Aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery : solving complications and avoiding unfavorable results / / edited by Seth Thaller and Zubin J. Panthaki

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910826946603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York : , : Informa Healthcare, , 2012
• ISBN: 0-429-10465-0; 1-84184-848-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (221 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): ThallerSeth R; PanthakiZubin J
• Disciplina: 618.1/90592
• Soggetti: Mammaplasty; Surgery - Complications
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1 Breast and chest: Applied anatomy, evaluation of the patient undergoing breast surgery, initial consultation, analysis, and patient selection; Chapter 2 Congenital disorders of the breast; Chapter 3 Radiologic evaluation of the breast; Chapter 4 Breast asymmetry; Chapter 5 Mastopexy; Chapter 6 Reduction mammoplasty; Chapter 7 Oncoplastic surgery of the breast; Chapter 8 Lumpectomy and radiation therapy; Chapter 9 Preoperative evaluation for post-mastectomy reconstructive surgery; Chapter 10 Tissue expansion reconstructionChapter 11 The pedicled TRAM flap; Chapter 12 Transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap and deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction; Chapter 13 Other free flaps in breast reconstruction; Chapter 14 Nipple-areola complex reconstruction; Chapter 15 Managing the unfavorable result in breast surgery; Chapter 16 Optimizing long-term outcomes in breast surgery; Chapter 17 Gynecomastia; Chapter 18 Breast reconstruction CPT coding; Index; Back Cover
• Sommario/riassunto: Breast augmentation has been the most frequently performed surgery in the United States for a number of years, and it is also one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries internationally. When taking into account reconstruction after disease, this is an area of immense relevance to all plastic surgeons. This high-profile area can also have important implications for a patient's self-image and self-esteem. Management of both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the breast involves a myriad of options. Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery assists the plastic surgeon in navigating this un