Department / Division:
Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Address:
DUMC 3181
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone:
919-684-3320

Office Telephone:
919-684-3320

Fax Telephone:
919-681-2670

• MD, University of Munich (Germany), 1990

• General Surgery, University of Heidelberg (Germany), 1998

• Plastic Surgery, University of Heidelberg (Germany), 2000
• Hand Surgery, University of Heidelberg (Germany), 2003

• PhD, Plastic Surgery-Physiology, University of Heidelberg (Germany), 2004
• MHSc, Duke University Medical Center, 2007

Clinical Interests:
All aspects of cosmetic surgery, including breast, face, and post-bariatric plastic surgery, such as "tummy tucks," thigh lifts, and brachioplasty; craniomaxillofacial trauma; reconstructive surgery, including acquired defects of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, and trunk; abdominal hernia repairs and extremities; microsurgery

Research Interests:
Clinical outcome studies
Translational research
Basic sciences including tissue engineering, composite tissue allograft transplantation

Representative Publications:
Zhang YX, Wang D, Zhang Y, Ong YS, Follmar KE, Tahernia AH, Pang FK, Erdmann D, Qian Y, Levin LS. Triple chimeric flap based on anterior tibial vessels for reconstruction of severe traumatic injuries of the hand with thumb loss. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Jan;123(1):268-75. (2009) Abstract

Erdmann D, Bruno AD, Follmar KE, Stokes TH, Gonyon DL, Marcus JR. The helical arcade: anatomic basis for survival in near-total ear avulsion. J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Jan;20(1):245-8. (2009) Abstract

Zhang YX, Yang J, Wang D, Ong YS, Follmar KE, Zhang Y, Erdmann D, Zenn MR, Qian Y, Levin LS. Extended applications of vascularized preauricular and helical rim flaps in reconstruction of nasal defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 May;121(5):1589-97. (2008) Abstract

Wong MS, Erdmann D, Levin LS. Split turnover pectoralis muscle flap for the treatment of sternal osteomyelitis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Mar;121(3):1063-4; author reply 1064-5. (2008) Abstract

Mischen BT, Follmar KE, Moyer KE, Buehrer B, Olbrich KC, Levin LS, Klitzman B, Erdmann D. Metabolic and functional characterization of human adipose-derived stem cells in tissue engineering. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Sep;122(3):725-38. (2008) Abstract

Messmer C, Baccarani A, Follmar KE, Mukundan S, Levin LS, Marcus JR, Erdmann D. [Facial allograft transplantation: fiction or reality? Surgical techniques in a fresh human cadaver model] Chirurg. 2008 Apr;79(4):340-5. (2008) Abstract

Follmar KE, Baccarani A, Das RR, Mukundan S, Levin LS, Erdmann D, Marcus JR. Osteocutaneous face transplantation. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2008;61(5):518-24. (2008) Abstract

Erdmann D. Resection of panniculus morbidus: a salvage procedure with a steep learning curve. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Oct;122(4):1290; author reply 1290-2. (2008) Abstract

Erdmann D, Price K, Reed S, Follmar KE, Levin LS, Marcus JR. A financial analysis of operative facial fracture management. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Apr;121(4):1323-7. (2008) Abstract

Erdmann D, Follmar KE, Debruijn M, Bruno AD, Jung SH, Edelman D, Mukundan S, Marcus JR. A retrospective analysis of facial fracture etiologies. Ann Plast Surg. 2008 Apr;60(4):398-403. (2008) Abstract

Baumeister S, Follmar KE, Zenn MR, Erdmann D, Levin LS. Strategy for reoperative free flaps after failure of a first flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Sep;122(3):962-71. (2008) Abstract

Wang HT, Erdmann D, Olbrich KC, Friedman AH, Levin LS, Zenn MR. Free flap reconstruction of the scalp and calvaria of major neurosurgical resections in cancer patients: lessons learned closing large, difficult wounds of the dura and skull. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Mar;119(3):865-72. (2007) Abstract

