41 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Gregory A. Dumanian and Bruce A. Mast Abstract This chapter addresses the considerations involved in remediating bulges and hernias. The challenge in these procedures is to create a lasting connection…
42 Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Mark M. Leyngold Abstract This chapter covers the spectrum of issues and challenges involved in the surgical repair of lower extremity wounds and fractures. The goals of treatment are listed…
40 Sternal Reconstruction
R. Brad Nesmith, Zachary T. Young and Adam J. Katz Abstract Sternal reconstruction, as the name implies, is a sternal/chest wall reconstruction made necessary due to infection, oncologic resection, and…
Perineal Reconstruction
10.1055/b-0034-97727 Perineal ReconstructionNoopur Gangopadhyay & Ida K. Fox (a-b) A 44-year-old woman with recurrent vulvar cancer has just undergone wide local excision of tumor and now requires reconstruction. Description Wide…
Abdominoplasty
10.1055/b-0034-97728 AbdominoplastyElizabeth B. Odom & Terence M. Myckatyn A 39-year-old woman with two previous pregnancies and a 40-lb weight loss has excess abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue and multiple striae….
Chest Wall Defect
10.1055/b-0034-97726 Chest Wall DefectGwendolyn Hoben & Ida K. Fox A 46-year-old woman with a history of right breast cancer and radiation therapy. She presents with an open chest wound and…
Sternal Wound Infection
10.1055/b-0034-97725 Sternal Wound InfectionLouis H. Poppler & Thomas H. H. Tung Intraoperative consultation on a 67-year-old woman who had undergone three-vessel coronary artery bypass (left internal mammary and saphenous vein…
Abdominal Wall Defect
10.1055/b-0034-97724 Abdominal Wall DefectMichael J. Franco & Ida K. Fox A 55-year-old man with a history of exploratory laparotomy and ventral hernia repair with mesh now presents with recurrence. Description…
Major Liposuction
10.1055/b-0034-97723 Major LiposuctionJustin B. Cohen & Terence M. Myckatyn A 41-year-old woman presents to the clinic to discuss possible surgical options to improve the appearance of her “saddlebags.” Description Significant,…
Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss
10.1055/b-0034-97722 Body Contouring after Massive Weight LossSimone W. Glaus & Marissa Tenenbaum A 57-year-old woman requests body contouring following massive weight loss. Description Breasts Grade III ptosis with significant deflation…