Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
A patient is being evaluated for undergoing a breast reconstruction procedure and indicates she still smokes. What procedures would the SFA think about
A
Free TRAM flap
2
Q
A common autologous donor site for a free flap graft for replacing the jaw bone is the
A
Fibula
3
Q
When possible during a plastic surgery procedure, incisions should be placed
A
Perpendicular to the long axis of the underlying muscle
4
Q
Sutures from the ear may be removed after
A
10-14 days
5
Q
Reason for skin graft failure
A
Hematoma
6
Q
Cleft lip repair usually recommended at
A
3 months
7
Q
What congenital anomalies limits the skull’s volume and increases the intracranial pressure
A
Craniosynostosis
