New Aspects and Techniques of Breast Reconstruction (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781632412898)

This book presents a broad overview on the various aspects of surgical methods used for breast reconstruction. The reconstruction procedures for breast cancer patients have seen the rise of flap-based and implant-based surgeries as the two primary methods. Both these procedures have been undergoing evolution and advancements for improving outcomes and patient satisfaction. This book sheds light on options in mastectomy, growing significance of fat grafting, recent advancements in robotic latissimus flap harvesting, as well as criteria for selecting the optimum procedure in difficult situations. There is also special focus on current progresses in the field of lymphedema surgery which is rapidly growing in significance as an aiding technique for breast surgery.

Author: Sandra Lekin
ISBN-10: 1632412896
ISBN-13: 9781632412898
Publisher: Hayle Medical
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2015
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d