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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Mohs Defect Reconstruction: A Case-Based Expert Panel, Part 1

Sunday, October 1, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: 205ABC

    Moderator(s)

  • Joseph B. Meleca, MD

    Assistant Professor
    University of Chicago - Section of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
    Chicago, IL, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • Taha Z. Shipchandler, MD

    Program Director
    Indiana University Health
    Zionsville, IN, United States

  • MF

    Michael A. Fritz, MD

    Associate Professor CCLCM
    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

  • Linda N. Lee, MD

    Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
    Mass Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School
    Boston, MA, United States

Disclosure(s):
Joseph B. Meleca, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Taha Z. Shipchandler, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this panel is to discuss straight-forward to complex Mohs defects that require meticulous planning and execution through a case-based discussion with experts in the field. We will investigate several subsites of the head and neck and emphasize that there are several possible options for reconstructing various defects each with their advantages and disadvantages. The panel will also emphasize the importance of restoring function as well as aesthetic appearance. This topic was specifically identified in a comprehensive gap analysis by the board and would be well bridged by this group of panelists. By the end of the talk, attendees will feel more comfortable managing defects sent over by Mohs surgeons. This will be part 1 of 2.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Explore several subsites in the head and neck that may be impacted by Mohs defects.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Investigate various solutions to reconstructing Mohs defects.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of each reconstructive option and how it relates to restoring function and cosmetic appeal.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: This topic was specifically identified in a comprehensive gap analysis by the board. Additionally, we find that this topic provides a very dynamic discussion and crosses several areas in head and neck reconstruction to support functional and aesthetic concerns.