Microsurgical Repair and Reconstruction of Tissue Defects

Author: Ren Zhiyong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is a specialized surgical monograph on the microsurgical repair and reconstruction of limb tissue defects. It focuses on the microsurgical repair and reconstruction techniques for limb skin defects, muscle defects, bone and joint defects, composite tissue defects, and thumb and finger defects. The book is divided into 13 chapters, with the first six chapters covering key points of tissue flap harvesting, preoperative and postoperative management of tissue flap transplantation, nursing care for tissue flap transplantation, causes and preventive measures for tissue flap transplantation failure, and debridement. Chapters 7 to 13 introduce the applied anatomy, surgical techniques, surgical precautions, and key points for success in repairing and reconstructing different types of tissue defects in various parts of the limbs. The book is accompanied by nearly 500 illustrations to facilitate learning and reference. Some of the procedures presented are recent achievements in microsurgical repair and reconstruction in recent years, making it valuable for surgeons, especially those in orthopedics, trauma surgery, plastic and aesthetic surgery, and reconstructive surgery.