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which layer of skin is harvested for a split-thickness skin graft
(STSG)?— Ans: epidermis and part of the dermis
what surgical procedure involves removing excess skin and fat
from the abdomen?— Ans: abdominoplasty
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Mohs micrographic surgery is primarily used treat:— Ans: skin
cancer
what is the main advantage of the DIEP flap over the TRAM flap in
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breast reconstruction?— Ans: lower risk of hernia
surgical removal of excess eyelid tissue is called:— Ans:
blepharoplasty
a full-thickness skin graft includes epidermis and all layers of the
dermis— Ans: true
rhytidectomy is commonly known as a facelift— Ans: true
liposuction is typically performed to reconstruct severely burned
skin— Ans: false
nipple reconstruction can be performed following a
mastectomy— Ans: true
the rule of nines is only used for adults in burn management—
Ans: true
what is the purpose of the rule of nines in burn management?—
Ans: estimating burn surface area
what does a split-thickness skin graft typically consist of?— Ans:
epidermis and partial dermis
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what type of surgery reduces and lifts breast tissue?— Ans:
reduction mammoplasty
surgical removal of fat using suction is called:— Ans: liposuction
a brow lift performed through small incisions using a scope is
called a(n):— Ans: endoscopic brow lift
mastopexy— Ans: breast lift
difference between a TRAM and DIEP flap?— Ans: TRAM involves
the reduces rectus abdominis; DIEP is only skin and fat, spares
muscle
blepharoplasty— Ans: eyelid lift
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mastopexy— Ans: shape
augmentation— Ans: volume
rhytidectomy— Ans: facelift
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mentoplasty— Ans: chin augmentation
ptosis— Ans: eyelid drooping
abdominoplasty— Ans: "tummy tuck"
otoplasty— Ans: ear pinning
rhinoplasty— Ans: nose reshaping
scar revision— Ans: z-plasty, w-plasty
microtia repair— Ans: external ear reconstruction
dupuytren's contracture release— Ans: hand deformity
correction
syndactyly/ polydactyly release— Ans: separation or removal of
fused/ extra digits
panniculectomy— Ans: removal of the pannus, excess skin and
tissue from the lower abdomen
rule of nines— Ans: used for adults only, tool to estimate totally
body surface (TBSA) affected by burns
brower and lund— Ans: burn system used for children
pexy— Ans: lift
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plastic surgery exam Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers) Already
Graded A+
which layer of skin is harvested for a split-thickness skin graft
(STSG)?— Ans: epidermis and part of the dermis
what surgical procedure involves removing excess skin and fat
from the abdomen?— Ans: abdominoplasty
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Mohs micrographic surgery is primarily used treat:— Ans: skin
cancer
what is the main advantage of the DIEP flap over the TRAM flap in
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breast reconstruction?— Ans: lower risk of hernia
surgical removal of excess eyelid tissue is called:— Ans:
blepharoplasty
a full-thickness skin graft includes epidermis and all layers of the
dermis— Ans: true
rhytidectomy is commonly known as a facelift— Ans: true
liposuction is typically performed to reconstruct severely burned
skin— Ans: false
nipple reconstruction can be performed following a
mastectomy— Ans: true
the rule of nines is only used for adults in burn management—
Ans: true
what is the purpose of the rule of nines in burn management?—
Ans: estimating burn surface area
what does a split-thickness skin graft typically consist of?— Ans:
epidermis and partial dermis
, 2
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what type of surgery reduces and lifts breast tissue?— Ans:
reduction mammoplasty
surgical removal of fat using suction is called:— Ans: liposuction
a brow lift performed through small incisions using a scope is
called a(n):— Ans: endoscopic brow lift
mastopexy— Ans: breast lift
difference between a TRAM and DIEP flap?— Ans: TRAM involves
the reduces rectus abdominis; DIEP is only skin and fat, spares
muscle
blepharoplasty— Ans: eyelid lift
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mastopexy— Ans: shape
augmentation— Ans: volume
rhytidectomy— Ans: facelift
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mentoplasty— Ans: chin augmentation
ptosis— Ans: eyelid drooping
abdominoplasty— Ans: "tummy tuck"
otoplasty— Ans: ear pinning
rhinoplasty— Ans: nose reshaping
scar revision— Ans: z-plasty, w-plasty
microtia repair— Ans: external ear reconstruction
dupuytren's contracture release— Ans: hand deformity
correction
syndactyly/ polydactyly release— Ans: separation or removal of
fused/ extra digits
panniculectomy— Ans: removal of the pannus, excess skin and
tissue from the lower abdomen
rule of nines— Ans: used for adults only, tool to estimate totally
body surface (TBSA) affected by burns
brower and lund— Ans: burn system used for children
pexy— Ans: lift
