Surgical management of cutaneous ulcers and pressure sores

Expertly crafted by Drs. Bok Lee and Burton Herz, highly respected surgeons in their field, this outstanding book presents the most comprehensive reference detailing all aspects of cutaneous ulcers and pressure sores as well as the latest concepts in surgical management. Taking on a multi-disciplinary approach, this state-of-the-art resource provides the medical community with a fundamental understanding of these chronic skin ulcers, from the historical aspects of wound healing to the latest treatments and methods for preventing and managing skin ulcerations. A primary focus of the book is the molecular biology of wound healing. With an estimated 1.5 to 3 million individuals in the United States inflicted with pressure sores, there is an increasing need for prevention strategies and cost decreases in treatment. Surgical Management of Cutaneous Ulcers and Pressure Sores provides stimulating answers to these pertinent questions as well as many others.