Scheufler O, Erdmann D. [Current concepts and trends in post-bariatric plastic surgery] Chirurg. 2007 Apr;78(4):316-25. (2007) Abstract

Nicolay NH, Bruno AD, Follmar KE, Stokes TH, Gonyon DL, Marcus JR, Erdmann D. [Near-total ear amputation: anatomical bases and management] Chirurg. 2007 Sep;78(9):835-9. (2007) Abstract

Heitmann C, Khan FN, Erdmann D, Olbrich KC, Adam Sharkawy A, Klitzman B. Vein graft anastomoses with magnets. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2007;60(12):1296-301. (2007) Abstract

Follmar KE, Prichard HL, DeCroos FC, Wang HT, Levin LS, Klitzman B, Olbrich KC, Erdmann D. Combined bone allograft and adipose-derived stem cell autograft in a rabbit model. Ann Plast Surg. 2007 May;58(5):561-5. (2007) Abstract

Follmar KE, Debruijn M, Baccarani A, Bruno AD, Mukundan S, Erdmann D, Marcus JR. Concomitant injuries in patients with panfacial fractures. J Trauma. 2007 Oct;63(4):831-5. (2007) Abstract

Follmar KE, Debruijn M, Baccarani A, Bruno AD, Mukundan S, Erdmann D, Marcus JR. Concomitant injuries in patients with panfacial fractures. J Trauma. 2007 Oct;63(4):831-5. (2007) Abstract

Follmar KE, Baccarani A, Das RR, Erdmann D, Marcus JR, Mukundan S. A clinically applicable reporting system for the diagnosis of facial fractures. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007 Jul;36(7):593-600. (2007) Abstract

Follmar KE, Baccarani A, Baumeister SP, Levin LS, Erdmann D. The distally based sural flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 May;119(6):138e-148e. (2007) Abstract

Erdmann D, Wong MS, Lettieri SC, Levin LS, Gunn LA. Use of the vacuum-assisted closure system in the treatment of enterocutaneous fistulas: a follow-up. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Sep 15;120(4):1092. (2007) Abstract

Baumeister S, Follmar KE, Erdmann D, Baccarani A, Levin LS. Tissue expansion of free and pedicled flaps after transfer: possibilities and indications. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2007 Feb;23(2):63-8. (2007) Abstract

Baccarani A, Yasui K, Olbrich KC, El-Sabbagh A, Kovach S, Follmar KE, Erdmann D, Levin LS, Stamler JS, Klitzman B, Zenn MR. Efficacy of ethyl nitrite in reversing surgical vasospasm. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2007 Jul;23(5):257-62. (2007) Abstract

Baccarani A, Follmar KE, De Santis G, Adani R, Pinelli M, Innocenti M, Baumeister S, von Gregory H, Germann G, Erdmann D, Levin LS. Free vascularized tissue transfer to preserve upper extremity amputation levels. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Sep 15;120(4):971-81. (2007) Abstract

Baccarani A, Follmar KE, Das RR, Mukundan S, Marcus JR, Levin LS, Erdmann D. A pilot study in sub-SMAS face transplantation: defining donor compatibility and assessing outcomes in a cadaver model. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Jan;119(1):121-9. (2007) Abstract

Stokes TH, Follmar KE, Silverstein AD, Weizer AZ, Donatucci CF, Anderson EE, Erdmann D. Use of negative-pressure dressings and split-thickness skin grafts following penile shaft reduction and reduction scrotoplasty in the management of penoscrotal elephantiasis. Ann Plast Surg. 2006 Jun;56(6):649-53. (2006) Abstract

Scheufler O, Radmer S, Erdmann D, Exner K, Germann G, Andresen R. [Current treatment of hamate hook fractures] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 2006 Oct;38(5):273-82. (2006) Abstract

Scheufler O, Farhadi J, Pierer G, Levin LS, Erdmann D. [The infragluteal perforator flap] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 2006 Dec;38(6):390-7. (2006) Abstract

