AO CMF Course—Reconstructive Surgery in Head and Neck with Flap Harvesting (with human anatomical specimens)
This 2.5-day course is a hands-on event encompassing state-of-the-art reconstructive techniques using a variety of free and pedicled flaps in the head and neck performed on human anatomical specimens.
The expert faculty will share their techniques, tips, and tricks for dealing with complications and salvage surgery. Participants will be introduced to computer-assisted planning for some bone flaps. Two participants will share one half of a human anatomical specimen for the flap harvesting procedures.
Top national, regional, and international faculty
2.5 days in duration
Early-career surgeons, experienced trainees ,and surgeons
Network with colleagues from all over the world
CME credits
Course content
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Course modules
- Module 1: Regional, pedicle, and soft tissue free flaps
- Module 2: Virtual planning of bone flaps
- Module 3: Bone free flaps
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What will you learn?
- Accurately predict the defect in the head and neck
- Choose the optimal reconstruction
- Decide if surgery is appropriate
- Perform reconstructive regional, pedicle, and soft-tissue flaps
- Perform reconstructive bone flaps
- Deal with complications and pitfalls
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Course participants
Experienced trainees, early-career surgeons, and experienced surgeons in oral maxillofacial, plastics or ear, nose, and throat surgery.
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About our wet lab
Our anatomical specimen courses are the next best thing after working with live patients. Ethically-sourced cadavers are carefully prepared to deliver a 100% realistic training experience as you will experience in the OR, maximizing your learning effort.
Course details may be subject to change. Please check your chosen date and location for the detailed program.
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