Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: _____ lines are relaxed tension lines in the skin.

Answer: Kraissl's

Flashcard 12: The difference between pedicled TRAM and free TRAM flap is that _____ TRAM requires microsx and allows for sensory nerve reconstruction

Answer: free

Flashcard 13: Reinnervation begins in the skin graft at approximately _____ weeks

Answer: 4 to 5

Flashcard 14: Maximum permissible length:width ratio for a random position flap is _____

Answer: 3:1

Flashcard 15: _____ flaps are tissues isolated on small perforating vessels that run from more major blood vessels to supply the surface

Answer: Perforator

Flashcard 16: Abbe Estlander flap is used for the reconstruction of _____

Answer: lips

Flashcard 17: Exact localization of tenderness with the help of pin head in glomus tumor is called as _____ sign

Answer: Love's

Flashcard 18: DIEP is a variant of TRAM flap where a microvascular technique is used and is based on _____ artery

Answer: deep inferior epigastric

Flashcard 19: Which abdominal flap requires no incision to be made on the abdominal muscle?_____

Answer: SIEA

Flashcard 20: Which surgical instrument used for cutting bone is characterized by being beveled on both sides?

Answer: Osteotome (beveled on both sides)

Extra: A chisel is beveled on only one side. Osteotomes are frequently used in plastic surgery (e.g., rhinoplasty) to cut or shape bone.