Simply local flaps

This title provides a useful framework for categorising local flaps on the basis of their composition, blood supply, geometry and means of transfer.

The initial chapters are dedicated to the fundamentals - the basic procedures, how to get started, and technical tips - as well as advice on wound care and scar management.

These practical pointers are essential for students of plastic surgery, while also offering helpful refreshers for experienced practitioners.

The subsequent chapters describe the types of flaps that are traditionally taught and the ten most common flaps.

There is also a practical guide to W-plasty, Z-plasty and their various modifications, which can be applied to both scar revision and the closure of the donor sites.

The book also discusses the Keystone Perforator Island Flap (KPIF) and its application to various body sites, offering elegant solutions to some very tricky situations.