Scheufler O, Farhadi J, Kovach SJ, Kukies S, Pierer G, Levin LS, Erdmann D. Anatomical basis and clinical application of the infragluteal perforator flap. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Nov;118(6):1389-400. (2006) Abstract

Ravin AG, Gottlieb NB, Wang HT, Meade RA, Humphrey JS, Schwarz KW, Levin LS, Tyler DS, Erdmann D. Effect of the Veterans Affairs Medical System on plastic surgery residency training. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Feb;117(2):656-60. (2006) Abstract

Gunn LA, Follmar KE, Wong MS, Lettieri SC, Levin LS, Erdmann D. Management of enterocutaneous fistulas using negative-pressure dressings. Ann Plast Surg. 2006 Dec;57(6):621-5. (2006) Abstract

Follmar KE, Decroos FC, Prichard HL, Wang HT, Erdmann D, Olbrich KC. Effects of glutamine, glucose, and oxygen concentration on the metabolism and proliferation of rabbit adipose-derived stem cells. Tissue Eng. 2006 Dec;12(12):3525-33. (2006) Abstract

Erdmann D, Meade RA, Lins RE, McCann RL, Richardson WJ, Levin LS. Use of the microvascular free fibula transfer as a salvage reconstruction for failed anterior spine surgery due to chronic osteomyelitis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Jun;117(7):2438-45; discussion 2446-7. (2006) Abstract

Erdmann D, Levin S. Delayed reverse sural flap for staged reconstruction of the foot and lower leg. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Aug;118(2):571-2. (2006) Abstract

Erdmann D, Kovach SJ, Lawson RD, Levin LS. Ipsilateral reversed free fibula transfer for femoral shaft reconstruction: a modification of a previously reported technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2006 Feb;56(2):216-9. (2006) Abstract

Baumeister S, Levin LS, Erdmann D. [Literature and own strategies concerning soft-tissue reconstruction and exposed osteosynthetic hardware] Chirurg. 2006 Jul;77(7):616-21. (2006) Abstract

Baumeister S, Levin LS, Erdmann D. [Literature and own strategies concerning soft-tissue reconstruction and exposed osteosynthetic hardware.] Chirurg. 2006 Jun 1. (2006) Abstract

Baccarani A, Follmar KE, Marcus JR, Levin LS, Erdmann D. Fascio-subcutaneous extension of a free radial forearm flap for frontonasal duct obliteration. J Craniofac Surg. 2006 Nov;17(6):1163-6. (2006) Abstract

Baccarani A, Follmar KE, Baumeister SP, Marcus JR, Erdmann D, Levin LS. Technical and anatomical considerations of face harvest in face transplantation. Ann Plast Surg. 2006 Nov;57(5):483-8. (2006) Abstract

Wang HT, Hartzell T, Olbrich KC, Erdmann D, Georgiade GS. Delay of transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap reconstruction improves flap reliability in the obese patient. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 Aug;116(2):613-8; discussion 619-20. (2005) Abstract

Wang HT, Fletcher JW, Erdmann D, Levin LS. Use of the anterolateral thigh free flap for upper-extremity reconstruction. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2005 Jul;30(4):859-64. (2005) Abstract

Schäfer T, Kukies S, Stokes TH, Levin LS, Donatucci CF, Erdmann D. The prepuce as a donor site for reconstruction of an extravasation injury to the foot in a newborn. Ann Plast Surg. 2005 Jun;54(6):664-6. (2005) Abstract

Scheufler O, Radmer S, Erdmann D, Germann G, Pierer G, Andresen R. Therapeutic alternatives in nonunion of hamate hook fractures: personal experience in 8 patients and review of literature. Ann Plast Surg. 2005 Aug;55(2):149-54. (2005) Abstract

Scheufler O, Andresen R, Radmer S, Erdmann D, Exner K, Germann G. Hook of hamate fractures: critical evaluation of different therapeutic procedures. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 Feb;115(2):488-97. (2005) Abstract

