TY - BOOK AU - Mario Rietjens AU - Mario Casales Schorr AU - Visnu Lohsiriwat TI - Atlas of Breast Reconstruction SN - 8847055199 U1 - 618.1/9059 RIE PY - 2014/// CY - Plastic and Reconstructive Division European Institute of Oncology Milan Italy PB - Springer KW - N1 - Contents: Reconstruction Technique for Total Mastectomy Reconstruction Techniques for Partial Mastectomy and Other Partial Breast Deformities Reconstruction and Correction Technique for NippleAreolar Complex Lipofilling Surgical Corrections of Complications N2 - Breast reconstructive and oncoplastic surgery can reduce the sense of mutilation resulting from oncologic surgery and meets the need to provide breast cancer treatment that will not only eradicate the cancer but also re-establish the patient’s quality of life. However, the difficulties inherent in preoperative planning and the intraoperative complexity of breast reconstruction and oncoplastic techniques represent major challenges for the breast surgeon. This atlas, intended for surgeons at every level, is an all-inclusive guide that documents surgical techniques step by step by means of a wealth of more than 1800 color photos, additional high-quality drawings and illustrations, and succinct accompanying text. Both common, established procedures and the most recently introduced techniques are covered, ensuring that readers will have at their disposal multiple approaches for breast repair, remodeling, and reconstruction. In addition to the comprehensive descriptions of techniques, preoperative planning is explained, indications and contraindications are identified, and the management of surgical complications is discussed. Tips, pitfalls, and key points are highlighted. The Atlas of Breast Reconstruction is an unprecedented tool that will increase and refine the arsenal at the oncoplastic surgeon's disposal in order to ensure that the best treatment can be offered to each individual patient ER -