Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
true about split thickness skin graft
A
- Degree of contraction is dependent on amount of dermis in graft
- High rliability of take
- Healing with abdnormal pigmentation more common in thin than thick grafts
- meshed to expand the surface area that can be covered
2
Q
Description of the tissue components of the flap
A
Flap composition
3
Q
Bridge of tissue that remains between a flap and its source; blood vessels that nourish a flap
A
Pedicle
4
Q
Flaps that are completely detached from the body prior to their reimplantation with microvascualr anastomoses
A
Free flap
5
Q
Factors influencing the development of cleft lip/palate
A
Increase parental age, Infections during pregnancy, smoking during pregnancy
6
Q
Principles of reconstructive surgery includes
A
Adequate restoration of lost anatomic components
Uncomplicated and timely wound healing
Individualiazing of specific reconstructive technique to specific patient deficit
