Manual of Skin Surgery: A Practical Guide to Dermatologic Procedures

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"This superb book is extremely well illustrated and the text is clear, detailed, and enjoyable to read. The information on dermatologic procedures is presented in an easy-to-use fashion that will be of great practical value to students and clinicians, regardless of specialty." - Neil Swanson, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Oregon Health Sciences University

Manual of Skin Surgery offers a clear, step-by-step introduction to the fundamentals of dermatologic surgery-from anatomy and diagnosis to preoperative preparation and assessment, operative technique, and postoperative care. This book combines thorough coverage of the most commonly performed procedures with special topics such as the workup and management of melanoma and the indications for Mohs surgery.

Other comprehensive topics include:
* Anatomy, clinical diagnosis, and wound healing
* Local anesthesia, surgical instruments, and closure material
* Illustrated guide to cutaneous lesions-including 16 pages of four-color illustrations
* Basic excisional surgery and biopsy techniques
* Surgical complications and risk management

Complete with surgical pearls and helpful tips, Manual of Skin Surgery is an indispensable resource for dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, dermatology residents, medical students, and all physicians who perform skin surgery.

Leffell-Skin-134112

"This superb book is extremely well illustrated and the text is clear, detailed, and enjoyable to read. The information on dermatologic procedures is presented in an easy-to-use fashion that will be of great practical value to students and clinicians, regardless of specialty." - Neil Swanson, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Oregon Health Sciences University

Manual of Skin Surgery offers a clear, step-by-step introduction to the fundamentals of dermatologic surgery-from anatomy and diagnosis to preoperative preparation and assessment, operative technique, and postoperative care. This book combines thorough coverage of the most commonly performed procedures with special topics such as the workup and management of melanoma and the indications for Mohs surgery.

Other comprehensive topics include:
* Anatomy, clinical diagnosis, and wound healing
* Local anesthesia, surgical instruments, and closure material
* Illustrated guide to cutaneous lesions-including 16 pages of four-color illustrations
* Basic excisional surgery and biopsy techniques
* Surgical complications and risk management

Complete with surgical pearls and helpful tips, Manual of Skin Surgery is an indispensable resource for dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, dermatology residents, medical students, and all physicians who perform skin surgery.