Overview

Written in the proven Secrets® question-and-answer format, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Secrets, 3rd Edition is an authoritative source for the effective and safe practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) - and the ideal preparation tool for clinical rotations, exams, and board certification in OMS. Thoroughly revised and updated with the most current clinical information, this new edition provides dental students, OMS residents, and clinicians with practical tips, answers, and secrets from OMS experts. Best of all, it fits in your lab coat pocket so you can consult it wherever you go! Over 2,300 questions and answers offer valuable pearls, tips, memory aids, and secrets from oral and maxillofacial surgery experts in a concise, easy-to-read format. Popular and trusted Secrets® question-and-answer format helps you better understand the questions you are asked and provides you with perspective for the questions you ask yourself. Edited by two highly respected leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS), with chapters written by internationally recognized experts in the field, making this an authoritative resource for the safe and effective practice of OMS. Convenient pocket size means you can consult this book wherever you go and carry it in your lab coat. NEW! 13 all-new chapters bring you the most current clinical information on recent advances in the science and practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. NEW! Cosmetic Surgery section covers the evaluation of the aging face, forehead/belpharoplasty, facelift/neck, rhinoplasty, and non-invasive cosmetic procedures. NEW! Updated Secrets® two-color design highlights questions, tables, boxes, and bulleted lists so you can find information more easily.

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Author:   A. Omar Abubaker, DMD, PhD (Professor and Chairman, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, VCU School of Dentistry) ,  Din Lam (Virginia Commonwealth University<br>Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) ,  Kenneth J. Benson (Private Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Apex, NC, Staff Surgeon and Clinical Instructor, Department of Otolaryngology, Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.570kg
ISBN:  

9780323294300

ISBN 10:   0323294308
Pages:   576
Publication Date:   21 January 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780443106163
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Part I. Patient Evaluation 1. Are You Ready for Your Surgery Rotation? 2. Pre-operative Evaluation. 3. EKG 4. Laboratory Tests 5. Imaging Part II. Anesthesia - Part Editor 6. Local Anesthesia 7. Intravenous Sedation 8. Inhalational Anesthesia 9. NEW! Anesthesia for Difficult Patients Part III. Postoperative Care 10. Fluid and Electrolyte Management 11. Nutritional Support 12. Post-operative Complications 13. NEW! ICU Care/Mechanical Ventilation Part IV. Medical Emergencies 14. BLS/ACLS/ATLS 15. Tracheostomy and Cricothyrotomy Part V. Management Considerations 16. Cardiovascular Disease 17. Respiratory Disease 18. Liver/Hematology 19. Renal 20. Endocrine/Pregnant Patient 21. The Diabetic Patient 22. Immunocomprised Patient Part VI: Oral Surgery Section 1. Basic Surgical Science 23. Applied Surgical Anatomy 24. NEW! Wound Healing Section 2. Dentoalveolar 25. DA/Pre-prosthetic Surgery 26. Dental Implant 27. Nerve Injury 28. Orofacial Infection/Osteomylitis Section 3. Trauma 29. NEW! DA Trauma 30. Mandible Fracture 31. Zygomatic/ZMC/Orbit 32. NOE/Lefort 33. Frontal Sinus 34. Soft Tissue Injury Section 4. Craniofacial 35. Craniofacial Syndrome 36. NEW! Oromandibular Dystopia 37. Syndromes Affecting Orofacial Region 38. Cleft Lip/Palate 39. Orthognathic Surgery 40. NEW! Distraction Osteogenesis 41. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Section 5. TMJ/Facial Pain 42. Facial Pain/Headache 43. TMJ Section 6. Pathology 44. Cyst/Tumor 45. Oral Cancer 46. Salivary Gland Disease 47. NEW! Vascular Anomalies 48. NEW! Osteoradionecrosis/Osteonecrosis of the Jaws 49. NEW! Neck Mass Section 7. Reconstruction 50. NEW! Bone Grafting 51. NEW! Local/Regional Flap 52. NEW! Facial Special Unit Reconstruction 53. NEW! Free Flap Section 8. NEW! Cosmetic 54. Evaluation of Aging Face 55. Forehead/Blepharoplasty 56. Facelift/Neck 57. Rhinoplasty 58. Non-invasive Cosmetic Procedure

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a valuable addition to anyone working, or aspiring to work, within OMFS

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Dr. A. Omar Abubaker, DMD, PhD is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh's School of Dentistry, and he completed his residency training and a fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been on the Faculty at VCU School of Dentistry and Medical Center since 1991. He is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Dental Anesthesiology. Dr. Abubaker serves as professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery School of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Dentistry, at MCV Hospital. He maintains a busy intramural private practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is also actively involved in teaching dental students and oral and maxillofacial surgery residents. Dr. Abubaker authored two oral and maxillofacial surgery textbooks, over 100 chapters, over 50 peer- review scientific articles, and numerous abstracts and scientific presentations. Dr. Abubaker has recently become involved in education and research in the field of addiction and opioid epidemic and pain management.

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