Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

<p><strong><em>A reader-friendly, how-to guide on reconstructive plastic surgery from international experts</em></strong></p> <p><cite>Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: An Atlas of Essential Procedures</cite> edited by esteemed authors, educators, and surgeons Robert X. Murphy Jr. and Charles K. Herman is a comprehensive resource detailing head-to-toe surgical procedures for a broad range of conditions. The senior editors have more than 50 years of collective surgical experience and expertise training hundreds of medical students and plastic surgery residents. A distinguished and diverse group of contributors from more than 15 countries and five continents share clinical pearls throughout the book.</p> <p>Sixty-seven chapters organized in five sections start with head and neck chapters detailing cleft palate defects and repair, followed by functional rhinoplasty, neoplasms, and trauma. Section two encompasses breast reduction/reconstruction techniques and other breast deformities; and management of trunk ulcers, deep wounds, and defects. The hand and upper extremity section details reconstructive techniques for infections, trauma, and Dupuytren's contracture. The final two sections cover a wide spectrum of nerve-related conditions and syndromes, followed by burns, melanoma, and vascular anomalies.</p> <p><strong>Key Features</strong></p> <ul> <li>High-quality illustrations and intraoperative photographs enhance understanding of step-by-step operative procedures</li> <li>More than 30 procedural videos provide hands-on guidance on how to perform specific steps in reconstructive plastic surgery</li> <li>A broad range of reconstructive techniques cover trauma, tumor resection, burns, congenital deformities, and degenerative conditions</li> <li>Consistent chapter formatting includes a clear and concise introduction, discussion of pertinent anatomy, surgical indications, operative techniques, complications, and long-term results</li> </ul> <p>This highly accessible yet comprehensive procedural guide is must-have reading for medical students, plastic surgery residents, and early-career plastic surgeons. It will also benefit veteran reconstructive plastic surgeons looking for a robust refresher with an international perspective.</p> <p>This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on <a href='https://medone.thieme.com/'>https://medone.thieme.com.</a></p>