Update in Cutaneous Reconstruction: Flaps and Skin Grafting

Dear Colleagues,

The incidence of skin cancers is increasing. Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) comprise common cutaneous malignancies, including basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, together with rare cutaneous cancers, such as Merkel cell carcinoma and other forms of adnexal cancers. The majority of NMSCs can be successfully treated with surgery. Local flaps and skin grafts are the most common ways to reconstruct a defect after the removal of skin cancer.

Advances and innovations in dermatologic surgery are outstanding, helping to improve complex and various reconstructions, especially new designs and new indications for local skin flaps. Moreover, dermatologic surgeons not only deal with autologous tissue for reconstructive reasons, but also have expertise in the use of innovative alternative materials, such as dermal substitutes, and regenerative medicine.

In this Special Issue, we welcome authors to submit papers relating to surgical innovations in the field of reconstructive dermatologic surgery, as well as any research that aims to improve the knowledge or techniques in this field. Researchers are encouraged to submit their findings in the form of original articles, reviews, or brief communications.

Dr. Pedro Redondo
Dr. Rafael Salido-Vallejo
Guest Editors

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