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Porcine As a Training Module for Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction
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Expertise in Head and Neck Cutaneous Reconstructive Surgery
Min Deng1, H William Higgins2, Kendra Lesiak3
1Department of Dermatology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Summary
Dermatology, plastic surgery, and otolaryngology are the main contributors to head and neck reconstructive surgery literature. This study analyzed publications from 2000-2015 to determine specialty contributions in various reconstructive techniques.
Area of Science:
- Medical Specialties
- Surgical Oncology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Skin cancer management has advanced with Mohs surgery and specialized dermatology training.
- The impact of these advancements on reconstructive literature is not well-defined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the contributions of different medical specialties to head and neck cutaneous oncologic reconstructive literature.
- To identify leading specialties in specific reconstructive techniques.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of head and neck reconstructive literature (2000-2015).
- Searched for articles on suture techniques, linear closure, and various flap procedures.
- Identified the senior author's specialty for each relevant publication.
Main Results:
- Dermatologists were primary authors for suture techniques (58.2%) and linear closures (48.1%).
- Plastic surgeons led in advancement (40.5%) and rotation flaps (38.9%), and transposition (47.3%) and interpolation flaps (39.4%).
- Otolaryngology also showed significant contributions across flap techniques.
Conclusions:
- Plastic surgery, dermatology, and otolaryngology are the leading specialties in cutaneous head and neck reconstruction.
- Specialty contributions vary depending on the specific reconstructive technique employed.
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