Reconstructive Conundrums in Dermatologic Surgery

<p><b>‘Best of the Best’ solutions to challenging reconstructive surgery of the nose</b></p> <p>The nose, with its unique and individual topography, presents particular challenges for reconstructive and skin cancer surgeons. A number of approaches can be adopted, but how does the dermatologic surgeon choose the best for any particular defect? </p> <p><i>Reconstructive Conundrums in Dermatology: The Nose</i> provides an atlas compendium of novel approaches to these challenges. Based on the Reconstructive Conundrum series published in the journal <i>Dermatologic Surgery</i>, a range of cases provide photographs of the defect before and immediately after reconstruction, and two long-term, follow-up images. The authors provide a detailed explanation for their choice of reconstruction. The Editors’ commentaries allow residents and experienced surgeons alike to compare different reconstructive alternatives and to explore the thought processes behind them.</p> <p>The 30 conundrums each provide a full background to the problem and the strategies underpinning successful surgical solution. They have been grouped into nasal subunits covering: </p> <ul> <li>Nasal dorsum</li> <li>Nasal sidewall</li> <li>Nasal tip</li> <li>Nasal ala</li> <li>Alar groove</li> <li>Alar rim</li> </ul> <p>Jam packed with clinical wisdom and surgical pearls, <i>Reconstructive Conundrums in Dermatologic Surgery: The Nose</i> provides a guiding hand to anyone faced with daunting surgical reconstructions.  </p>