Basic flap design is a fundamental aspect of reconstructive surgery, involving the creation of tissue flaps to restore form and function in areas of tissue loss or defect. Flap design aims to provide adequate blood supply to the transferred tissue while ensuring optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes. Key principles include selecting the appropriate flap type based on the defect’s location and size, considering the surrounding tissues’ vascularity, and planning incisions to preserve neurovascular structures and minimize donor site morbidity. Common flap designs include local, regional, and free flaps, each offering distinct advantages and limitations depending on the specific clinical scenario. Attention to detail in flap design is essential for successful outcomes, and tissue laxity, scar orientation, and aesthetic subunits must be carefully considered to achieve optimal wound healing and cosmesis.Clinicians participating in this course on basic flap design can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques involved in flap design for reconstructive surgery. Participants will learn to assess patient anatomy and pathology to determine the most appropriate flap design for specific clinical scenarios. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing flap vascularity, minimizing complications, and achieving favorable aesthetic and functional outcomes. Overall, this course equips clinicians with the knowledge and skills to effectively plan and execute flap procedures, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes in reconstructive surgery.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/29097
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.5 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: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hand Surgery, Head & Neck, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow, Soft Tissue & Bone, Surgery of the Hand, Surgical Critical Care