Product Description

Reconstruction of the maxilla following cancer resection has evolved over the past decade. Underpinned by advances in virtual surgery technology and an increased focus on dental rehabilitation, more sophisticated workflows using free bone flaps have become more commonplace. There are few reconstructions anywhere in the body that require the  restoration of similarly intricate bone and soft-tissue relations with implications for both form and function, like the maxilla. Success demands careful anatomical definition of the defect, an understanding of the goals and principles of reconstruction, and the understanding of relative strengths and limitations of the various reconstructive options. Equally, as no one technique is without shortcomings and maxillary surgery can be associated with a significant complication profile, it is just as important to match the patient and oncologic context to the reconstruction.
This article is intended to provide the reader with a broad overview of these core factors.
 
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accredits ASPS to provide educational activities and material with Category 1 CME credits. As an official CME provider, ASPS must comply with all ACCME standards, as outlined in the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery®Editors:
Editor-in-Chief: Kevin Chung, MD
Co-Editor: Amy Colwell, MD
Section Editors: John Y.S. Kim, MD

Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for all CME-related persons including plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives
After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Have a broad understanding of the oncological principles relating to cancers involving the maxilla.
   
2. Define anatomically the various types of maxillectomy defects and their associated morbidity.
3. Understand the goals and principles of maxillary reconstruction.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths, limitations, and alternative reconstructive options for the various types of maxillectomy defects.

Accreditation
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation
The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Recognition Statement
The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.

Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM: 1.0
Patient Safety Credit: 0.5
Media:Journal Article, video
Release Date: 9/01/2024
Expiration Date: 09/01/2027*
Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hour

*Course access ends on course expiration date

Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)

The following planners/faculty members/reviewers have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose:
Edwin J. Morrison, FRACS; Evan Matros, MD, MMSc, MPH

Product Code: 43044