Plastic And Reconstructive Breast Surgery, 2nd edition   

By John Bostwick III, M.D. Winner of the AMI Award! For nearly a decade, Plastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery has been widely regarded as the definitive reference for surgeons around the world. Filled with the best techniques and experiences from the master of breast surgery, it has guided countless surgical professionals to better outcomes, and as a result, has given thousands of patients a better outlook on life. Updated and Improved! Now this masterpiece has been totally updated and improved to bring you the latest techniques and developments. The updated information, added features, as well as a totally new chapter on endoscopic breast surgery combine to bring you up to speed on the leading edge procedures that have made Dr. Bostwick's work so renowned. Beautifully Illustrated! This masterful book retains the format that made the first edition a best seller, including the semi-atlas layout, the abundant use of color illustrations, and the 2-volume organization. New Techniques! Volume one begins with the fundamentals of anatomy, the patient/surgeon relationship, and what constitutes aesthetics in breast surgery. A completely new chapter has been included on endoscopic breast surgery with specific information on clinical applications throughout the book. A totally rewritten chapter on implants and expanders brings you up to date on the state of the art since the implant controversy and describes and evaluates currently available devices with the author's specific recommendations of which implants are best suited for different aesthetic and reconstructive situations. Chapters on augmentation, reduction, and mastopexy have been expanded and completely revised to reflect the newest aesthetic techniques and Dr. Bostwick's current approach to these operations. Consequently, new expanded sections have been included on vertical mammoplasty and mastopexy and on approaches to augmentation and mastopexy. Volume two is dedicated to the difficult procedures and rewarding results that can be accomplished in breast reconstruction and reflects the growing emphasis on immediate TRAM flap reconstruction after skin-sparing mastectomy. Volume II also contains extensive new information on partial reconstruction, endoscopic technique for muscle harvest, refinements in TRAM flap surgery, liposuction applications, free flaps such as the Rubens and DIEP flaps and much, much more. New Features! Many new features have been added to make the book more valuable. There are surgical plans for operative sequences, clinical decision trees, more long-term results with detailed evaluations, updated references and more tips, tricks, and caveats learned from thousands of additional cases over the last nine years. Hundreds of new pages have been added, which include over 400 new illustrations (most in color). 1999. Hardcover, 2 volumes with 1606 pages, over 3500 illustrations