Erdmann D, Gottlieb N, Humphrey JS, Le TC, Bruno W, Levin LS. Sural flap delay procedure: a preliminary report. Ann Plast Surg. 2005 May;54(5):562-5. (2005) Abstract

Wong MS, Erdmann D, Sweis R, Pöllmann C, Farrar M, Georgiade GS, Levin LS, Olbrich KC, Klitzman B. Basic fibroblast growth factor expression following surgical delay of rat transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004 Jun;113(7):2030-6. (2004) Abstract

Wang HT, Erdmann D, Fletcher JW, Levin LS. Anterolateral thigh flap technique in hand and upper extremity reconstruction. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2004 Dec;8(4):257-61. (2004) Abstract

Przybilski M, Deb R, Erdmann D, Germann G. [New developments in skin replacement materials] Chirurg. 2004 Jun;75(6):579-87. (2004) Abstract

Erdmann D, Sweis R, Heitmann C, Yasui K, Olbrich KC, Levin LS, Sharkawy AA, Klitzman B. Side-to-side sutureless vascular anastomosis with magnets. J Vasc Surg. 2004 Sep;40(3):505-11. (2004) Abstract

Erdmann D, Pu CM, Levin LS. Nonunion of the clavicle: a rare indication for vascularized free fibula transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004 Dec;114(7):1859-63. (2004) Abstract

Erdmann D, Pippen AM, Moquin KJ, Sweis R, Niklason LE, Levin LS, Olbrich KC, Klitzman B. Immunohistochemical identification of vascular endothelial growth factor in pig latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps following ischemia-reperfusion injury. Ann Plast Surg. 2004 Oct;53(4):398-403. (2004) Abstract

Erdmann D, Giessler GA, Bergquist GE, Bruno W, Young H, Heitmann C, Levin LS. [Free fibula transfer. Analysis of 76 consecutive microsurgical procedures and review of the literature] Chirurg. 2004 Aug;75(8):799-809. (2004) Abstract

Deb R, Giessler GA, Przybilski M, Erdmann D, Germann G. [Secondary plastic surgical reconstruction in severely burned patients] Chirurg. 2004 Jun;75(6):588-98. (2004) Abstract

Küntscher MV, Erdmann D, Levin LS, Germann G. [Role of a sensory innervated plantar fillet free flap for reconstruction of sacral pressure sores in paraplegic patients. Last resort for reconstruction of sacral pressure sores in paraplegics] Chirurg. 2003 Aug;74(8):734-8. (2003) Abstract

Küntscher MV, Erdmann D, Boltze WH, Germann G. Use of a free jejunal graft for oesophageal reconstruction following perforation after cervical spine surgery: case report and review of the literature. Spinal Cord. 2003 Oct;41(10):543-8. (2003) Abstract

Giessler GA, Erdmann D, Germann G. Soft tissue coverage in devastating hand injuries. Hand Clin. 2003 Feb;19(1):63-71, vi. (2003) Abstract

Erdmann D, Sweis R, Wong MS, Niklason LE, du Laney TV, Levin LS, Klitzman B, Olbrich KC. Vascular endothelial growth factor expression in pig latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps after ischemia reperfusion injury. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Feb;111(2):775-80. (2003) Abstract

Baumeister SP, Spierer R, Erdmann D, Sweis R, Levin LS, Germann GK. A realistic complication analysis of 70 sural artery flaps in a multimorbid patient group. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Jul;112(1):129-40; discussion 141-2. (2003) Abstract

Schuh TE, Erdmann D, Levin LS. [Symmetrical peripheral gangrene of unknown etiology] Chirurg. 2002 Jun;73(6):638-41. (2002) Abstract

Schierle HP, Lemperle G, Erdmann D. The Buruli type ulcer. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 Jun;109(7):2608. (2002) Abstract

