This new edition has been completely updated under its new editorial team. As before, emphasis is placed on practical decision-making, underpinned by an understanding of the biological wound healing process. Chapters have been expanded to take account of recent developments in wound care and in surgery.

Practical decision-making
Advanced flaps, grafts and microsurgery
Step-by-step Operative Techniques
Case examples
Contents
The biology of wound healing; Wound aetiology and classification; Decision-making in wound closure; Management of open wounds; Surgical drains in wound management and reconstructive surgery; Tension-relieving techniques and local skin flaps; Axial pattern flaps; Free skin grafting; Pedicled muscle flaps; Microsurgery; Special considerations in wound mangement; Complications of wound healing; Index.