Handbook of Burns Volume 2
Author | : Lars-Peter Kamolz |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 343 |
Release | : 2020-07-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783030345112 |
ISBN-13 | : 3030345114 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook of Burns Volume 2 written by Lars-Peter Kamolz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-22 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this volume has been updated with chapters on scar treatment using laser, microneedling, tissue engineering, adipose tissue and lipofilling. It compiles the perspectives of a multi-author team, examining the entire spectrum of burn reconstruction and long-term treatment. Individual updated chapters cover basic aspects of wound healing and scarring, and plastic surgery relating to tissue rearrangement and the use of flaps, as well as the long-term use of skin and skin substitutes. Furthermore, it addresses topics such as rehabilitation and scar management in detail. It provides comprehensive reconstruction guidelines organized by anatomic region (e.g. face, hands, ...) as well as future trends and prospects in burn reconstruction, such as allotransplantation and bionics. Please also have a look at the volume "Handbook of Burns Volume 1 - Acute Burn Care 2nd edition"