Surgical Flaps: The Ultimate 3-Volume Set for Reconstructive Surgery

Edited by Luis O. Vasconez, Elizabeth J. Hall-Findlay, and Bernard T. Lee, this comprehensive reference is now in its thoroughly updated Third Edition, providing the most extensive guide to surgical flaps for reconstructing defects in all parts of the body.

A Comprehensive Resource for Surgeons

This 3-volume set features 535 clearly organized chapters, written by internationally recognized surgeons, describing and illustrating every clinically proven flap option available for repairing routine and unusual defects. The text is complemented by hundreds of clinical photographs and diagrams of anatomy, blood supply, flap design, and operative procedures.

New and Revised Content

The Third Edition includes 45 new chapters by experts who have made landmark contributions to the recent literature. Many chapters from the previous edition have been completely revised, with editorial comments added to guide the reader in selecting the most suitable flaps for their patients.

Organized for Easy Reference

The volumes are extensively indexed and organized by anatomic region, with chapters following a uniform format that clearly presents all the information needed on each flap:

• Indications
• Anatomy
• Blood supply
• Surgical techniques
• Complications
• Safeguards to keep in mind
• Advantages and disadvantages of the flap

With this remarkably complete collection of clinical information, surgeons can select with confidence the best flap for safe, predictable, and aesthetically acceptable results.

Product Details

1791 pages, published by LWW in September 2008. Language: English. ISBN-10: 0781764327, ISBN-13: 978-0781764322.