Reconstructive Conundrums in Dermatologic Surgery: The Nose

Facial wound reconstruction following dermatologic surgery forcancer excision, or other cause of disfigurement, is one of themore tricky procedures a dermatologist can carry out. Not only doesthe wound need to be clinically sound, the aesthetic requirementsfrom patients are high, and the nose and surrounding areas areespecially challenging.

This book, based on step-by-step case studies published inDermatologic Surgery (the journal of the American Society ofDermatologic Surgery), will introduce the principles ofreconstruction and a range of ‘how to’ approaches for nasalreconstructive surgery covering the choice of graft for thesituation and then the surgical approach necessary to achieveoptimal success.

Each case will provide a discussion of the particularreconstruction needed, the possible challenges, the solution chosenand an illustrated ‘how to’ description of the procedure.