move the face has both social and functional consequences for the patient.

Current options in head and neck reconstruction.

Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand current trends in the treatment of head and neck cancer. 2.

Pediatric cervicofacial tissue expansion.

Introduction: Tissue expanders have long been used for reconstructing large cutaneous and fascio-cutaneous defects in children. Previous studies have examined tissue expansion for all body regions, touching upon the head and neck regions. We present a focused review of our experience with cervicofacial tissue expansion in the pediatric population.

Functional outcomes following palatal reconstruction with a folded radial forearm free flap.

Defects of the soft palate often occur after extirpative procedures are performed to treat oropharyngeal cancers. These defects usually result in velopharyngeal insufficiency and an alteration in speech and deglutition. Palatal prostheses have been used to circumvent this problem in the past.