Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast - Couverture rigide

 
9780415477284: Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast

Synopsis

"Drawing on the expertise of a team of international oncological and plastic surgery professionals, this book offers guidance to surgical techniques and treatments and examines issues raised by this topic in both staff and patients. The book's didactic style provides a step-by-step guide through all aspects of modern breast reconstruction. Commentaries at the end of each section give readers a critical analysis of the subject and content of corresponding chapters that help you form a balanced viewpoint on individual techniques. One of the book's many highlights is the section addressing patient issues. It is a complete, detailed, and reliable source of reference for breast reconstruction"--Provided by publisher.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book is a timely publication capturing recent developments in the fields of oncoplastic surgery and whole breast reconstruction. The highly successful first edition has been completely updated and expanded by leading oncologists and surgeons, with key features including:

  • A comprehensive account of surgical techniques with over 300 colour figures and photographs
  • Incorporates a detailed description of current implant design and technology, together with stepwise accounts of implant-only-based and autologous tissue reconstruction
  • Emphasis on patient selection and expectation to ensure optimum cosmetic and functional results
  • Problems relating to reconstructive surgery, for example chronic pain
  • Training of breast surgeons

Aimed at the breast surgical specialist, Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast, Second Edition also serves as a valuable text for the general and/or plastic surgeon in training, as well as for non-surgical professionals engaged with the management and support of women with breast cancer.

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