This course is divided into two detailed units, providing an in-depth understanding of rhomboid flap techniques.
Unit 1: Advanced Rhomboid Flap Design and Planning
This unit explores the foundational principles and adaptations of rhomboid flaps:
- Flap Variants: Learn about the Limburg flap, the most basic rhomboid flap, and modifications like the Dufourmentel flap for added flexibility and reduced tension
- Planning for Success: Understand how to plan flap designs based on the defect, surrounding tissue laxity, and skin tension lines to minimise tension and optimise outcomes
- Mathematical Framework: Explore the geometry behind flap design, using angles and measurements to ensure accurate execution and alignment with skin tension lines.
Unit 2: Practical Application and Demonstrations
This unit emphasises the application of rhomboid flaps through hands-on and video demonstrations:
- Clinical Case Applications: Review clinical examples, including facial and lower limb closures, showcasing flap planning, execution, and adjustments for challenging cases
- Surgical Techniques: Watch step-by-step demonstrations on simulated models, such as pork skin, highlighting precise excision, flap mobilisation, and suturing techniques
- Addressing Challenges: Learn to manage dog ears, ensure tension-free closures, and avoid distortion of sensitive areas like the lateral canthus or eyelids
- Advanced Adjustments: Discover how to modify rhomboid flaps for unique defect shapes and sizes, including circular and oval defects, using innovative approaches like the Dufourmentel design
- This course equips participants with the expertise to confidently apply rhomboid flap techniques in diverse surgical scenarios, ensuring superior functional and cosmetic results.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the need for careful surgery techniques using direct closure, flaps, wedges and graft repair.
- Determine the principles of flap surgery and classification of skin flaps.
- Evaluate surgical decisions for the use of rhomboid flaps on the face and neck.
- Assess the role of rhomboid and advancement flaps for the upper and lower limbs, face and larger defects of the torso.
- Judge how to effectively plan lateral and dorsal nasal closures with local flaps.
Details
Cost: $195
Suitable for: All degree qualified medical practitioners.
Study mode: 100% online
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