Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction, 4th Edition 

By Shan R. Baker 

ISBN: 9780323683906 

Pub Date: March 15, 2021 

Reviewed by: Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD (Bridgeport Hospital) 

Description 

This fourth edition of a book on the use of local flaps has undergone a major revamp, with updated procedures, photographs, algorithms to assist in selecting the ideal flap design, and new clinical case studies. The generous selection of flaps presented for reconstruction of the scalp, face, and neck is ideal for any surgeons in this area of reconstructive surgery. This edition includes access to an ebook version. 

Purpose 

The purpose is to provide a vast array of reconstructive flaps for the repair of head and neck defects. 

Audience 

A good portion of this book is penned by the author, in order to maintain a “homogenous narrative.” This concern on the author’s part is not an issue, as the level of writing and expertise of all the contributors is outstanding. This is a worthwhile read for any reconstructive surgeons who wish to expand their knowledge about soft tissue defect closure of the scalp, face, and neck. 

Features 

This fourth edition is spectacular. Color illustrations and superb photographs offer visual aids throughout. Algorithms assist the surgeon in choosing the ideal flap necessary to accomplish wound closure. The various stages of reconstruction for each flap are demonstrated, so that the entirety of the reconstruction, from initial defect to the final state of healing, is displayed. The book is divided into three sections that encompass 28 chapters. 

A multitude of flaps and their design are presented in the first section to set the stage for the second section on the reconstruction of the facial structure. In this section the authors discuss eyelid, nose, lip, cheek, forehead, auricle, and scalp repair. The concluding section on adjunctive surgery offers considerations that center around tissue expansion, complications of flaps, revisions, and management of vascular anomalies of the face. Each of the chapters is succinctly written and highlighted with explanatory visual aids and case presentations that bring the written word to life. References are absent from the end of chapters in the print version; readers will need to access the ebook version to find them. 

Assessment 

Reconstructive surgeons will be rewarded by reading this well-written and informative book. 

©Doody’s Review Service, 2021, Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD (Bridgeport Hospital) Doody’s Score: 97 – 5 Stars! 

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