Reconstructive Showdown 2023 (2023 AMW) Session
2023 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Come join us for the 2023 Reconstructive Showdown! Here we will debate the best reconstructive techniques for common cutaneous, mucosal, soft tissue, and traumatic defects. Cases will be presented in entertaining debate-style format by our expert reconstructive surgeons. Participants will leave able to recognize which local, regional or free flap works best for a variety of common defects. Additional perspective will be provided on what criteria should be used to drive intraoperative decision-making as well as a focus on best techniques to manage perioperative complications in reconstructive surgery. With panelists of diverse backgrounds and training, our session will provide insight into the various approaches to thesereconstructive challenges and how to plan appropriately to optimize the chance of long-term success. Join us for this lively discussion to learn from our team and share your experience as well.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: (1) Compare and contrast various local and regional flap options for common cutaneous, mucosal, and soft tissue defects.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: (2) Recognize when free tissue transfer/advanced reconstructive care may be necessary for more extensive head and neck defects, both from malignancy and secondary to trauma.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: (3) Manage early and late perioperative complications of common cutaneous and mucosal reconstructions.BACKGROUND STATEMENT: While this panel has been offered for many years, our content is refreshed to focus more on cutaneous malignancy reconstructive management (large mohs reconstructions) and management of flap complications, thus addressing 2 gap analysis areas for 2023.