ESSENTIAL TISSUE HEALING OF THE FACE AND NECK (Signed Copy)

This unique textbook focuses exclusively on wound healing of the face and neck, integrating scientific principle with state-of-the-art clinical precept. Detailed, step-by-step surgical techniques demonstrate the best methods of repair of tissue. Contemporary healing concepts encompass the structures of the skin, cartilage, bone, nerve, oral mucosa, middle ear mucosa, and airway mucosa. The book benefits from the diverse backgrounds and expertise of each of its authors bringing the reader new insights to the question of why some facial and neck wounds heal satisfactorily and others do not. Dr. Hom suggests a holistic approach to surgery of the face and neck that includes the healing process. Future directions for wound healing of the face and neck are also illuminated.

David Hom MD, FACS Professor, Director, Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH Patricia Hebda PhD Associate Professor Departments of Otolaryngology and Cell Biology and Physiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Director, ENT Wound Healing Research Program Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Rangos Research Center Pittsburgh, PA Arun Gosain MD, FACS DeWayne Richey II Professor, Plastic Surgery Chief, Pediatric Plastic Surgery Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Craig Friedman MD, FACS Facial Plastic Surgeon Visiting Surgeon, Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT Splitrock Surgical Associates, Wilton, CT, Executive Vice President, Medical Technology and Research Biomerix, Inc New York, NY