Advancement Flaps

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (52 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

29 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

When a wound is too large to be closed through primary suturing, and other options like free grafting or local wound care are not feasible, using local flaps for reconstruction should be considered. Among various types of local flaps, the simplest is the advancement flap. Advancement flaps are crucial in wound closure by allowing scar camouflage along cosmetic subunit junctions. However, designing and transferring advancement flaps require expertise in several concepts, including managing standing cutaneous cones, directing primary tension vectors, and optimizing flap perfusion.

This activity reviews the techniques, contraindications, and indications of utilizing advancement. Contraindications are discussed to ensure clinicians are well-informed about scenarios where alternative methods might be more appropriate. Indications for employing advancement flaps, allowing clinicians to recognize situations where this technique offers optimal outcomes, are covered. Further, this activity underscores the vital role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients who require advancement flaps. The shared knowledge gained from the course enables the interprofessional team to collectively address challenges associated with advancement flaps, ensuring coordinated efforts for optimal patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Differentiate between various flap types, including advancement flaps, and make informed decisions regarding the most appropriate flap technique for specific clinical scenarios.

  • Screen patients carefully, evaluating their medical history, smoking habits, and potential contraindications for advancement flap procedures.

  • Communicate clearly with patients, explaining the advancement flap procedure, potential risks, and expected outcomes to obtain informed consent.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technicians, to ensure safe and efficient advancement flap surgeries.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

Daniel B. on 11/23/2020

Michele T. on 4/29/2021

Excellent topic

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Brittany Y. on 7/18/2022

Excellent topic!

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Sean S. on 12/27/2022

Excellent topic!

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Joseph F. on 5/19/2023

Not specific to hand

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Susan S. on 12/31/2023

Excellent topic!

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