10 Questions
What is the primary priority in reconstruction according to the text?
The primary priority in reconstruction is to achieve primary healing.
What is the fundamental difference between a graft and a flap in plastic surgery?
A graft is a piece of tissue that is moved without its blood supply, while a flap is a piece of tissue that is moved maintaining its blood supply.
What is the origin of the term 'plastic' in plastic surgery?
The term 'plastic' comes from the Greek 'Plasticos', which means 'that may be molded'.
What is the purpose of reconstructive procedures in plastic surgery?
The purpose of reconstructive procedures is to avoid the adverse consequences of healing by second intention in terms of delay and poor function.
Why is planning and selection considered central to the practice of plastic surgery?
Planning and selection are central to the practice of plastic surgery because if the aims of quiet primary healing and superior results in appearance cannot be achieved by direct closure of a wound, a more complex technique is selected from the reconstructive ladder.
What are the types of free grafts commonly used in plastic surgery?
Skin graft, Fat graft, Bone graft, Cartilage graft, Tendon graft, Nerve graft, Composite graft
What are the indications of skin graft?
Skin loss (post-traumatic, post-surgical, pathological process), Mucosal loss (after excision of leukoplakic patch in oral cavity, vaginal agenesis)
What are the contraindications for skin graft?
Avascular recipient areas (cortical bone without periosteum, cartilage without perichondrium, tendon without paratenon), Infection (heavily infected wound with copious discharge, infection by Beta-hemolytic streptococcus)
What is the process of revascularization and reattachment of a skin graft to the recipient area called?
Take of the graft
What are the clinical differences between healthy and unhealthy granulation tissue?
Healthy granulation: Slough absent, minimal discharge, pink or red color, granular surface, supports skin grafting, no bad odor. Unhealthy granulation: Slough present, copious discharge, yellowish red color, glazed slimy surface, does not support skin grafting, bad odor
This quiz covers the basics of plastic surgery, including the definition, methods of repair and reconstruction, and the origins of the term 'plastic'. Topics include tissue transfer, grafts, flaps, and the molding and reshaping of tissues. Whether you're a medical student, practicing surgeon, or simply curious about plastic surgery, this quiz offers valuable insights into the field.
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