Facial Plast Surg 2012; 28(03): 347-353
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1312702
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Facial Flap Complications

Richard A. Zoumalan
1   Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beverly Hills, California, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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Craig S. Murakami
2   Virginia Mason Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Publication Date:
21 June 2012 (online)

Abstract

Knowledge of fundamental concepts can help decrease the chance of complications in plastic surgery. Local flap reconstruction for facial defects has many pitfalls. This article describes common complications in local flap reconstruction of the face and describes strategies that prevent problems.