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Reconstructive Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Pravin-Kumar K. Patel
This text on craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery is written by an
internationally recognized surgeon. Coverage is encyclopedic by a single
surgeon well experienced in the management of children with complex
craniofacial deformities. The author provides a clear illustration of the
specific techniques used in redefining the craniofacial skeleton. This is a
practical text as he offers invaluable personal advice to the practicing
surgeon. This is a useful framework for the surgical resident and for the
surgeon who has an interest in cleft and craniofacial surgery. While
primarily of interest to plastic, oral, and craniomaxillofacial surgeons,
related specialties such as pediatric neurosurgeons, ophthalmologists,
otolaryngologists, speech and language pathologists, dentists,
orthodontists, and prosthodontists will find these volumes useful as
management of these deformities frequently require a multidisciplinary
approach. The text is divided into two volumes on the full spectrum of
craniofacial deformities. Of the 45 chapters, 37 are written by the author
alone. Each of the specific anomalies is examined methodically and
technically managed with numerous clinical cases clearly illustrating the
outcome. There are well over 3000 images. The operative procedures are well
detailed and many of the technical points left out in other related texts
are clearly illustrated here. In addition there are numerous tables of
useful anthropometric data of practical value to the surgeon in
quantitatively comparing the deviation from the norm and in analyzing the
surgical outcome. This is a remarkable text written by a remarkable surgeon.
It belongs on the shelves of all professionals and in theoperating room of
all residents and surgeons who care for children born with
craniomaxillofacial deformities. In an age of multi-authored tomes, it is
refreshing to read a text essentially by a single author who comprehensively
manages the craniofacial skeleton from a single viewpoint.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Pravin-Kumar K. Patel, MD (Children's Memorial Hospital)
Description: This text on craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery is
written by an internationally recognized surgeon. Coverage is encyclopedic
by a single surgeon well experienced in the management of children with
complex craniofacial deformities.
Purpose: The author provides a clear illustration of the specific
techniques used in redefining the craniofacial skeleton. This is a practical
text as he offers invaluable personal advice to the practicing surgeon.
Audience: This is a useful framework for the surgical resident and
for the surgeon who has an interest in cleft and craniofacial surgery. While
primarily of interest to plastic, oral, and craniomaxillofacial surgeons,
related specialties such as pediatric neurosurgeons, ophthalmologists,
otolaryngologists, speech and language pathologists, dentists,
orthodontists, and prosthodontists will find these volumes useful as
management of these deformities frequently require a multidisciplinary
approach.
Features: The text is divided into two volumes on the full spectrum
of craniofacial deformities. Of the 45 chapters, 37 are written by the
author alone. Each of the specific anomalies is examined methodically and
technically managed with numerous clinical cases clearly illustrating the
outcome. There are well over 3,000 images. The operative procedures are well
detailed and many of the technical points left out in other related texts
are clearly illustrated here. In addition there are numerous tables of
useful anthropometric data of practical value to the surgeon in
quantitatively comparing the deviation from the norm and in analyzing the
surgical outcome.
Assessment: This is a remarkable text written by a remarkable
surgeon. It belongs on the shelves of all professionals and in the operating
room of all residents and surgeons who care for children born with
craniomaxillofacial deformities. In an age of multiauthored tomes, it is
refreshing to read a text essentially by a single author who comprehensively
manages the craniofacial skeleton from a single viewpoint.
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5 Stars! from Doody |
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