Reconstruction of the Head and Neck: A Defect-Oriented Approach

A unique approach to surgical reconstruction of the head and neck

Written and edited by renowned leaders in the field, Reconstruction of the Head and Neck takes a defect-oriented
approach that enables surgeons to match their patients defects with those included in the book and offers clinicians
excellent guidance on the latest techniques for achieving optimal functional and aesthetic surgical results. Topics
covered include oromandibular complex reconstruction, skull base reconstruction, microvascular reconstruction, and more.

Special Features:

Authors have organized the chapters by specific defect, so readers can easily find the reconstructive options for their
patients
Experts cover the reconstruction of major soft tissue, bony and muscular defects of the head, neck, and skull base in
detail
More than 200 color illustrations help clarify the surgical methods described in the text
Experienced surgeons review approaches to reconstruction and the fine points that surgeons need to know for the best
outcomes
For each defect, the steps in the procedure, the orientations of the flap, and the details that confer excellent
surgical results are covered
Surgeons and fellows involved in head and neck reconstruction will greatly benefit from the extensive coverage of the
best methods to treat some of the most challenging defects they will face