Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, 4th Edition

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Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, 4th Edition
By Raymond J. Fonseca, DMD, H. Dexter Barber, DDS, Michael P. Powers and David E. Frost,Hardcover
Reference,864 Pages
Trim Size: 8 3/4 X 11 1/16 in
Imprint: Saunders
Copyright: 2013

Description:

Describing the diagnosis and management of maxillofacial and associated traumatic injuries step by step, Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, 4th Edition takes you beyond the surgical management of head and neck trauma to cover the general management of traumatic injuries, systemic evaluation of the trauma patient, and special considerations associated with maxillofacial trauma patient care. New to this edition are over 700 full-color illustrations showing details of traumatic injuries and their treatment. Edited by head and neck trauma expert Dr. Raymond J. Fonseca, along with over 80 highly respected contributors, this comprehensive reference provides all of the information you need to offer the best care possible to maxillofacial trauma patients.

UPDATED; content reflects current thinking and the latest techniques in the management of traumatic injuries.
NEW full-color illustrations and design highlight clinical areas and show details of injuries and their treatment.
NEW! Streamlined, single-volume format makes information easier to access and the book easier to carry.

KEY FEATURES

One-of-a-kind, comprehensive chapters cover current research literature with topics including advances in maxillofacial trauma surgery, nonpenetrating chest trauma, metabolic response to trauma, maxillofacial prosthetics, and the societal impact of maxillofacial trauma.
Coverage of emerging topics includes firearm injuries, neurologic injuries (the leading cause of death from trauma), wound healing, airway management, shock, and nasal fractures, so you can work confidently with team members from other disciplines such as neurologists, anesthesiologists, and orthopedists.
Over 80 expert contributors represent the specialties of oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, and otolaryngology.

AUTHOR INFORMATION

By Raymond J. Fonseca, DMD, Private Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Asheville; Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; H. Dexter Barber, DDS, Department of Oral Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Michael P. Powers and David E. Frost