The 10th edition of Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery provides a straightforward account of the principles and practice of the basic techniques of plastic and reconstructive surgery that every surgeon should know. The management, repair and reconstruction of defects and wounds using skin and other tissues are discussed in detail, and potential problems and complications are also reviewed. Features: * All issues relating to the management and repair/reconstruction of defects and wounds by use of skin and other tissues are discussed in detail * All key plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques needed by all trainee surgeons covered * Straightforward, how-to-do-it descriptions of all techniques * Difficulties and possible complications for each procedure are included * Clear and simple writing style New to this edition: * New section on osseointegration of nose and ears prior to prosthetic treatment * More on radiation injuries after radiotherapy * Expanded lasers section to include resurfacing, treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos * Increased coverage of chemical vs. surgical wound debridement prior to surgery * New section on pelvic reconstruction following colorectal, urological and gynaecological malignancy * More on the use of the gracilis and myocutaneous flaps
By:
Alan D. McGregor, Ian A. McGregor Imprint: Churchill Livingstone Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 10th edition Dimensions:
Height: 189mm,
Width: 246mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 612g ISBN:9780443063725 ISBN 10: 0443063729 Pages: 240 Publication Date:05 September 2000 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
PART 1 BASIC TECHNIQUES 1. Wound management 2. The Z-plasty 3. Free skin grafts 4. Flaps 5. Additional techniques PART 2 SURGICAL APPLICATIONS 6. Hypertrophic scars and keloids 7. Radiation injury 8. Pressure sore management 9. Limb trauma 10. Neoplastic conditions 11. Hand surgery