The course is divided into two detailed units, offering comprehensive insights into the principles and practice of rotation flaps.
Unit 1: Foundations of Rotation Flap Design
This unit explores the fundamental principles of rotation flaps:
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Planning and Design: Learn to calculate the arc of rotation and determine pivot points using geometric principles tailored to defect size and location
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Applications: Understand the use of traditional rotation flaps and O-Z modifications for closures in high-tension areas like the scalp and temple, leveraging skin tension lines for optimal outcomes
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Clinical Anatomy: Gain a deep understanding of anatomical considerations, including blood supply, nerve preservation, and maintaining function in regions like the face and extremities.
Unit 2: Practical Demonstrations and Advanced Techniques
This unit emphasises real-world application through hands-on demonstrations:
- Surgical Execution: Watch step-by-step videos of rotation flap procedures, including the marking, excision, mobilisation, and closure of defects
- Complex Cases: Address challenging scenarios such as large defects, tight scalp closures, and overlapping lesions using advanced techniques like double rotation flaps
- Management of Tension and Dog Ears: Learn to reduce tension and address length discrepancies using Burow’s triangles, dermal sutures, and strategic trimming
- Multiflap Techniques: Explore the use of dual rotation flaps and O-Z flaps for midline or large defects, ensuring effective distribution of tissue and minimal tension on closure
- This course combines theoretical insights with practical expertise, enabling participants to execute rotation flaps confidently and achieve superior functional and cosmetic results in skin cancer surgery.
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
- Plan rotation flaps and their modifications
- Determine the correct steps for closures of scalp, cheek, dorsum of hand and lower limb defects with rotation flaps.
Details
Cost: $195
Suitable for: All degree qualified medical practitioners.
Study mode: 100% online
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