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Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery

And Their Surgical Applications

  • 10th Edition - September 5, 2000
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Alan D. McGregor, Ian A. McGregor
  • Language: English

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 reconstructiv… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • 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.
  • Readership

    Trainee surgeons in all surgical disciplines. Trainees in plastic surgery. Also possibly clinicians dealing with burns patients requiring plastic surgery.

    Table of contents

    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

    Review quotes

    "Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery remains one of our standard textbooks to be recommended to all trainees"British Journal of Plastic Surgery
    is no substitute.

    This text is concise, clear and well written. It is an excellent up to date source of information for all residents and plastic surgeons."Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
    chapters are certainly concise and describe each basic technique with precision and clarity. This helps to make the book easier to carry and this can be particularly useful reading for the trainee wherever they find themselves."

    "Overall, this book is incredibly useful for the Plastic Surgery trainee in helping them to develop the basic knowledge they will need to accompany the clinical experience they gain on the wards and in theatre."" Riaz Agha, Executive Editor, The Journal of Surgery; President, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Surgical Society, July 2003
    of current edition:

    "The chapters are certainly concise and describe each basic technique with precision and clarity. This helps to make the book easier to carry and this can be particularly useful reading for the trainee wherever they find themselves."

    "Overall, this book is incredibly useful for the Plastic Surgery trainee in helping them to develop the basic knowledge they will need to accompany the clinical experience they gain on the wards and in theatre."" Riaz Agha, Executive Editor, The Journal of Surgery; President, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Surgical Society, July 2003

    Product details

    • Edition: 10
    • Latest edition
    • Published: September 13, 2000
    • Language: English

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