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A comprehensive surgical atlas, Nail Surgery offers practical strategies from acknowledged experts for correcting a variety of both congenital and acquired nail disorders. This "how-to" reference includes a review of the anatomy and biology of nail tissue, followed by a detailed presentation of perioperative management, surgical procedures and techniques, specific conditions, preventive approaches, signs and symptoms, and recent recommendations about instrumentation and trauma. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.
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Intended to be used as a working manual or atlas as well as a textbook, this volume emphasizes specific techniques of nail surgery rather than aiming for comprehensive coverage of all surgical nail procedures and conditions. Covers basic techniques, fingernail injuries and reconstruction, toenail problems and treatments, infection of the nail apparatus, tumors and cysts, and special topics in diagnosis and surgery of the nail unit, including imaging of tumors, congenital and hereditary conditions, periungual and digital laser surgery, cryosurgery, and the painful nail. Contributors include dermatologists, nail disease specialists, dermatopathologists, and plastic surgeons from the US, France, England, and Norway. Abundantly illustrated with detailed color photographs and b&w images. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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