Book Review

Abstract

Clinical Problem Solving in Plastic Surgery by Peter J. Taub and R. Michael Koch uses a fairly novel, problem-based approach by presenting the reader with various clinical scenarios commonly encountered in the plastic surgery practice. The book consists of 52 chapters, 26 of which are devoted to facial plastic surgery. Each chapter starts with a clinical photograph and a one sentence description of the problem in question. The reader is then taken through a concise patient history, highlighting the most important points with a brief explanation of their significance. This is followed by a physical examination section that details the important findings one should be familiar with when dealing with the problem and explaining the rationale behind each finding. Indicated radiologic work-up and required consultation services are then reviewed. The final two parts of each chapter go over available treatment options and their potential complications. In addition, each chapter provides the reader with a “thought process” algorithm and “clinical pearls” highlighting the most important take home messages.