Perhaps these words are more befitting the facial reconstructive surgeon than the master carpenter, for revision of the sequelae of improperly designed flaps or untoward reconstructive outcomes are some of the most challenging cases in a surgeon's career. Undoubtedly, adherence to this adage, with careful preoperative planning and performance of repairs, will minimize unfavorable outcomes, but invariably all surgeons at some point will be the recipient of such a conundrum.
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