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Evans (surgery, Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of California-Irvine) provides details on the most common operative procedures encountered by plastic surgeons. Each chapter includes an assessment of a particular defect, indications for the operation, and information on pathophysiology, operative techniques, and post- operative care. Some conditions and surgical techniques explained include surgical infections of the chest, alloplastic reconstruction of chest wall deformities, outcomes in chest wall construction, reconstruction of the abdomen and pelvis with the tensor fascia lata, and filet flap reconstruction of abdominal and pelvic defects from external hemipelvectomy. B&w surgical photos are included.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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SYNOPSIS
Evans (surgery, Center for Biomedical Engineering, University of California-Irvine) provides details on the most common operative procedures encountered by plastic surgeons. Each chapter includes an assessment of a particular defect, indications for the operation, and information on pathophysiology, operative techniques, and post- operative care. Some conditions and surgical techniques explained include surgical infections of the chest, alloplastic reconstruction of chest wall deformities, outcomes in chest wall construction, reconstruction of the abdomen and pelvis with the tensor fascia lata, and filet flap reconstruction of abdominal and pelvic defects from external hemipelvectomy. B&w surgical photos are included. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR