Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Of The Head And Neck An Issue Of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics E Book

Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and therapeutic costs especially in Western countries such as Australia, Europe and United States of America. The overall NMSC rates have risen precipitously in the last three decades, leading to an increase in patients seeking treatment from dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and related disciplines. The head and neck is a region in which anatomical, functional and aesthetic problems may occur; therefore, clinicians, surgeons and researchers are working to find new diagnostic techniques and therapeutic modalities. This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics reviews different topics in NMSC in-depth with discussion, figures, tables, clinical, histopathological and surgical photographs, and provides an up-to-date information source for the clinicians and surgeons. Guest Editor Cemal Cingi, an expert clinician and researcher in cancers of the head and neck, leads an international panel of authors on this subject.

Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and therapeutic costs especially in Western countries such as Australia, Europe and United States of America. The overall NMSC rates have risen precipitously in the last three decades, leading to an increase in patients seeking treatment from dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and related disciplines. The head and neck is a region in which anatomical, functional and aesthetic problems may occur; therefore, clinicians, surgeons and researchers are working to find new diagnostic techniques and therapeutic modalities. This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics reviews different topics in NMSC in-depth with discussion, figures, tables, clinical, histopathological and surgical photographs, and provides an up-to-date information source for the clinicians and surgeons. Guest Editor Cemal Cingi, an expert clinician and researcher in cancers of the head and neck, leads an international panel of authors on this subject.

This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, Guest Edited by Jeffrey S. Moyer, is devoted to Skin Cancer Surgery. Articles in this issue include: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer; Mohs Micrographic Surgery; Management of Early Stage Melanoma; Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Skin Cancer Malignancies; Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Treatment of Skin Cancer; Radiotherapy for Skin Cancers of the Face, Head, and Neck; Reconstruction of the Nose; Reconstruction of the Cheek; Reconstruction of the Lip and Chin; Reconstruction of the Forehead and Scalp; Reconstruction of the Ear; Periocular Reconstruction; Tissue Engineering and 3D Modeling for Facial Reconstruction; and Health Outcome Studies in Skin Cancer Surgery.

Non-melanoma skin cancer is a global public health issue. With an ever-increasing, and ageing, world population coupled with increasing numbers of immunosuppressed individuals the number of patients continues to rise. The head and neck is overwhelmingly the most frequent location for the development of a non-melanoma skin cancer and as such challenges the clinician with its complex anatomy. The importance of maintaining the aesthetics of the face and the function of the anatomy cannot be overstated, yet ultimately it is always the aim of curing a patient with the minimum of morbidity that clinicians strive for. However, the spectrum of presentations and subsequent management varies widely, ranging from patients with the ubiquitous low-risk mid-face basal cell carcinoma to those diagnosed with relatively uncommon but potentially life-threatening high-risk squamous cell carcinomas (e.g. involving metastatic lymph nodes or with perineural invasion present) and Merkel cell carcinomas.

Beyond the skin as protective barrier, surgeons and dermatologists explore the science of skin as they work with it every day on patients and clients with aging skin, facial scars, deformities, skin cancer, sun damage, vascular lesions, and traumatic injuries. This compilation of topics in Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics provides a primer on the basic science of skin, wound healing, exploration of genes, stem cells, and molecular science, along with direct clinical information related to surgery and medicine applicable in skin disorders, cosmetic procedures, and reconstructive procedures. Guest Editors David Hom and Adam Ingraffea lead a group of facial plastic surgeons and dermatologists who present an Overview of a specific skin problem, Therapeutic options, Clinical outcomes, Complications and sequela, along with a review of the most current literature to date on the subject of skin as is clinically and surgically relevant for dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and general practitioners.

This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Guest Edited by Drs. Brian R. Gastman and Michael W. Neumeister, is dedicated to Melanoma. This issue is one of four selected each year. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Melanoma risk factors and prevention, Biology and signaling pathways of melanoma, Immunobiology of melanoma, Clinical diagnosis and classification, Histopathologic and molecular diagnosis of melanoma, AJCC staging and other platforms to assess prognosis and risk, Current treatment guidelines of primary melanoma including wide excision and use of sentinel node biopsy, Dermatologic follow-up and assessment of suspicious lesions, Immunotherapy of melanoma, Targeted therapies for melanoma, Non-operative intra-tumoral therapies, Role of radiation for locoregional and distant metastatic melanoma, Adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy for melanoma, Surgery of the nodal basins for trunk and extremity melanoma, Extirpative considerations of melanoma of the head and neck, Treatment of lentigo melanoma of the head and neck, Reconstructive considerations of melanoma of the head and neck, Melanoma of the hands and feet, Rare variants of melanoma, and Emerging therapies for melanoma.

In this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Samuel L. Oyer brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Partial to Total Nasal Reconstruction. Nasal reconstruction of small defects is challenging, and the challenge compounds for full-thickness or near-total nasal defects. These complex procedures tax the ability of the most seasoned and skilled surgeons. This issue compiles the experience of experts in nasal reconstruction who share their techniques and pearls to optimize outcomes for patients with these challenging nasal defects. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including approach to major nasal reconstruction: benefits of staged surgery and use of technology; reconstruction of large nasal defects without a forehead flap; nasal lining reconstruction with pre-laminated forehead flap; nuances in forehead flap reconstruction for large nasal defects; prevention and management of complications in nasal reconstruction; management of traumatic nasal amputation injuries; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on partial to total nasal reconstruction, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. David B. Hom and Deborah Watson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Reducing Risks in Surgical Facial Plastic Procedures. Despite the many benefits of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, unfavorable outcomes and complications can occur even among experienced surgeons. In this issue, top experts discuss common risks and adverse events that may occur from a variety of procedures and describe ways to help prevent, manage, and treat them. Contains 17 practice-oriented topics on reducing risks for poor surgical wound healing, facial scarring, local skin flap failure, rhinoplasty, mandible and midface fracture repair, rhytidectomy, blepharoplasty, and more, as well as reducing legal risks and social media issues for cosmetic surgery. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on reducing risks in surgical facial plastic procedures, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.