Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Glossary

Surgical reshaping of the skull dome to correct congenital or acquired deformities.

Surgical correction of premature fusion of skull sutures in infants.

Skin resurfacing technique using mechanical abrasion to remove superficial skin layers.

Breast reconstruction technique using abdominal tissue while preserving muscle integrity.

A clinical assessment of digital arterial circulation used to evaluate vascular supply before microsurgical procedures i...

A surgical technique that gradually lengthens or reshapes bone by controlled mechanical distraction to generate new bone...

A local skin flap from the nasal dorsum used to reconstruct nasal tip and alar defects while maintaining aesthetic subun...

Progressive hand condition causing finger contractures due to palmar fascia thickening, requiring surgical release.

Outward turning of the eyelid margin away from the globe, often requiring surgical correction to restore proper eyelid p...

Inward turning of the eyelid margin causing eyelashes to contact the eye surface, requiring surgical correction.

Surgical folding and suturing of stretched fascia to restore anatomical contour and strength.

Surgical incision of fascia to relieve compartment syndrome or facilitate tissue movement.

Technique using patient's own harvested adipose tissue for volume restoration and soft tissue augmentation.

Systematic postoperative assessment of tissue transfer viability using clinical and technological methods.

Death of tissue in a surgical flap due to inadequate blood supply.

Tissue transfer involving complete detachment and microvascular reanastomosis at the recipient site.

Full-thickness skin graft containing both epidermis and complete dermis.

A double-opposing Z-plasty technique for cleft palate repair that lengthens the palate and improves speech outcomes.

Glycosaminoglycans, complex carbohydrates that provide structural support in connective tissues and wound healing.

A scalp flap based on the galea aponeurotica, used for forehead and anterior scalp reconstruction.

A free or pedicled muscle flap from the medial thigh used for functional reconstruction, particularly in facial reanimat...

Surgical drainage of accumulated blood collection to prevent compression and tissue damage.

Abnormal bone formation in soft tissues, a potential complication following trauma or surgery.

Surgical correction of a congenital condition where the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis.