Overview
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Melvin A. Shiffman
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Tustin, USA
Written by respected experts
Provides a clear overview of the surgical techniques currently used for umbilical reconstruction
Addresses beginners and experienced surgeons in the fields of plastic surgery, general surgery, cosmetic surgery and breast surgery
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Table of contents (45 chapters)
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Front Matter
Pages i-xvii
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Anatomy
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- Ronald E. Hoxworth, Alexander R. Gupta
Pages 3-12
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- Norbert Pallua, Verena-Constanze Buchinger-Kähler
Pages 13-26
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Shape and Position of the Umbilicus
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- Norbert Pallua, Verena-Constanze Buchinger-Kähler
Pages 33-37
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- Deborah Yu, Wendy M. Novicoff, Thomas J. Gampper
Pages 43-47
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- Nariman Sepehrvand, Sanaz Hatami
Pages 65-73
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- Vimal J. Gokani, Niri S. Niranjan
Pages 75-86
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Techniques
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- Guillermo Blugerman, Diego Schavelzon, Gabriel Wexler, Marcelo Lotocky
Pages 101-108
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- Charlotte W. Ying, Darryl J. Hodgkinson
Pages 109-121
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- Guillermo Blugerman, Diego Schavelzon, Gabriel Wexler, Marcelo Lotocky
Pages 123-131
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- Amy S. Colwell, Michael J. Frederick
Pages 133-138
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About this book
This book starts with a description of the anatomy of the umbilicus and its ideal shape. After a brief summary of the history of umbilical reconstruction, currently used umbilical reconstructive techniques are presented. The reader will also find information on the reconstruction of the umbilicus after malignant melanoma; outcomes and complications will be discussed in the last chapters. Written by respected authors, this book will offer residents and fellows as well as practicing and highly experienced plastic surgeons essential guidance on treatment and decision-making concerning umbilical reconstruction. Its numerous illustrations and clearly structured content make the book a must-read.
Editors and Affiliations
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Tustin, USA
Melvin A. Shiffman
About the editor
Melvin A. Shiffman, MD, JD, FCLM, received his MD from Northwestern University School of Medicine in 1957 and completed his residency in general surgery in 1964 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Long Beach, California. Since then he has been continuously involved in the practice of oncologic surgery, reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery. In 2002, Dr. Shiffman became Chair of the Section of Surgery at Tustin Hospital and Medical Center and in 2009-10 he served as President of the American College of Legal Medicine. He is Editor Emeritus of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, a member of the Scientific Committee of the American Journal of Aesthetic Medicine, and an examiner for the International Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He is also a former Editor-in-Chief of both the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Shiffman is the recipient of many honors and is a Fellow of various colleges and societies. He has published almost 300 articles, authored or edited 34 books, and written more than 140 book chapters.
