Description
In today's reconstructive breast surgery, what outcomes are desired by patients and what outcomes are surgically achievable? Using a case study approach, Complex Cases in Breast Reconstruction addresses the complexity of these questions in a practical, highly illustrated, and unique manner. This innovative resource uses a multimedia format to focus not only on the procedure, but on treating the whole patient. Clinical cases are presented in a series of interviews with international experts in reconstructive breast surgery, allowing readers to learn from real-world deliberations and considerations both in print and in video format.- Features guided interviews with global leaders who provide personal guidance and commentary on a particular case in their area of expertise. Video interviews are accompanied by animations designed specifically for that particular case- Presents each case in a highly templated, problem-based manner- Covers key topics such as complications and revision surgery, breast aesthetics, failed implant reconstruction, combination flaps, abdominally-based flaps, thigh-based flaps, fat grafting, hybrid reconstruction, nerve preservation, breast pain, and more- Contains an abundance of photographs, illustrations, and animations that deliver highly visual, expert guidance from the surgeon's point of view- Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Table of Contents
1 Principles of Aesthetic Breast Reconstruction2 Abdominally Based Free Flap Breast Reconstruction in the Extremes of Body Habitus3 Thigh-Based Flaps for Breast Reconstruction4 Artistry in Lumbar Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction5 Flaps of the Subscapular System for Breast Reconstruction6 Complex Breast Reconstruction With Local Tissue Flaps7 Adipose Tissue Grafting in Complex Breast Reconstruction8 Symmetry Procedures for Unilateral Breast Reconstruction9 Delayed Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction10 Prepectoral Implant Conversion11 Hybrid Breast Reconstruction12 Breast Reconstruction With Combined Flaps13 Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema in the Context of Breast Cancer Reconstruction14 Management of Abdominal Wall Donor Site Structural Complications15 Nerve Preservation and Repair in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction16 Iatrogenic Breast Pain and Delayed Nerve ManagementIndex
