When performing Mohs micrographic surgery, a plethora of closure techniques are used that will preserve the functional and cosmetic units of the face. An island pedicle flap is a form of advancement flap that differs from traditional advancement flaps in that it primarily uses the vascular supply from subcutaneous tissue to prevent flap failure. As such, indications for using the island pedicle flap may include closing defects in areas vulnerable to ischemia or in areas where the surgeon needs to preserve the tension vectors created by the defect. This activity reviews the technique required to close a defect with the island pedicle advancement flap and the benefits and potential pitfalls of using this flap in closing defects on the head and neck.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/149578
- 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)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - 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), Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery