Clinics in Plastic Surgery: Complications in Breast Reduction

Abstract

Dennis C. Hammond, ed. Clinics in Plastic Surgery: Complications in Breast Reduction . New York, NY: Elsevier, 2016. ISBN-13: 978-0323442831, ISBN-10: 0323442838, $129.00. ![Graphic][1] The April 2016 edition of Clinics in Plastic Surgery is about complications in breast reduction. Dennis Hammond, as editor of this volume of Clinics, needs no introduction and he has gathered a selection of experts who are recognized for their contributions to breast surgery education and literature. The experience of the authors is reflected favorably in the quality of their chapters. The book is set out logically, has 14 chapters with 4 general themes addressed that flow in a progressive manner allowing each successive article to build on the information gleaned from prior topics. The book commences with general considerations such as recognizing risk factors for adverse outcomes detectable in a thorough history and examination. This discussion includes attention to breast cancer screening. We are then drawn into the consideration of general risks and those specific to different surgical techniques that are both aesthetic and related to wound healing. There are sections relating to the management of specific complications and high risk patients including the avoidance of risks rather than simply the management of an established problem. The final chapter is on the medico-legal ramifications of breast reduction surgery which … Corresponding Author : Dr Mark Magnusson, 8 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba, QLD 4350, Australia. E-mail: mark{at}toowoombaplasticsurgery.com.au [1]: /embed/inline-graphic-1.gif