A beautifully illustrated surgical reference on breast surgery The Atlas of Breast Surgery presents the anatomy, diagnostic procedures, and step-by-step guidelines necessary for plastic surgeons, oncologists, and general surgeons to correctly and successfully perform surgical procedures on the breast. This excellent clinical reference is a superb work of art with stunning drawings and systematic tabular presentations that enhance the text. The clear and uncomplicated design will help surgeons master procedures quickly and efficiently. Key Features: - More than 200 outstanding high-quality watercolor drawings - Edited by internationally renowned experts on breast surgery -Modern approach, emphasizing breast-conserving strategies where oncologically feasible and in the best interests of patients - Detailed, point-by-point descriptions of routine as well as more complex surgical procedures - Comprehensive coverage of esthetic and reconstructive techniques as well as essential procedures for the diseased breast Plastic surgeons, oncologists, and general surgeons treating patients indicated for breast surgery will undoubtedly want to refer to this atlas repeatedly in the course of their daily practice, and it is sure to become a treasured volume in their medical library for many years. As such, it constitutes a worthy and fitting companion volume to Thieme#s celebrated Atlas of Gynecologic Surgery, now in its 4th edition. Diethelm Wallwiener, MD, is Professor and Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinic Tübingen, Germany. Sven Becker, MD, is Professor and Director, Frankfurt University Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and Division Head, Gynecologic Oncology and Gynecologic Specialties, University Hospital Frankfurt, Germany. Umberto Veronesi, MD, is Professor and Scientific Director, European Institute of Oncology, Milan Italy "An authorized translation and revision of Chapter 8 of the Atlas der gyneakologischen Operationen, 7th German edition, published and copyrighted 2009 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart"--Galley, t.p. verso.