Synopses & Reviews
Now in its Third Edition, this all-inclusive reference text addresses unfavorable results in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. Each chapter identifies complications and problems associated with the particular procedure and presents steps and precautions to avoid them. Every chapter is followed by a discussion--written by a different expert in the field--that offers alternative approaches and considerations. Learn from the experts.
Synopsis
Now in its Third Edition, this all-inclusive reference text addresses unfavorable results in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. Each chapter identifies complications and problems associated with the particular procedure and presents steps and precautions to avoid them. Every chapter is followed by a discussion--written by a different expert in the field--that offers alternative approaches and considerations. Learn from the experts. Compatibility: BlackBerry(R) OS 4.1 or Higher / iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0 or Higher /Palm OS 3.5 or higher / Palm Pre Classic / Symbian S60, 3rd edition (Nokia) / Windows Mobile(TM) Pocket PC (all versions) / Windows Mobile Smartphone / Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Tablet PC
Table of Contents
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
- Why We Fail
- The Dissatisfied
- Psychological Considerations in Cosmetic Surgery
SECTION II: LEGAL ISSUES
- Informed Consent, Record Keeping, and Documentation
- Medical Malpractice and Plastic Surgery: The Carrier's Point of View
- Medical Malpractice and Plastic Surgery: A Trial Lawyer's Perspective
SECTION III: GENERAL PROBLEMS
- Scars and Scar Revisions
- Surgical Infections
- Soft Tissue Coverage
- Autogenous Tissue Transfer: Fat, Dermis, Cartilage, and Fascia
- Bone Grafts
- Nerve Grafts
- Biomaterials (Excluding Breast Implants and Expanders)
- Microsurgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Distraction Osteogenesis
- Tissue Expansion
- Lasers
- Endoscopy
SECTION IV: SKIN AND ADNEXA
- Vascular Malformations
- Burn Reconstruction
SECTION V: HEAD AND NECK
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Secondary Orofacial Cleft Deformities
- Craniosynostosis
- Orbital Hypertelorism
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Auricular Reconstruction
- Otoplasty
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Fractures of the Jaws
- Facial Fractures
- Parotid Tumor Surgery
- Oropharyngeal Reconstruction
- Mandibular Reconstruction
- Facial and Nasal Reconstruction
- Facial
SECTION VI: TRUNK
- Breast Reconstruction with Implants and Expanders
- Breast Reconstruction with Autologous Tissue
- Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Chest and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
SECTION VII: HAND
- Congenital Anomalies
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- Flexor Tendon Injuries
- Extensor Tendon Injuries
- Nerve Injuries
- Replantation, Revascularization and Toe-to-Hand Transplants
- Thumb Reconstruction
SECTION VIII: LOWER EXTREMITY
- Reconstruction for Lower Extremity
SECTION IX: COSMETIC SURGERY
- Blepharoplasty
- Browlift and Facelift
- Subperiosteal
- Closed
- Open Rhinoplasty
- Septal and Turbinate Surgery
- Laser Facial Resurfacing
- Alloplastic Facial Contouring
- Genioplasty
- Hair Replacement
- Mastopexy
- Breast Augmentation
- Reduction Mammaplasty
- Body Contouring by Lipoplasty
- Body Contouring with Excisions
- Cosmetic Procedures of the Lower Extremity