TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Superficial Head and Neck Anatomy A1 - Greenway, Hugh T. A1 - Mishra, Vineet A1 - Miller, Lee M. A1 - Alsaad, Salman A2 - Avram, Marc R. A2 - Avram, Mathew M. A2 - Ratner, Désirée PY - 2015 T2 - Procedural Dermatology AB - Mastering surgical anatomy is crucial for the dermatologic surgeon, not only to obtain the best cosmetic outcome but also to avoid complications related to injury of underlying anatomic structures. Since a significant number of dermatologic surgeries are performed on the head and neck, the dermatologic surgeon ought to have full knowledge of the facial nerve and its branches, blood supply, sensory nerves, underlying musculature, and specialized structures such as the parotid duct. With a full understanding of the superficial anatomy of this complex region, the physician will have the confidence to perform a wide range of superficial surgical procedures while keeping possible risks and complications in mind. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175089698 ER -