Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery A Problem-Solving Manual 2nd Revised and Expanded Edition By Hilko Weerda
Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery: A Problem-Solving Manual (2nd Revised and Expanded Edition) by Hilko Weerda is a comprehensive surgical guide for the reconstruction of facial, head, and neck defects. Published by Thieme in late 2014, it expands upon the prize-winning first edition with updated techniques and significantly more visual aids.
Key Book Details
- Publication Date: November/December 2014 (frequently listed as the 2015 edition).
- Physical Specs: Hardcover, approximately 274 pages.
- ISBN-13: 978-3131296429.
- Illustrations: Contains more than 1,500 sequential illustrations, including full-color intraoperative photographs and before-and-after results.
Major Features and Content
- Surgical Scope: Covers basic principles, anatomy, wound healing, and scar revision before detailing defect closures for the forehead, nose, lips, chin, cheeks, eyelids, and ears.
- Auricular Techniques: Features Dr. Weerda's groundbreaking techniques for ear reconstruction, including rib cartilage harvesting and carving.
- New in 2nd Edition: Expanded sections on dermabrasion, free flaps, and modern techniques for removing skull bone for defect reconstruction.
- Flap Coverage: Reviews local, regional, and free flaps, with specialized chapters on myocutaneous island flaps and free microvascular transplants.
Purchasing Options
- Thieme Webshop: Available as a hardback or e-book (PDF/EPUB) Thieme Shop.
- Amazon: Typically stocked as a hardcover or Kindle edition Amazon.com.
- Secondary Markets: New and used copies are often found on Biblio.