Plastic Surgery Key

Is the patient hemodynamically stable? Blood products available – how many and what type Second surgeon or vascular surgeon available Anesthesia understands the patient status and plan Vascular instruments and…

Fig. 37.1 Chest X-ray demonstrating a large mediastinal haematoma as typically seen in a penetrating injury of the large mediastinal vessels Fig. 37.2 CT angiogram confirming a large mediastinal haematoma…

Fig. 62.1 (a) The patient is in the right lateral decubitus position. Fluoroscopy was used to place an X in the posterior axillary line corresponding to the T12–L1 disc. The…

Fig. 16.1 Stab wound to the left back without intraperitoneal or retroperitoneal penetration Fig. 16.2 Gunshot wound to back with evidence of intraperitoneal penetration. Patient found to have multiple enterotomies…

Fig. 38.1 Cardiac repair via a clamshell thoracotomy incision. The proximal part of the severed left mammary artery is identified and ligated In situations that the patient is not in…

Fig. 71.1 (a–c) Lower extremity injuries from improvised explosive devices in Iraq war Fig. 71.2 Soldier injured by a buried IED. Note the protection to the torso by the body…

Fig. 2.1 The patient was shot with a high-caliber rifle. The entry wound and exit wound demonstrate relatively little damage externally. When the patient was paralyzed, he proved very difficult…

Fig. 32.1 Anatomic landmarks of the pharyngoesophageal region The pharynx and cervical esophagus lie deep in the neck and are protected posteriorly by the cervical vertebrae. They are abutted anteriorly…

Fig. 68.1 Reconstructive ladder These recent advances in reconstructive surgery have led to the idea of the reconstructive triangle, which is more inclusive and practical (Fig. 68.2). This allows the…

Fig. 33.1 The surgical anatomy of the superior mediastinum and neck indicating the proximity of the vessels and nerves around the aero-digestive tract The neck contains many vital structures located…