1st Edition

Key Topics in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

By Tor Wo Chiu, Andrew Burd Copyright 2005
    208 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Based on the teaching of plastic and reconstructive surgery at a university hospital, Key Topics in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a unique resource that provides succinct guidance to the core topics in this rapidly developing field for all student surgeons.

    Using clear, descriptive prose and illustrations as necessary to explain the important concepts, this highly readable text presents up-to-date information on both esthetic and reconstructive topics.

    Abdominoplasty.  Acute Burns.  Basal Cell Carcinoma.  Botulinum Toxin.  Breast Augmentation.  Breast Reconstruction.  Breast Reduction.  Burns Dressings.  Burns Surgery.  Chemical Burns.  Cleft Lip.  Cleft Palate.  Complications.  Craniosynostosis.  Dupuytren’s Contracture.  Ear Reconstruction.  Electrical Burns.  Extensor Tendon Injuries.  Facial Anatomy.  Facial Lacerations.  Facial Reanimation.  Flexor Tendon Injuries.  Fracture Mandible.  Gynaecomastia.  Hair Removal.  Hypoplastic Facial Conditions.  Hypospadias.  Informed Consent . Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars.  Lasers: Principles.  Leg Ulcers.  Liposuction.  Local Anaesthetics.  Lymphoedema.  Melanoma.  Microsurgery and Tissue Transfer.  Neck Dissection.  Necrotizing Fasciitis.  Neurofibromatosis.  Oral Cancer.  Paediatric Burns.  Parotid Gland Tumours.  Premalignant Lesions.  Pressure Sores.  Prominent Ears.  Rhinoplasty.  Skin Grafts.  Squamous Cell Carcinoma.  Stevens Johnson Syndrome.  Suturing.  Tattoo Removal.  Tissue Expansion.  Ultraviolet Light.  Vacuum Wound Closure.  Vascular Anomalies.  Zygomatic Fractures

    Biography

    Tor Wo Chiu, Andrew Burd

    "This book offers up a cornucopia of information regarding cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in a concise, information-packed, readable format."
    "
    'Good things come in small packages' is the adage applicable to this book.
    Whether used to organize one's thoughts or to rapidly read up on a topic of interest, the reader will find it to be of unexpected value."
    - Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, Doody's Reviews, February 2007