Breast Reconstruction

Marzia Salgarello

ISBN 10: 9533079827 / ISBN 13: 9789533079820

Published by Intechopen Feb 2012, 2012

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Neuware -Breast reconstruction is a fascinating and complex field which combines reconstructive and aesthetic principles in the search for the best results possible. The goal of breast reconstruction is to restore the appearance of the breast and to improve a woman's psychological health after cancer treatment. Successful breast reconstruction requires a clear understanding of reconstructive operative techniques and a thorough knowledge of breast aesthetic principles. Edited by Marzia Salgarello, and including contributions from respected reconstructive breast plastic surgeons from around the world, this book focuses on the main current techniques in breast reconstruction and also gives some insight into specific topics. The text consists of five sections, of which the first focuses on the oncologic aspect of breast reconstruction. Section two covers prosthetic breast reconstruction, section three is dedicated to autogenous breast reconstruction, and section four analyzes breast reconstruction with a fat graft. Finally, section five covers the current approaches to breast reshaping after conservative treatment.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 290 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Breast Reconstruction
• Publisher: Intechopen Feb 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9533079827
• ISBN 13: 9789533079820
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 25D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 841 grams

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Synopsis

Breast reconstruction is a fascinating and complex field which combines reconstructive and aesthetic principles in the search for the best results possible. The goal of breast reconstruction is to restore the appearance of the breast and to improve a woman's psychological health after cancer treatment. Successful breast reconstruction requires a clear understanding of reconstructive operative techniques and a thorough knowledge of breast aesthetic principles. Edited by Marzia Salgarello, and including contributions from respected reconstructive breast plastic surgeons from around the world, this book focuses on the main current techniques in breast reconstruction and also gives some insight into specific topics. The text consists of five sections, of which the first focuses on the oncologic aspect of breast reconstruction. Section two covers prosthetic breast reconstruction, section three is dedicated to autogenous breast reconstruction, and section four analyzes breast reconstruction with a fat graft. Finally, section five covers the current approaches to breast reshaping after conservative treatment.