Complete coverage of all key plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques needed by all trainee surgeons. Outstanding illustrations support straightforward, step-by-step descriptions of all techniques. Written by experts with clarity and simplicity, in an easy-to- use format.
What's New
Brand-new section on osseointegration of the nose and ears prior to prosthetic treatment. Brand-new section on pelvic reconstruction following colorectal, urological and gynaecological malignancy. More on radiation injuries after radiotherapy. More on the use of the gracilis and myocutaneous flaps. Expanded lasers section to include resurfacing, treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos. Increased coverage of chemical vs surgical wound debridement prior to surgery.
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
