Acquirement of capability to integrate knowledge from the basics of plastic and reconstructive surgery with the knowledge from clinical courses connected with the diseases of head and neck (maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, dental implantology). Deepening of knowledge around head and neck necessary for understanding of reconstructive surgery.
Familiarization with reconstructive surgery in the maxillofacial area. Vascular anatomy of head and neck. Reconstruction of post-ablation face defect and lower lips. Wound healing. Reconstruction of complex defects of oral cavity and pharynx. Bone and soft tissue augmentation. Microvascular lobes.
Culture of cells and tissue for needs of head and neck reconstruction. Aesthetic surgeries in the facial area. New biological and artificial materials for reconstruction of maxillofacial area. The future of surgical methods. Face transplantation.
Required course materials:
Bagatin M, Virag M. Maksilofacijalna kirurgija: Zagreb; Školska knjiga, 1991.
Šoša T, Sutlić Ž, Stanec Z, Tonković I. Kirugija: Zagreb; Medicinska biblioteka-Naklada Ljevak, 2007.- izabrana poglavlja
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Valorize the human anatomy of the head and neck
2. Compare the differences in normal structure and physiology in relation to pathological changes of the head and neck in the presence of tumors
3. Assess the risk of developing malignant diseases of the head and neck of an individual patient with regard to the presence of various risk factors
4. Recommend appropriate pharmacotherapy or surgical therapy to treat head and neck disease
