Local Flap Reconstruction, 3rd Edition Original PDF 2023

This revised third edition of *Local Flap Reconstruction* serves as an essential resource for plastic surgeons, dermatologists, skin cancer specialists, general surgeons, and surgical registrars in training. Featuring comprehensive illustrations and an organized, easy-to-navigate layout, the book outlines recommended surgical techniques aimed at restoring both appearance and function.

The text is organized into three main sections: Principles, Clinical Studies, and Common Problems and Solutions. Notable features include:

– Over 450 specialized medical photographs and illustrations
– A new chapter dedicated to perforated island flaps

Reconstructive surgery demands a high level of skill and sound judgement. This book offers vital principles that equip surgeons with the necessary knowledge and confidence to address and resolve reconstructive challenges as they arise.

**About the Authors:**

Anthony Penington holds the title of Jigsaw Professor of Paediatric Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Melbourne and The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. He is also a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne.

Eldon Mah serves as an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at the University of Melbourne and is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne.