Principles of Facial Reconstruction
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Principles of Facial Reconstruction

A Subunit Approach to Cutaneous Repair

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Principles of Facial Reconstruction

A Subunit Approach to Cutaneous Repair

About this book

Returning in a second edition, this book is a beautifully illustrated guide to facial soft-tissue reconstruction, written by leading clinicians who share insights into the most effective techniques for managing a range of problems in this area of surgery. It opens with a review of soft-tissue biomechanics and physiology and then covers the fundamentals of wound closure, wound healing, grafts, flaps, and dermabrasion. The chapters that follow address defects in specific anatomic regions. Each chapter presents a brief overview of the anatomy of the region and then goes on to provide succinct descriptions of surgical approaches for the relevant subunits in that region. New in this edition is a final chapter that provides detailed discussion of the latest graft harvesting techniques. Features of the second edition:

  • Algorithms that guide the clinician through treatment options and to the selection of the appropriate flap or graft for each situation
  • More than 300 high-quality illustrations, full-color clinical photographs, and diagrams precisely depicting key surgical concepts
  • Up-to-date coverage of the newest flaps in facial reconstructive surgery
  • This book is ideal for clinicians and residents in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and trauma management. It will also be a useful reference for dermatologists and ophthalmologists.This is a seriously usefull book.--Journal of Laryngology & Otology[this] bookis particularly useful for beginning facial reconstructionalistsand provides a concise review for more experiencedsurgeons. --Head & Neck

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Yes, you can access Principles of Facial Reconstruction by David A. Sherris, Wayne F. Larrabee in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Ear, Nose & Throat Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Thieme
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9781588905123
eBook ISBN
9781604062298

Table of contents

  1. Principles of Facial Reconstruction: A Subunit Approach to Cutaneous Repair
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Contributors
  8. Chapter 1 Soft Tissue Biomechanics and Physiology
  9. Chapter 2 Fundamental Techniques
  10. Chapter 3 Scalp
  11. Chapter 4 Forehead
  12. Chapter 5 Eyes
  13. Chapter 6 Nose
  14. Chapter 7 Cheek
  15. Chapter 8 Ears
  16. Chapter 9 Lips and Chin
  17. Chapter 10 Graft Harvest Techniques
  18. Index