When a wound is too large to be closed through primary suturing, and other options like free grafting or local wound care are not feasible, using local flaps for reconstruction should be considered. Among various types of local flaps, the simplest is the advancement flap. Advancement flaps are crucial in wound closure by allowing scar camouflage along cosmetic subunit junctions. However, designing and transferring advancement flaps require expertise in several concepts, including managing standing cutaneous cones, directing primary tension vectors, and optimizing flap perfusion.This activity reviews the techniques, contraindications, and indications of utilizing advancement. Contraindications are discussed to ensure clinicians are well-informed about scenarios where alternative methods might be more appropriate. Indications for employing advancement flaps, allowing clinicians to recognize situations where this technique offers optimal outcomes, are covered. Further, this activity underscores the vital role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients who require advancement flaps. The shared knowledge gained from the course enables the interprofessional team to collectively address challenges associated with advancement flaps, ensuring coordinated efforts for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/17249
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Foot and Ankle, General Operative Anesthesia, General Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Head & Neck, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, Vascular Surgery