Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Clinical Reference Guideis a portable reference guide that fills the void of an easy-to-read, concise, but comprehensive book encompassing all aspects of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, both in the clinical setting as well as in preparing for board exams. Each chapter follows a uniform outline to facilitate quick review of a topic, and the comprehensive nature of each chapter provides the depth required for written and oral standardized tests. Chapters incorporate authors from all specialties--Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, General Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Dermatology--as well as encompass all aspects of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, from cosmetic to reconstructive to craniofacial.

Formatted like the bestselling "Pasha" (Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery) pocket guide, this text provides a condensed amount of high-yield information with a multidisciplinary approach to bring a broader range of insight into complex clinical challenges. Combining key insights from senior and junior authors, each chapter provides a unique perspective on the relevant information needed by those getting themselves established within the field.

Key features include:

• Contributions by leaders in the field
• Tabs for each section for quick access
• Key terms and notes in bold and italics

Shaun C. Desai, MD, is a full-time assistant professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. His practice focuses exclusively on plastic surgery of the face, head, and neck and encompasses a broad spectrum of both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Desai's research interests include novel methods of microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck using innovative technology, and he is on a team of surgeons hoping to perform a series of face transplants at Johns Hopkins. He also has an interest in the diagnosis and management of malignant melanoma. He has received several research awards and grants and has published in several leading plastic surgery journals, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has a particular interest in teaching and received the distinguished Resident Teaching Award at Washington University as voted upon by his peers. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and is board-certified by the AAO-HNS.