Lower extremity soft tissue & cutaneous plastic surgery / edited by G Dock Dockery, Mary E Crawford ; foreword by Mark Myerson

Contributor(s):

Dockery, Gary L [editor - DPM, FACFAS, Fellow and Past Board of Directors - American College of foot and ankle surgeons, Fellow, American College of foot and ankle Pediatrics, Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Dermatology, Fellow, Board Certified in foot and ankle surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certifies in Podiatric Orthopedics, American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine, Chairman of the Board and Director of Scientific Affairs, International foot and ankle Foundation and Research; Edmonds, Washington, USA.]
Crawford, Mary Elizabeth [editor, Fellow, Past Board of Directors, American College of foot and ankle surgeons., Fellow, American College of foot and ankle Pediatrics., Board Certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Instructor, Department of foot and ankle surgery, Swedish Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Swedish Medical Center, First Hill Campus, Seattle, Washington., Chair, Board of Medical Advisors, International foot and ankle foundation for Education and Research Edmonds, Washington, Private Practice, Ankle and foot clinic of Everett, Washington, USA.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Edinburgh : Elsevier, 2012.Edition: SecondDescription: xvii, 499 pages coloured illustrations 28 cmISBN:

9780702031366

Other title:

Lower extremity soft tissue and cutaneous plastic surgery

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

RD779 LOW

Contents:

Front cover; Lower Extremity Soft Tissue & Cutaneous Plastic Surgery; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Foreword; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Who is this book for?; Where are these surgeries performed?; Principles of cutaneous surgery; Chapter 1 Preoperative patient evaluation; Chapter Contents; Introduction; Second opinion; Informed consent; Patient examination; History; Physical examination; Patient preparation; Patient expectations; Further reading; Chapter 2 Cutaneous anatomy and its surgical implications; Chapter Contents; Introduction; Epidermis. Specialized cells and appendages of the epidermisDermis; Subcutaneous layer; Surgical implications; Conclusion; Further reading; Chapter 3 Vascular anatomy and its surgical implications; Chapter Contents; Introduction; Angiosomal circulation to the foot and ankle; Posterior tibial artery angiosomes; Medial calcaneal angiosome; Medial plantar angiosome; Lateral plantar angiosome; Anterior tibial artery angiosomes; Dorsalis pedis angiosome; Peroneal artery angiosomes; Lateral calcaneal angiosome; Anterior perforating peroneal angiosome; Cutaneous circulation of the skin and superficial fascia. Mechanisms of anastomosisCompromised vascular states; Incision planning; Venous and lymphatic drainage; Conclusion; References; Further Reading; Chapter 4 Surgical principles; Chapter Contents; Introduction; Skin properties; Contour lines; Lines of minimal movement and relaxed skin tension lines; Incision planning; Incision making; References; Further reading; Chapter 5 Basic instruments and tissue handling; Chapter Contents; Tissue handling; The operating room; Surgical instruments; Instrument stand; Scalpel handles and blades; Tissue-handling forceps; Scissors; Tissue retractors. Artery forceps or mosquito hemostatsNeedle holders/drivers; Punches; Miscellaneous instruments; Hand signals in surgery; Further reading; Chapter 6 Anesthesia; Chapter Contents; Introduction; Local anesthetics; Anesthetic techniques; Topical anesthesia; Nerve blocks and infiltration; Intravenous sedation; Regional nerve block; Conclusion; Further reading; Chapter 7 Aseptic techniques; Chapter Contents; Introduction; Definition of asepsis; Definition of antisepsis; Definition of sterility; Surgical infections; Types of surgical incision infections and their classification. Prevention of contaminationPreoperative; Intraoperative; Postoperative; Contamination risk factors; Systemic factors; Surgical incision factors; The operative procedure factors; Type of operation factors; Postoperative incision management; Surgical instrument and equipment sterilization; Autoclaves (steam under pressure); Instrument disinfection; Low-temperature steam; Dry heat; Chemical disinfectants; Operating room attire; Scrub suits; Head cover; Facemask; Eye cover or protection; Foot covers; Asepsis; Preoperative preparation; Hand scrubbing; Surgical gowning; Sterile gloving.

Summary: Progressing from basic information on instruments and principles of tissue handling through to complex techniques, this title helps surgeon of the foot and ankle in their recognition of conditions and provides a suitable method of treatment with the advanced surgical techniques. It provides techniques of suturing, vascular anatomy, and more.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Medical School Open Shelf	RD779 LOW (Browse shelf(Opens below))	151003	Available		BK138208

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Progressing from basic information on instruments and principles of tissue handling through to complex techniques, this title helps surgeon of the foot and ankle in their recognition of conditions and provides a suitable method of treatment with the advanced surgical techniques. It provides techniques of suturing, vascular anatomy, and more.

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