Full Description
"Techniques in Dermatological Surgery" is a thorough, step-by-step guide to the basic principles, procedures and complications of dermatologic surgery, covering all areas, from diagnosis and therapeutics to cosmetics. A large section of the text is a practical guide to many other aspects of patient care, such as general management issues, including operating on patients with a cardiac defibrillator and prophylactic antibiotics, with guidelines and recently published recommendations.
Contents
1. General Management of the Patient 2. Cutaneous Anatomy 3. Wound Healing Techniques 4. Surgical Equipment 5. Imaging 6. Aseptic Techniques 7. Local Topical Anesthesia 8. Wound Dressings 9. Suture Material 10. Suturing Techniques 11. Skin Biopsy Techniques 12. Electrosurgery 13. Surgical Complications and Emergencies 14. Mohs 15. Second Intention Healing 16. Principles of Tissue Movement 17. Complex Closures 18. Skin Flaps 19. Skin Grafts 20. Dermabrasion 21. Tissue Expansion 22. Conscious Sedation 23. Cryosurgery 24. Nail Surgery 25. Pigmented Lesions 26. Hair Transplant 27. Chemical Peels 28. Lasers 29. Sclerotherapy 30. New Techniques in Phlebology 31. Temporary Fillers 32. Permanent Fillers 33. Botox 34. Liposuction 35. Blephroplasty 36. Face Lifts/Ancillary Facial Cosmetic Surgery Procedures 37. Medical/Legal 38. Office Accreditation and Legislation
