Principles and Techniques of Dermatological Surgery
Published on 1. November 1995
Book
Hardback
637 pages
978-0-07-036471-4 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive textbook offers practioners and residents a practical orientation in the techniques and clinical practice of cutaneous surgery. The organization of the book is based on the curriculum for cutaneous surgery residency training as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatologic Surgery. This logical and effective organization, together with a strong emphasis on procedures and techniques, makes this book an invaluable resource for all dermatologists.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
300 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 224 mm
Weight
2200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-036471-4 (9780070364714)
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Content
Introduction: wound healing; surgical dressing; surgical anatomy; sterilization of equipment; aseptic technique; anaesthesia; closure materials; instrumentation. Part 1 Evaluation and management of the surgical patient: preoperative evaluation; perioperative: urgent care for emergencies and fluid and electrolyte balance; postoperative and ongoing care, routine complications; medicolegal aspects of dermatologic surgery. Part 2 Procedures and technical aspects: electrosurgery, electrocoagulation, electro desiccation, electrosection and electrocautery; cryosurgery; cold steel surgery; suturing techniques; excision: dog ear repair; elliptical excision and variations; selection of surgical incision lines. Part 3 Chemical destructive techniques treatment of benign lesions; treatment of malignant lesions; scar revision; nail surgery, complex repairs and excisional management of benign and malignant lesions; punch graft; full-thickness grafts; introduction to flaps; reconstruction of lip; reconstruction of forehead; reconstruction of ear; reconstruction of nose; sclerotherapy; injectable tissue augmentation; lipoinjection; laser surgery. Part 4 Procedures and technical aspects: hair replacement; dermabrasion; chemical peel; split-thickness skin; liposuction: local anaesthesia; scalp reduction; mohs micrographic surgery; ear piercing and repair; blepharoplast and related procedures; tissue expansion.