J. Prein, Basel, Switzerland (Ed.)
Foreword by P. Matter
With contributions by numerous experts
This manual provides comprehensive information on the surgical
techniques in internal fixation of fractures, in restoring tumour
defects, and osteotomies in the craniofacial skeleton. Through
detailed and instructive drawings together with clinical situations
shown on x-rays it offers important guidelines for the surgeon in the
operating room. The techniques are based on the general principles
developed and continuously refined by the AO/ASIF group. This manual
constitutes the written guideline of the surgical techniques as
taught in the AO/ASIF courses and workshops throughout the world.
Contents: Scientific Background.- Anatomical Approaches.-
Mandibular Fractures.- Craniofacial Fractures.- Reconstructive Tumor
Surgery in the Mandible.- Stable Internal Fixation of Osteotomies of
the Facial Skeleton.- Craniofacial Deformities.
