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Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery, 2nd Edition

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By Fu-Chan Wei, MD, FACS and Samir Mardini, MD
**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery**With coverage of nearly twice the number of flaps as the previous edition, Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery, 2nd Edition provides trainees and practicing surgeo ...view more

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery**

With coverage of nearly twice the number of flaps as the previous edition, Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery, 2nd Edition provides trainees and practicing surgeons alike with the detailed, expert knowledge required to ensure optimal outcomes. It includes chapters and expert commentaries from more than 100 authors and world-renowned leaders in the field, while brand-new cases and high-quality illustrations focused on flap harvest, markings, and reconstruction keep you abreast of today's latest developments.

ISBN :
9780323243223
Publication Date :
18-10-2016
Stock Status :
Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery
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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery**

With coverage of nearly twice the number of flaps as the previous edition, Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery, 2nd Edition provides trainees and practicing surgeons alike with the detailed, expert knowledge required to ensure optimal outcomes. It includes chapters and expert commentaries from more than 100 authors and world-renowned leaders in the field, while brand-new cases and high-quality illustrations focused on flap harvest, markings, and reconstruction keep you abreast of today's latest developments.


Key Features
  • Includes high-quality illustrations of regional anatomy, flap anatomy, and step-by-step flap dissections, as well as clear photographs demonstrating successful reconstructions
  • Detailed case studies illustrate how to optimize every aspect of care for the reconstructive surgery patient, including the postoperative period and long-term follow-up

Author Information
By Fu-Chan Wei, MD, FACS, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan and Samir Mardini, MD, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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ISBN Number 9780323243223
Description Author List By Fu-Chan Wei, MD, FACS, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan and Samir Mardini, MD, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Copyright Year 2023
Edition Number 2
Format Book
Trim 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")
Illustrations Approx. 1051 illustrations (1051 in full color)
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 830
Publication Date 18 Oct 2016
Stock Status Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery

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PART 1 PRINCIPLES
1 Problem Analysis in Reconstructive Surgery: Reconstructive Ladders, Elevators, and Surgical
2 Classification of Flaps, e1
3 Considerations in Flap Selection, 6
4 Emerging Technology in Reconstructive Surgery, e11
5 Prefabrication and Prelamination, 16
6 Tissue Engineering, e25
7 Percutaneous Aponeurotomy and Lipofilling (PALF): A Regenerative Alternative to the Flap, 28
8 Lymphedema: Microsurgical Reconstruction, 40
9 Robotic Applications in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, e36

PART 2 CLINICAL ANATOMY AND RECIPIENT VESSEL ANATOMY, SELECTION, AND EXPOSURE
10 Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck, and Recipient Vessel Selection, 61
11 Clinical Anatomy and Recipient Vessel Selection in the Chest, Abdomen, Groin, and Back, 75
12 Clinical Anatomy and Recipient Vessel Selection in the Upper Extremity, 89
13 Clinical Anatomy and Recipient Vessel Selection and Exposure in the Lower Extremity, 115

PART 3 RECONSTRUCTION
14 Head and Neck Reconstruction, 138
15 Facial Reanimation: Evolution and Refinements, 162
16 Breast Reconstruction, 183
17 Chest and Back Reconstruction, 203
18 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, 218
19 Pelvic and Urogenital Reconstruction, e43
20 Upper Extremity Reconstruction, 227
21 Adult Brachial Plexus Injury (A-BPI) Reconstruction, 242
22 Lower Extremity Reconstruction, 255
23 Functional Muscle Transfers for Various Purposes, 275

SECTION A MICROSURGERY TECHNIQUES
24 Nerves, 295
25 Vessels, 310

SECTION B FLAP HANDLING AND TECHNICAL TIPS
26 Thinning and Tailoring, e62
27 Avoiding Complications, 323
28 Flap Re-exploration and Salvage, 333

SECTION C PRE AND POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
29 Postoperative Care, 348
30 Reconstructive Options Following Flap Failure, 357

PART 4 CONVENTIONAL WORKHORSE FLAPS SECTION A LOCAL AND FREE FLAPS IN THE HEAD AND NECK
31 Local Flaps in the Head and Neck: Forehead, FAMM, Submental, Nasolabial and Cervicofacial Flaps, 367
32 Temporoparietal Fascia Flap, e72

SECTION B LOCAL AND FREE FLAPS IN THE CHEST
33 Supraclavicular Artery Flap, 387
34 Pectoralis Major Flap, 396
35 Deltopectoral Flap and Internal Mammary Artery Perforator Flap, e87

SECTION C LOCAL AND FREE FLAPS IN THE ABDOMEN
36 Omentum, Superior Epigastric, and External/ Internal Oblique Flaps, e98
37 Rectus Abdominis Flap, 416
38 Jejunum Flap, e112

SECTION D LOCAL AND FREE FLAPS IN THE BACK
39 Trapezius Flap, e134
40 Scapular and Parascapular Flaps, 432
41 Latissimus Dorsi Flap, 446

SECTION E LOCAL AND FREE FLAPS IN THE PELVIS, GROIN, AND BUTTOCK
42 Iliac Flap, 464
43 Groin Flap and Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap, 478
44 Gluteus Flap, e157

SECTION F LOCAL AND FREE FLAPS IN THE UPPER EXTREMITY
45 Pedicled Flaps of the Hand, 491
46 Lateral Arm Flap, 511
47 Radial Forearm Flap, 525

SECTION G LOCAL AND FREE FLAPS IN THE LOWER EXTREMITY
48 Local Flaps in the Foot, 540
49 Gracilis Flap, 559
50 Gastrocnemius Flap, 570
51 Soleus Flap, 581
52 Fibula Flap, 596
53 Glabrous Skin Flaps, e176
54 Toe Flaps and Toe Transplantation, 613
55 Medial Femoral Condyle and Descending Genicular Artery Perforator Flaps, 636

PART 5 PERFORATOR-BASED WORKHORSE FLAPS
56 Perforator Flaps in the Lateral Thoracic Region, 648
57 Deep and Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps, 668
58 Superior and Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flaps, 687
59 Anterolateral and Anteromedial Thigh Flaps, 700
60 Tensor Fascia Lata Flap, e190
61 Posterior Tibial Artery Perforator Flap, 717
62 Free-style Flaps, 729

PART 6 RECONSTRUCTIVE TRANSPLANT SURGERY
63 Starting a Reconstructive Transplantation Program, e204
64 Face Transplantation, 739
65 Hand and Upper Extremity Transplantation, 754
66 Laryngeal, Abdominal Wall, and Uterus Transplantation, 770
67 Immunology and Research in Reconstructive Transplantation, e210
68 Peripheral Nerve Allotransplantation, 779

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"This is a singularly excellent book on flaps and reconstruction of defects that will educate even the most seasoned of surgeons. It is a worthwhile addition to any practice or bookshelf, and one that will not collect dust." --Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD (Bridgeport Hospital) Doody’s Score: 95 – 4 Stars!

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