Surgical Anatomy of the Face - Hardcover

Larrabee Jr., Wayne F.; Makielski, Kathleen H.; Henderson, Jenifer L.

9780781741507: Surgical Anatomy of the Face

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0781741505 ISBN 13: 9780781741507

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2003

Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest refinements in operative technique, this full-colour atlas provides a surgeon's-eye view of the anatomic structures and relationships encountered during all facial surgical procedures. It features more than 100 drawings by Dr. Makielski, a head and neck surgeon, and more than 100 photographs. This Second Edition's brand-new chapter on embryology emphasizes congenital anomalies such as clefts and dermoid cysts. New illustrations show the surgical anatomy of endoscopic approaches and recently developed procedures, including the SOOF lift. This edition also includes more detail on the osteocutaneous and retaining ligaments and the supporting ligaments and tendons of the orbit.

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Review:

Head and Neck -- Praise for the previous edition: "The book is beautifully done...The anatomy is truly presented in a fashion that highlights that which we, as head and neck surgeons, need to know...This is an outstanding text I recommend to all surgeons performing head and neck surgery."-Head and Neck Maxillofacial News -- Praise for the previous edition: "Drs. Larrabee and Makielski have authored a concise anatomy text that has surgical relevance...Anatomy information is intermixed with surgical application in a refreshing way...Dr. Makielski should be congratulated for her beautiful, aesthetic, and very educational illustrations. They are magnificent and complemented by many cadaver dissection photographs and clinical photographs to depict the anatomy from the surgeon's perspective...The book is easy to read and once read becomes a handy reference."-Maxillofacial News

About the Author:

Jenifer L. Henderson is Staff Surgeon at Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Naval Medical Center; and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.

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