JACKSON.S LOCAL FLAPS IN HEAD AND NECK RECONSTRUCTION

DESCRIPTION

This bookis truly a classic, beloved by plastic surgeons throughout the world. Itsstrength lies in its simple, elegant approach to solving common reconstructiveproblems encountered by plastic surgeons at all levels of training. Its appealtranscends specialty interests, with aesthetic and reconstructive surgeonsalike finding this book to be an invaluable resource for daily practice. Itscomprehensive coverage makes it an essential addition to any surgeon""s library.
Totally revised and updated with color throughout,this new edition has been totally revised and updated with over 150 additionalpages, two new chapters, and numerous new cases, flaps, and problems.Additionally, there are color illustrations, summarytables highlighting the best flaps for various clinical situations, annotatedbibliographies, and much, much more. Throughout these pages, the readerbenefits from Dr. Jackson""senormous experience and wisdom as he makes note of special tips, critical maneuvers, and important principles that warrant emphasis.Each flap is accompanied by a description of potential problems, and eachanatomic area for reconstruction ends with a technique of choice so that thereader can understand the decision-making process that is involved in flapselection.
The book begins with a chapter on basic principles, which reviews the importantoncologic concerns that must precede any reconstructive-surgery procedure.Principles of tissue movement and flap design are accompanied by drawings thataid the reader in planning. The next seven chapters address each anatomicregion. Alternate methods for closing defects in each region are presented.Both simple and complex solutions are detailed. Each reconstructive option ispresented in great detail with operative photos as well as beautifulillustrations to depict flap design, elevation, and closure, and to moreclearly explicate complex flap reconstructions for difficult problems. Commonmistakes and the limitations of each flap are clearly delineated. Chapters oneach anatomic region conclude with new summary tables that help the reader quicklyidentify the best reconstructive options for specific problems.
Two Totally New Chapters
The final two chapters are new to this edition-Tissue Expansion and Problemsand Complication. The chapter on tissue expansion fully details the advantagesto be gained from tissue expansion and the applications in each area of thehead and neck when local flaps are planned. The Problems and Complicationschapter covers common problems encountered in head and neck reconstruction aswell as avoidance and treatment of complications should they occur. Itconcludes with a section on tricks and innovations, which discusses diversetopics such as the use of scarlet red for wound healing, the aesthetic repairof torn earlobes, and the repair of cocaine-induced palatal fistula. There isclearly a wealth of information and much to be learned and applied by surgeonsat all levels of expertise.