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Facial Esthetic Surgery. Menick FJ (ed), with 17 contributors. Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Volume 24, No 2, 1997. Philadelphia, PA, Saunders, 201 pages, illustrated. Detailed descriptions of the spectrum of procedures used for facial rejuvenation are provided in this book. The topics covered include endoscopic face lift, brow lift, malar pad fixation, rhytidectomy, liposuction, laser resurfacing, and chemical skin peel. Numerous photographs and line drawings accompany the technical descriptions. Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, Vol 1,2 (ed 2). Fonseca RJ, Walker RV (eds), with 75 contributors. Philadelphia, PA, Saunders, 1997, 1328 pages, illustrated. This new edition has been expanded from 33 to 38 chapters. As in the previous edition, the material is divided into sections on basic principles in the management of traumatic injuries, systematic evaluation of the traumatized patient, management of head and neck injuries, and special considerations in the management of traumatic injuries. All previous chapters have been updated and six have been rewritten by different authors, making the text an authoritative presentation of the current state of the art in this area of patient management. Operative Otolaryngology: Head and Neck (Vol I, II). Myers EN (ed), with 31 contributors. phia, PA, Saunders, 1997, 1578 pages, illustrated.
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Of the 18 sections in this voluminous text, there are chapters in at least seven that are of direct interest to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. These include such subjects as surgery of the maxillary sinus, management of cancer of the oral cavity, salivary gland surgery, treatment of cervical lesions, reconstructive aspects of head and neck surgery, and various aspects of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Each chapter is accompanied by numerous clinical photographs and line drawings that help clarify the procedures described.
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This yearly publication is a compilation of the most current information on generic and brand-name prescription pharmaceuticals and their suppliers. Drug information is provided in an unbiased, generic manner, and is derived from standard pharmacology texts and peer-reviewed journals. The listing of equivalency ratings and drug prices adds to the ability to make informed therapeutic choices. Surgical Pathology: Fibro-Osseous Diseases. Gold L, Cleveland DB (eds), with 20 contributors. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am, Volume 9, No 4, 1997, Philadelphia, PA, Saunders, 224 pages, illustrated. This book brings together the knowledge and experience of a group of experts in an attempt to provide the reader with the latest information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this diverse group of lesions. The various chapters discuss such issues as the regulation of jaw modeling and remodeling, cementum versus bone, and diagnostic imaging, as well as specific conditions such as fibrous dysplasia, ossifying fibroma, cemento-osseous dysplasia, and giant cell lesions. The problems involved in diagnosis and treatment, and the outcomes of therapy are summarized in a series of case reports. Bone Formation and Repair. Rabie AM, Urist MR (eds), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Elsevier, 1997, 222 pages, illustrated, $80.00. This book contains the proceedings of the International Symposium on Formation and Repair of Mineralized Extracellular Matrix held in 1996. The objective of this meeting was to establish new directions for future research that would bridge the gap between basic research and clinical advances in the field of bone induction. As such, the material presented reflects the current knowledge in the areas of bone matrix structure and composition, induced bone morphogenesis, maxillofacial reconstruction, the role of angiogenesis in wound healing, and regulation of extracellular matrix macromolecules.