Book description
This new second edition of the best-selling Atlas of Microvascular
Surgery is updated with the latest information on harvesting,
fabricating, and dissecting vessels in all areas of the body. It
features coverage of 45 donor sites with thorough review of anatomy and
potential anatomic variations; step-by-step instructions for 110
techniques for flap harvesting and fabrication, including many of the
perforator flap harvesting details; and descriptions for 39 procedures
for exposure of recipient site vessels. Highlights of the second edition:
More than 650 color illustrations, including 115 new drawings,
provide a visual guide to anatomy and possible variations
Clear descriptions of 110 different flap-harvesting techniques,
from planning and designing to harvesting surgical free flaps
Discussion of perforator flaps based on the deep inferior
epigastric artery, superior and inferior gluteal arteries,
thoracodorsal artery, and lateral circumflex femoral artery
Insightful review of the clinical indications for, as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of, using specific donor sites helps the
surgeon to approach each dissection with confidence
Easy-to-reference organization according to upper extremity, lower
extremity, trunk, and head and neck
All plastic and reconstructive surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, hand
surgeons, neurosurgeons, and residents in these specialties will benefit
from the wealth of information in this landmark book. "Clearly
written with lifelike drawings...should accompany microvascular surgeons
on their reconstructive quest...[updated and enlivened]...with useful
and well articulated information. Challenges...will be easier to
overcome with this atlas in hand."--Doody's Book Reviews
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Albert Einstein
College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx,
NY, USA
