'Best of the Best' solutions to challengingreconstructive surgery of the nose
The nose, with its unique and individual topography, presentsparticular challenges for reconstructive and skin cancer surgeons.A number of approaches can be adopted, but how does thedermatologic surgeon choose the best for any particulardefect?
Reconstructive Conundrums in Dermatology: The Noseprovides an atlas compendium of novel approaches to thesechallenges. Based on the Reconstructive Conundrum series publishedin the journal Dermatologic Surgery, a range of casesprovide photographs of the defect before and immediately afterreconstruction, and two long-term, follow-up images. The authorsprovide a detailed explanation for their choice of reconstruction.The Editors' commentaries allow residents and experiencedsurgeons alike to compare different reconstructive alternatives andto explore the thought processes behind them.
The 30 conundrums each provide a full background to the problemand the strategies underpinning successful surgical solution. Theyhave been grouped into nasal subunits covering:
* Nasal dorsum
* Nasal sidewall
* Nasal tip
* Nasal ala
* Alar groove
* Alar rim
Jam packed with clinical wisdom and surgical pearls,Reconstructive Conundrums in Dermatologic Surgery: The Noseprovides a guiding hand to anyone faced with daunting surgicalreconstructions.
Desiree S. Ratner
Dermatologic Surgery Dermatologie Dermatologische Chirurgie Medical Science Medizin