As the surgical community steps up to tackle the global burden of surgical disease in developing countries,<i>Global Reconstructive Surgery</i>is<b>the first reference of its kind</b>to offer focused, pertinent coverage of key areas surgeons need to understand to fully participate in this endeavor. It provides authoritative, real-world guidance on common surgeries performed around the world to help<b>optimize outcomes in difficult environments and for a variety of conditions</b>.<br /><br /><br />Offers<b>practical wisdom and experience from surgeons who have lived and worked in challenging global settings</b>. The clear, organized format is based on the way clinicians examine, prepare for, and treat patients in resource-limited circumstances.<br />Each chapter<b>matches the clinical pathway and thought processes of care delivery</b>, from the clinical problem and pre-operative assessment to operative intervention, post-operative care, and possible complications and options for management.<br />Covers perioperative management, cleft and craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, burns, trauma, and<b>key techniques commonly performed by surgeons across the globe</b>.<br />Includes the surgical steps of each procedure, photographs of clinical cases, and surgical pearls for resource-poor settings.<br />Discusses<b>alternative approaches</b>related to cultural considerations and unavailability of state-of-the-art equipment.<br />Ideal for plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, craniofacial surgeons. oral and maxillofacial surgeons, general surgeons - both<b>those who volunteer</b>for surgical trips and<b>those training in local communities</b>.