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Author O'Brien, Mary, MPhil.

Title Plastic and hand surgery in clinical practice : classifications and definitions / Mary O'Brien
Published London : Springer, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 206 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Fundamentals of plastic surgery -- Hand surgery -- Skin and vascular -- Craniofacial, cleft lip, and palate -- Head and neck -- Facial fractures -- Breast -- Trunk -- Lower limb -- Urogenital tract -- Burns -- Cosmetic surgery
Summary A compact yet comprehensive source of information, this book focuses on the technicalities of plastic surgery; providing the definitive reference tool for academics and surgeons alike. Written by a plastic surgeon for plastic surgeons, this text covers a vast array of key topics in a succinct yet thorough manner. The book holds a strong focus on definitions and classifications, thus addressing the specifics of plastic surgery education. It provides reference throughout for recognized classifications, a key topic addressed in the training stage of plastic surgery, whilst helpfully illustrating each step with clear and concise diagrams to aid the learning process. The unique format of the text means it can be used optimally in busy working environments, as unlike its competitors, this book is a quick reference guide covering a broad area. Early chapters focus primarily on the basics of plastic surgery, while the main body of the work contains vital information on congenital and acquired abnormalities of the body. The final chapter then concentrates on cosmetic surgery, while always offering clear step-by-step overviews of the topic. Offering a wealth of information that overlaps a number of different surgical fields, this text will appeal to experts in a range of specialties including plastic and hand surgery, orthopaedics, dermatology, oncology, paediatrics and urology. As such, the book is an indispensable guide for all practicing and training plastic surgeons, as well as specialists elsewhere looking for a comprehensive guide to plastic & hand surgery. "This superb book will prove to be an essential revision aid for plastic surgery examinations and teaching ward rounds. The author helpfully combines all the major classifications with her own useful aide memoires". Mr. Darren Chester MPhil FRCS(Plast.), Consultant Plastic Surgeon. Former Ian McGregor Medal Winner
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Surgery, Plastic.
Hand -- Surgery.
Plastic Surgery Procedures -- classification
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Surgery, Plastic
Hand -- surgery
MEDICAL -- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Surgery, Plastic.
Hand -- Surgery.
Hand -- Surgery
Surgery, Plastic
Genre/Form handbooks.
manuals (instructional materials)
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Nomenclatures.
Guides et manuels.
Nomenclatures.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781848002630
1848002637
1282333283
9781282333284
9786612333286
6612333286