Complications in Cutaneous Surgery

1. Front Matter

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2. Acute Surgical Complications

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Preoperative Evaluation

      • Marcy Neuburg

      Pages 3-8

   3. Acute Emergencies in the Dermatology Office

      • Darrell J. Fader

      Pages 9-20

   4. Nerve Injury

      • Shawn Allen, Roberta Sengelmann

      Pages 21-35

   5. Hemorrhagic Complications in Cutaneous Surgery

      • Hugh M. Gloster Jr.

      Pages 36-45

   6. Wound Infections

      • Gregory John Fulchiero Jr., Elizabeth M. Billingsley

      Pages 46-61

   7. Prophylaxis for Wound Infections and Endocarditis

      • Michelle Pipitone, Hugh M. Gloster Jr.

      Pages 62-76

   8. Dehiscence and Necrosis

      • Ross M. Campbell, Raymond G. Dufresne Jr.

      Pages 77-83

3. Chronic Surgical Complications

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 85-85

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   2. Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids

      • A. Paul Kelly

      Pages 87-94

   3. Free Margin Distortion

      • Sumaira Z. Aasi, David Leffell

      Pages 95-114

   4. Scar Revision and Camouflage

      • Tri H. Nguyen

      Pages 115-138

   5. Miscellaneous Complications

      • Mary E. Maloney, Nathaniel J. Jellinek

      Pages 139-152

4. Complications of Cosmetic Procedures

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 153-153

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   2. Preoperative Cosmetic Consultation and Psychological Complications of Cosmetic Surgery

      • Evan C. Jones, Dee Anna Glaser

      Pages 155-166

   3. Complications of Ablative and Nonablative Lasers and Light Sources

      • Elizabeth L. Tanzi, Tina S. Alster

      Pages 167-182

   4. Complications of Dermabrasion and Chemical Peeling Procedures

      • Chris Harmon, Betty Davis

      Pages 183-191

   5. Complications of Liposuction

      • J. Barton Sterling, C. William Hanke

      Pages 192-198

   6. Complications of Soft Tissue Fillers

      • Steven C. Bernstein

      Pages 199-206

The demand for outpatient cutaneous surgery procedures has increased at a rapid rate over the last several decades. Cosmetic, excisional, and reconstructive pro- dures are being performed by primary care physicians and a variety of specialists in different disciplines, such as dermatology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology. As the number of cutaneous surgery procedures rises, so will the rate of complications, which are inevitable and occur even with the most skilled, careful, and meticulous surgeons. In the practice of medicine, we often learn more from complications than t- umphs. The authors of the chapters in this book were recruited based on their experience and respective areas of expertise. To my knowledge, no book exists that summarizes the medical literature regarding complications in cutaneous surgery. The goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive text that will enable the pr- ticing physician to formulate a preoperative strategy to prevent complications before they occur and to properly diagnose and manage complications when they arise in order to provide a better service to the patient. This book is divided into three sections: acute surgical complications, chronic surgical complications, and complications of cosmetic procedures. Each chapter discusses a different complication and outlines proper preventative, diagnostic, and management strategies based on the medical literature and the experience of the author. Acute complications, some of which may be associated with serious morb- ity and mortality, are those experienced within the ? rst few weeks of surgery.

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From the reviews:

"This useful book outlines the common complications that can occur in cutaneous surgery. This information can be found in other books, but not in such a focused and concentrated style. The audience includes surgeons from residents to experienced practitioners. … This book is great – useful, complete, and discussing a topic not well covered in the literature. It should be required reading for all residents expecting to practice cutaneous surgery." (Jon C Starr, Doody’s Review Service, May 2008)

"...a must-read for clinicians setting up a clinical practice, especially a general dermatology practice incorporating dermatologic surgery." (Cory A. Dunnick and Robert P. Dellavalle, JAMA, July 2008)

"The multiauthored book is nearly evenly divided into sections on acute surgical complications … . There is an extensive discussion of wound problems from dehiscence to hypertrophic scars and keloids. … Overall, this is a unique and valuable text. The multiauthored format includes many prominent dermatologic surgeons from around the United States. … I believe this is a textbook that should be read by every dermatologic surgeon." (Dermatologic Surgery Journal, Vol. 35 (5), 2009)

• Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA

  Hugh M. Gloster

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