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Review of Plastic Surgery

  • 2nd Edition - August 11, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Donald W. Buck II
  • Language: English

Using a streamlined, highly illustrated format, Review of Plastic Surgery, 2nd Edition, provides essential information on more than 40 topics found on in-service, board, and MOC… Read more

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Using a streamlined, highly illustrated format, Review of Plastic Surgery, 2nd Edition, provides essential information on more than 40 topics found on in-service, board, and MOC exams, as well as the challenges you face in everyday practice. Bulleted text, detailed illustrations, and easy-to-digest lists help you quickly find and retain information, while self-assessment sections prepare you for exams and help you identify areas needing further study. It’s an ideal resource for residents and fellows, as well as medical students, attending physicians, and others interested in plastic surgery.

Key features

  • Covers the material you need to know for certification and recertification, from basic science to clinical knowledge in plastic surgery, including subspecialty topics.

  • Uses a high-yield, easy-to-navigate format, making it perfect for exam study as well as a quick review before rounds.

  • Allows you to test your mastery of the material with board-style self-assessment questions and answers, now fully updated for the second edition.

  • Presents the full range of plastic surgery topics in unique, bulleted lists for efficient, effective study.

  • Helps you visualize key content with online videos and superb, full-color illustrations throughout.

  • Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Readership

Plastic Surgery residents

Table of contents

1 Anesthesia, Practice Management, Patient Safety, and Coding

2 Principles of Surgery, Trauma, Transplantation, and Critical Care

3 Head and Neck Anatomy and Facial Palsy

4 Head and Neck Cancer, Odontogenic Tumors, and Vascular Anomalies

5 Craniofacial Trauma

6 Craniosynostosis and Craniofacial Syndromes

7 Clefts and Orthognathic Surgery

8 Ear Reconstruction

9 Breast Anatomy, Embryology, and Congenital Defects

10 Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction

11 Noncancer Breast Surgery

12 Trunk Reconstruction and Pressure Sores

13 Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Brachial Plexus, and Compression Neuropathies

14 Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Lymphedema

15 Congenital Hand Disorders

16 Hand Masses, Vascular Disorders, and Dupuytren’s Contracture

17 Hand Fractures and Dislocations

18 Nail-Bed Injuries, Soft-Tissue Amputations, and Replantation

19 Carpal Injuries and Hand Arthritis

20 Tendon Injuries and Reconstruction

21 Wound Healing and Tissue Expansion

22 Soft-Tissue and Hand Infections

23 Burns and Burn Reconstruction

24 Benign Skin Conditions and Skin Disorders

25 Malignant Skin Conditions

26 Grafts, Flaps and Microsurgery

27 Eyelid Anatomy, Reconstruction, and Blepharoplasty

28 Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction

29 Rhytidectomy and Neck Rejuvenation

30 Body Contouring and Suction-Assisted Lipectomy

31 Injectables, Skin Resurfacing, Lasers, and Hair Restoration

32 Appendix Q&A

Review quotes

"This second edition is a brilliant resource that was designed as a board review reference. It imparts useful and pertinent information in a succinct and readily absorbable manner for those either taking the boards or for wishing to enhance their fund of knowledge." ©Doody’s Review Service, 2022, Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD (Bridgeport Hospital) Doody's Score: 5 Stars!

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 8, 2021
  • Language: English

About the author

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Donald W. Buck II

Donnie Buck is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in St Louis, Washing, Washington State University, St Louis. He specializes in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Procedures and Surgery, Breast Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Hand and Wrist Surgery (Plastic/Reconstructive), Head and Neck Surgery Lymphedema Surgery and Lipoedema Surgery. He is editor and author of Core Procedures in Plastic Surgery and Review of Plastic Surgery.
Affiliations and expertise
Plastic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri, USA