Surgical planes of the head and neck

E Samaniego; C Prada; M Á Rodríguez-Prieto

doi:10.1016/S1578-2190(11)70781-8

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Surgical planes of the head and neck

E Samaniego, C Prada and M Á Rodríguez-Prieto

Actas dermo-sifiliográficas (English ed.), Vol.102(3), pp.167-174

04/2011

DOI: 10.1016/S1578-2190(11)70781-8

PMID: 21353190

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Abstract

The surgical plane is a plane of dissection that can be used to excise a tumor while preserving most of the neurovascular structures. The majority of skin tumors are situated on the head and neck, and dermatologic surgeons should therefore have detailed knowledge of the surgical anatomy of this region. Fear of damaging important structures may result in insufficient efficacy of the surgical treatment, with consequent risk of persistence or recurrence of the tumor. Knowledge of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and its relationship to key neurovascular structures enables the operation to be planned and will help us to locate the appropriate plane and minimize postoperative complications. The objective of this article is to review the key anatomical features defining suitable planes of dissection in the head and neck, the use of which will ensure survival of flaps and grafts.

Neck - anatomy & histology

Surgical Flaps

Neck Muscles - anatomy & histology

Neck Muscles - innervation

Humans

Intraoperative Complications - prevention & control

Head - anatomy & histology

Facial Muscles - blood supply

Ligaments - anatomy & histology

Neck - surgery

Neck Muscles - blood supply

Facial Muscles - innervation

Dissection

Skin Neoplasms - surgery

Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery

Facial Muscles - anatomy & histology

Head - surgery

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Title: Subtitle: Surgical planes of the head and neck
Creators: E Samaniego - Servicio de Dermatología, Complejo Asistencial de León, España. eliasamaniego@yahoo.es
C Prada
M Á Rodríguez-Prieto
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Actas dermo-sifiliográficas (English ed.), Vol.102(3), pp.167-174
DOI: 10.1016/S1578-2190(11)70781-8
PMID: 21353190
NLM abbreviation: Actas Dermosifiliogr
ISSN: 1578-2190
eISSN: 1578-2190
Publisher: Spain
Alternative title: Planos quirúrgicos en cabeza y cuello
Language: Spanish
Date published: 04/2011
Academic Unit: Neurology; Radiology; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Neurosurgery
Record Identifier: 9984072089002771

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