Küntscher MV, Juran S, Menke H, Gebhard MM, Erdmann D, Germann G. The role of pre-ischaemic application of the nitric oxide donor spermine/nitric oxide complex in enhancing flap survival in a rat model. Br J Plast Surg. 2002 Jul;55(5):430-3. (2002) Abstract

Küntscher MV, Erdmann D, Strametz S, Sauerbier M, Germann G, Levin LS. [The use of fillet flaps in upper extremity and shoulder reconstruction] Chirurg. 2002 Oct;73(10):1019-24. (2002) Abstract

Küntscher MV, Blome-Eberwein S, Pelzer M, Erdmann D, Germann G. Transcardiopulmonary vs pulmonary arterial thermodilution methods for hemodynamic monitoring of burned patients. J Burn Care Rehabil. 2002 Jan-Feb;23(1):21-6. (2002) Abstract

Heitmann C, Erdmann D, Levin LS. Treatment of segmental defects of the humerus with an osteoseptocutaneous fibular transplant. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Dec;84-A(12):2216-23. (2002) Abstract

Giessler GA, Erdmann D, Germann G. [Plastic surgery coverage of skin defects] Chirurg. 2002 Mar;73(3):290-302. (2002) Abstract

Erdmann D, Sweis R, Wong MS, Eyler CE, Olbrich KC, Levin LS, Germann G, Klitzman B. [Current perspectives of orthogonal polarization spectral imaging in plastic surgery] Chirurg. 2002 Aug;73(8):827-32. (2002) Abstract

Erdmann D, Sundin BM, Yasui K, Wong MS, Levin LS. Microsurgical free flap transfer to amputation sites: indications and results. Ann Plast Surg. 2002 Feb;48(2):167-72. (2002) Abstract

Erdmann D, Sundin BM, Moquin KJ, Young H, Georgiade GS. Delay in unipedicled TRAM flap reconstruction of the breast: a review of 76 consecutive cases. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 Sep 1;110(3):762-7. (2002) Abstract

Erdmann D, Bergquist GE, Levin LS. Ipsilateral free fibula transfer for reconstruction of a segmental femoral-shaft defect. Br J Plast Surg. 2002 Dec;55(8):675-7. (2002) Abstract

Sauerbier M, Erdmann D, Bickert B, Wittemann M, Germann G. [Defect coverage of the hand and forearm with a free scapula-parascapula flap] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 2001 Jan;33(1):20-5. (2001) Abstract

Menke H, Baumeister S, Buchhold C, Erdmann D, Sauerbier M, Germann G. [Therapeutic strategies for covering traumatic defects of the heel area] Unfallchirurg. 2001 Dec;104(12):1145-9. (2001) Abstract

Levin LS, Erdmann D. Primary and secondary microvascular reconstruction of the upper extremity. Hand Clin. 2001 Aug;17(3):447-55, ix. (2001) Abstract

Küntscher MV, Erdmann D, Homann HH, Steinau HU, Levin SL, Germann G. The concept of fillet flaps: classification, indications, and analysis of their clinical value. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001 Sep 15;108(4):885-96. (2001) Abstract

Erdmann D, Drye C, Heller L, Wong MS, Levin SL. Abdominal wall defect and enterocutaneous fistula treatment with the Vacuum-Assisted Closure (V.A.C.) system. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001 Dec;108(7):2066-8. (2001) Abstract

Sauerbier M, Tränkle M, Erdmann D, Menke H, Germann G. Functional outcome with scaphotrapeziotrapezoid arthrodesis in the treatment of Kienböck's disease stage III. Ann Plast Surg. 2000 Jun;44(6):618-25. (2000) Abstract

Sauerbier M, Erdmann D, Brüner S, Pelzer M, Menke H, Germann G. [Covering soft tissue defects and unstable scars over the Achilles tendon by free microsurgical flap-plasty] Chirurg. 2000 Sep;71(9):1161-6. (2000) Abstract

