Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection of the Head and Neck

David I Zimmer; Aaron M Wieland; Jamie A Ku

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2023.04.006

Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection of the Head and Neck

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2023 Aug;56(4):779-790. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2023.04.006. Epub 2023 Jun 3.

Authors

David I Zimmer¹, Aaron M Wieland², Jamie A Ku³

Affiliations

¹ Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue A71, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. Electronic address: zimmerd4@ccf.org.
² Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, BX7375 Clinical Science Center-K4, Madison, WI 53792-3284, USA.
³ Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue A71, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.

PMID: 37277301
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2023.04.006

Abstract

Skin cancer defects of the head and neck region can vary greatly in their complexity. Reconstructive surgeons are tasked with maintaining or restoring function as well as providing an excellent aesthetic outcome. This article provides an overview of reconstructive options following skin cancer resection broken down by different aesthetic regions and subunits. Although not meant to serve as an all-encompassing source, it provides common indications for using different sections of the reconstructive ladder based on location of defects, tissues involved, and patient factors.

Keywords: Cheek; Eyelid; Forehead; Head and neck; Lip; Nose; Reconstruction; Skin cancer.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cheek / surgery
Head and Neck Neoplasms* / surgery
Humans
Plastic Surgery Procedures*
Skin Neoplasms* / surgery
Surgical Flaps / surgery