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edited by Robert W. Dolan, 1065 pp, $295, ISBN 0824745957, New York, NY, Marcel Dekker, 2003.

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2004;6:351.

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Robert W. Dolan's Facial Plastic, Reconstructive, and Trauma Surgery is an ambitious project. In 1043 pages and 27 chapters, Dolan and 31 contributors offer a wealth of information on the entire range of facial plastic surgery. Although this first edition suffers from a few poor figures and perhaps too broad a focus, it is a valuable text for residents and fellows.

Chapters covering aesthetic surgery are well written, providing appropriate detail regarding surgical anatomy and reconstructive options. Surgical anatomy is discussed without superfluous facts. The indications for and the advantages and disadvantages of particular surgical options are covered. In many cases, surgical technique is de-scribed in detail. "Functional and Aesthetic Blepharoplasty" and "Specialized Local Flaps for the Eyelids and Lips" are examples of such chapters.

Overall, a comprehensive review of regional and free flap reconstruction of the head and neck is achieved. Each chapter provides detailed discussions of surgical techniques. . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Matthew Rontal, MD, Reviewer