Perforator Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, 1st Edition

This highly specialized issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics offers a comprehensive, expert-led examination of perforator flap techniques in head and neck reconstruction. Curated by guest editor Dr. Susana Heredero, a leading voice in reconstructive microsurgery, this edition features authoritative insights from top surgeons in the field. The volume addresses the evolving role of perforator flaps, their expanding indications, technical refinements, and the integration of advanced imaging and robotic technologies.

Clinicians will find detailed, practical reviews on both foundational and cutting-edge topics—from anatomic considerations and functional outcomes to new surgical frontiers. It’s an essential update for maxillofacial surgeons, head and neck reconstructive specialists, and surgical trainees.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage of Major Flap Techniques:
  Explores all key regional and free flap options including the anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap, deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap, thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flap, superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap, profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap, and others.
• 15 Expert-Written, Practice-Focused Articles:
  Includes clinically rich discussions on:
• Functional tongue reconstruction using perforator flaps
• Chimeric scapula tip free flap with TDAP
• Thin, superthin, and ultrathin perforator flap techniques
• Robotic-assisted perforator flap surgery
• CTA-based flap planning and imaging evolution in microsurgery
• Evidence-Based, Actionable Content:
  Synthesizes current literature and clinical experiences into high-yield reviews that support real-world surgical decision-making.
• Cutting-Edge Surgical Innovations:
  Covers the integration of robotic technology, advanced preoperative imaging, and perforator mapping to improve outcomes and reduce morbidity.
• Expert Editorial Oversight:
  Led by Dr. Susana Heredero, with contributions from a global panel of microsurgery specialists, ensuring the content is up-to-date, relevant, and of the highest academic quality.
• Ideal for Specialists and Trainees:
  A vital reference for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, ENT specialists, plastic surgeons, and residents involved in complex head and neck reconstruction.