[Facial skin tumors and plastic reconstruction: part 1]

Laryngorhinootologie. 2019 Feb;98(2):117-128. doi: 10.1055/a-0784-9844. Epub 2019 Feb 8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Skin tumors are becoming more and more frequent due to an increased exposition to UV-radiation and the growing age of the population. At the same time expectations with regard to function and aesthetics are growing. An in-total resection of the tumor with clear margins is the first step in surgical treatment of such patients. Reconstruction of the resulting defects depends on patient-specific factors such as prior radiation therapy or prior surgery, the patient´s individual expectations and the surgeon´s skills. Local flaps are favorable in several respects, however they require a detailed plan and experience when being executed. The following article provides an overview of the most frequent facial skin tumors and the secure margins they require. Furthermore, it gives a general overview of the design of local flaps and grafts.

Die Häufigkeit von Tumoren der Gesichtshaut nimmt aufgrund der steigenden UV-Exposition und der zunehmenden Alterung der Bevölkerung zu. Gleichzeitig steigen die Ansprüche an die Funktion und Ästhetik der rekonstruktiven Chirurgie im Gesicht. Die In-sano-Resektion mit Sicherheitsabstand ist der entscheidende erste Schritt eines operativen Vorgehens. Die anschließende Rekonstruktion ist von patientenspezifischen und weiteren Faktoren abhängig.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Esthetics
  • Face
  • Facial Neoplasms*
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Skin Neoplasms*
  • Surgical Flaps