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Panel Presentations

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Mohs Defect Reconstruction: A Case-Based Expert Panel

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Location: 136
CME/MOC Credit: 1
Disclosure(s):
Joseph B. Meleca, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Taha Z. Shipchandler, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this panel is to discuss straight-forward to complex Mohs defects that require meticulous planning and execution through a case-based discussion with experts in the field. We will investigate several subsites of the head and neck and emphasize that there are several possible options for reconstructing various defects each with their advantages and disadvantages. The panel will also emphasize the importance of restoring function as well as aesthetic appearance. This topic was specifically identified in a comprehensive gap analysis by the board and would be well bridged by this group of panelists. By the end of the talk, attendees will feel more comfortable managing defects sent over by Mohs surgeons. If the program committee feels it would be beneficial, we can create two different group panels of 4 people to discuss part 1 and part 2. This panel was performed the last year and was very successful/well attended.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explore several subsites in the head and neck that may be impacted by Mohs defects.
  2. Investigate various solutions to reconstructing Mohs defects.
  3. Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of each reconstructive option and how it relates to restoring function and cosmetic appeal.

    Moderator(s)

  • JM

    Joseph B. Meleca, MD

    Assistant Professor
    University of Chicago - Section of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • YH

    Yen Hsieh

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • James C. Wang, MD, PhD

    Assistant Professor
    Northwestern University
    Chicago, IL, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • Michael Eggerstedt, MD

    Assistant Professor, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Rush University Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.