This text discusses in detail the management, repair, and reconstruction of
defects and wounds using skin and other tissues, and reviews potential problems
and complications for each procedure.The 10th edition of Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery provides a
straightforward account of the principles and practice of the basic techniques
of plastic and reconstructive surgery that every surgeon should know. The
management, repair and reconstruction of defects and wounds using skin and
other tissues are discussed in detail, and potential problems and complications
are also reviewed. Features: * All issues relating to the management and
repair/reconstruction of defects and wounds by use of skin and other tissues
are discussed in detail * All key plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques
needed by all trainee surgeons covered * Straightforward, how-to-do-it
descriptions of all techniques * Difficulties and possible complications for
each procedure are included * Clear and simple writing style New to this
edition: * New section on osseointegration of nose and ears prior to prosthetic
treatment * More on radiation injuries after radiotherapy * Expanded lasers
section to include resurfacing, treatment of pigmented lesions and tattoos *
Increased coverage of chemical vs. surgical wound debridement prior to surgery
* New section on pelvic reconstruction following colorec