Menke H, Baumeister S, Erdmann D, Sauerbier M, Germann G. [Therapeutic options in treatment of heel defects. Presentation of an algorithm for therapeutic strategy] Chirurg. 2000 Mar;71(3):311-8. (2000) Abstract

Erdmann D, Lee B, Roberts CD, Levin LS. Management of lawnmower injuries to the lower extremity in children and adolescents. Ann Plast Surg. 2000 Dec;45(6):595-600. (2000) Abstract

Erdmann D, Küntscher M, Petracic A, Sauerbier M, Menke H, Schirren J, Dienemann H, Germann G. [Plastic surgery coverage of osteocutaneous defects of the sternum area with the vertical and transversal rectus abdominis muscle (VRAM/TRAM) flap] Chirurg. 2000 Sep;71(9):1156-60. (2000) Abstract

Sauerbier M, Bickert B, Kluge S, Erdmann D, Germann G. [Mid-term results of scapho-trapezio-trapezoid arthrodesis in aseptic semilunar bone necrosis stage IIIa/b] Langenbecks Arch Chir Suppl Kongressbd. 1998;115:1274-8. (1998) Abstract

Erdmann D, Schierle H, Sauerbier M, Germann G, Lemperle G. [Reconstruction of severe facial defects due to noma] Chirurg. 1998 Nov;69(11):1257-62. (1998) Abstract

Zamboni WA, Mazolewski PJ, Erdmann D, Bergman BA, Hussman J, Cooper MD, Smoot EC, Russell RC. Evaluation of penicillin and hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of streptococcal myositis. Ann Plast Surg. 1997 Aug;39(2):131-6. (1997) Abstract

Germann G, Erdmann D, Sauerbier M, Bickert B. [Plastic surgery defect coverage in the area of the pelvis and trunk] Chirurg. 1997 May;68(5):469-76. (1997) Abstract

Erdmann D, Cedidi C, Schepler H, Germann G. [Plastic surgery concepts for coverage of extremity defects within the scope of general surgery] Chirurg. 1997 May;68(5):454-60. (1997) Abstract

Hussmann J, Hebebrand D, Erdmann D, Roth A, Kucan JO, Moticka J. [Lymphocyte subpopulations in spleen and blood after early wound debridement and acute/chronic treatment with hyperbaric oxygen] Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 1996 Mar;28(2):103-7. (1996) Abstract

Haws MJ, Erdmann D, Brown RE. Above-elbow arm replantation during pregnancy. Ann Plast Surg. 1996 Jan;36(1):93-6. (1996) Abstract

Erdmann D, Roth AC, Hussmann J, Lyons SF, Mody NJ, Brown RE, Kucan JO. Hyperbaric oxygen and cyclosporine as a combined treatment regimen to prevent skin allograft rejection in immunohistoincompatible mice. Ann Plast Surg. 1996 Mar;36(3):304-8. (1996) Abstract

Erdmann D, Hussmann J, Kucan JO. Treatment of a severe alkali burn. Burns. 1996 Mar;22(2):141-6. (1996) Abstract

Erdmann D, Brown RE, Rumbolo PM. Congenital neuroepithelioma in an infant hand. J Hand Surg [Br]. 1996 Feb;21(1):117-20. (1996) Abstract

Brown RE, Erdmann D, Lyons SF, Suchy H. The use of cultured Schwann cells in nerve repair in a rabbit hind-limb model. J Reconstr Microsurg. 1996 Apr;12(3):149-52. (1996) Abstract

Erdmann D, Roth AC, Hussmann J, Lyons SF, Mody NJ, Kucan JO, Russell RC. Skin allograft rejection and hyperbaric oxygen treatment in immune-histoincompatible mice. Undersea Hyperb Med. 1995 Dec;22(4):395-9. (1995) Abstract

Brown RE, Erdmann D. Complications of 50 consecutive limited wrist fusions by a single surgeon. Ann Plast Surg. 1995 Jul;35(1):46-53. (1995) Abstract