Publisher's Synopsis
The definitive text for medical students and residents in plastic surgery, Grabb and Smith's Plastic Surgery, Ninth Edition, covers every aspect of this challenging field in up-to-date, easy-to-understand detail. Superb illustrations, convenient key points, and relevant review questions help you develop a deeper understanding of basic principles and prepare effectively for the In-Training Exam (ITE) and other certification exams. Dr. Kevin C. Chung leads a team of expert contributing authors to create a fully revised resource that also serves as a reference for practicing plastic surgeons to refresh knowledge and to enhance competency in various topics. Coverage includes all areas of plastic surgery: basic science, principles and techniques, skin and soft tissue topics, congenital anomalies and pediatric plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, hand surgery, and trunk and lower extremity surgery.
- Offers comprehensive coverage of plastic surgery highlighted by full-color photos, high-quality illustrations, and procedural videos
- Contains new and updated chapters on Management of Neuroma Pain, Cleft Lip and Palate: Principles and Treatment, Cleft Lip and Palate: Embryology and Genetics, Pediatric Brachial Plexus Injuries, Facial Gender-Affirming Surgery, Migraine Management and Surgery, Eyelid Ptosis and Repair, Functional Considerations in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty, Aesthetic Rhinoplasty, Technical Refinement in Treating Prominent Ears, Labiaplasty and Vaginal Rejuvenation, Hair Restoration, Buttock Augmentation, Options in Autologous Breast Reconstruction, Oncoplastic Techniques for Breast Reconstruction, Management of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Secondary Procedures for Breast Reconstruction: Fat Grafting, Principles of Bone Fixation, , Management of Hand Fractures and Dislocations, Management of Wrist Fractures and Dislocations, Distal Radius and Forearm Fractures, Reconstruction of Bone Defects in the Upper Extremity, Gender-Affirming Top Surgery , Gender-Affirming Phalloplasty and Vaginoplasty, and more
- Reflects new tools and techniques, more diverse patient needs, fresh perspectives from new contributing authors in every chapter, and thoroughly revised content throughout
- Ensures fast, accurate comprehension of material with bulleted lists and tables scattered throughout, concise and to-the-point text, and nearly 1,000 full-color illustrations
- Provides key points at the beginning of each chapter that emphasize topics found on the In-Training Exam (ITE) and board certification exam
- Closes chapters with review questions to ensure thorough comprehension of content and a list of references highlighting key papers
