Local And Regional Soft Tissue Flaps in Maxillofacial Region

Flap surgery is a technique in a plastic and reconstructive surgery where any type of tissue is lifted from donor site and moved to recipient site with an intact blood supply. This is similar to but different from a graft , which does not have an intact blood supply and therefore relies on growth of blood vessels. This is done to fill a defect such as a wound resulting from injury or surgery when the remaining tissue is unable to support a graft or to rebuild more complex anatomic structures such as breast or jaw.In this book we have summarized briefly on various types, techniques, areas which are suitable for grafting. We have also dealt with merits and demerits of different types of flaps according to the method of harvesting and also with esthetic concern.