… This article reviews the anatomy and function of the midface, defect classifications and
the breadth of common and novel reconstructive techniques including medical modeling …

… The “reconstructive ladder” provides a heuristic approach to restoring … reconstructive
surgeon. The aim of this chapter is to familiarize the reader with the aims of reconstructive surgery, …

… reconstruction for complex wounds in cosmetically sensitive areas. We propose these techniques
as an evolving unique rung in the reconstructive ladder… Extensive midfacial resection of …

… Goals of reconstruction are wound healing, vital structure protection, function, and … the
reconstructive ladder as it applies to defects of the oral cavity, oropharynx, nose, orbit, midface, …

… reconstruction are wound healing, vital structure protection, function, and cosmoses. In this
chapter, we discuss the reconstructive ladder … progressed, midfacial reconstruction may now …

… color and contour restoration. However, thoughtful reliance upon the “reconstructive ladder,”
… flap repair, will invariably guide the surgeon in an optimal approach to cheek reconstruction. …

… for choosing an appropriate flap when reconstructing a midface defect using a local flap. …
for choosing an appropriate flap when reconstructing a midface defect using a local flap. …

… is a major priority in the midface. The rectus … reconstructive capabilities. Tissue engineering
is becoming more mainstream and will surely have an impact on the reconstructive ladder. …

… of head and neck reconstructive surgery incorporating the … , using every rung of the
reconstructive ladder, and the end results … of the midface construct (C) and transferred to the face …

… , which may necessitate a repeat midfacial advancement surgery in the future. Conversely, …
skin flap transfer surgery. However, in some cases, the reconstructive ladder approach is not …