Symposium on Clinical Frontiers in Reconstructive Microsurgery (Vol. 24)

Large-format cloth hardcover, xiii + 449 pages, 782 illustrations in text. Weight over 1.6kg. Foreign stamps, some covered with blank stickers. Contents are clean and bright, untanned, with unmarked text, free of inscriptions. A touch of rubbing to the boards edges; rubbing to the lower section of the front panel. Issued without a dust jacket. -- Symposium on Clinical Frontiers in Reconstructive Microsurgery provides a foundational technical record of the surgical innovations that defined the transition of microsurgery from experimental research to a standard clinical discipline. Published during the 'golden era' of microvascular surgery, this volume synthesises the findings of international pioneers, including Harry J. Buncke, widely regarded as the father of the field. The text addresses the primary challenges of early free tissue transfer, focusing on the refinement of microvascular anastomosis and the survival of complex composite grafts. The content is structured around the most significant anatomical regions and surgical applications of the period. Technical chapters detail the 'workhorse' flaps that remain central to reconstructive surgery today, including the radial forearm, latissimus dorsi, and groin flaps. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to digit and limb replantation, exploring the physiological prerequisites for successful revascularisation and the management of crush injuries. Further sections examine pioneer work in toe-to-hand transplantation and the use of the free omental flap for scalp and facial contouring. The volume also investigates the use of microvascular bone transfer for mandible and long-bone reconstruction, alongside early applications in breast reconstruction and facial reanimation. This book serves as a primary source for the fundamental techniques and anatomical mappings that underpin modern plastic surgery. While technologies such as supermicrosurgery and robotic assistance have since emerged, the principles of vessel handling, tension-free repair, and flap design outlined here remain technically accurate and clinically valid. For the practising surgeon, it provides a rigorous look at the 'pedigree' of current procedures, offering insights into the original decision-making processes of the masters of the craft. It remains a vital reference for medical historians and residents seeking a deep understanding of the anatomical basis of reconstructive medicine. Areas of interest: microvascular anastomosis, free flap surgery, replantation, surgical history.…