Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Ariana L. Shaari

  • Early depictions of reconstructive surgery: The tubed pedicle flap

    Ariana ShaariRutgers, New Jersey, United States The history of head and neck reconstruction is as rich as it is complex. Reconstructive techniques in this domain are broadly categorized as local pedicle flaps, regional flaps, and free flaps.1 These methods trace their origin to ancient practices, with renowned surgeon Sushruta’s use of the forehead flap for…