Discover the fascinating history behind plastic and maxillofacial surgery with 'Reconstructing Faces'. This meticulously crafted hardback edition, measuring 190 x 255 mm and containing 264 pages, offers an insightful exploration of four pioneering figures in the field: Sir Harold Gillies, Sir Archibald McIndoe, Rainsford Mowlem, and Henry Pickerill. Published by Otago University Press on 20-08-2013, this book delves into the transformative impact of the two world wars on medical practices and innovations. Uncover how these remarkable surgeons collaborated to revolutionize the treatment of facial trauma, serving the brave soldiers, fighter pilots, and civilians devastated by war injuries and disfigurement from bombs, shrapnel, and burns.

With compelling illustrations that include photos, drawings, and case notes from military hospitals and civilian care facilities, readers gain a vivid perspective on the surgical journey from injury to recovery. The accompanying DVD showcases Rainsford Mowlem performing a variety of surgical operations in 1945, bringing history to life like never before.

'Reconstructing Faces' is not only an essential read for medical history enthusiasts but also for anyone passionate about the evolution of surgical practices in tumultuous times. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in the legacy of pioneers who reshaped the world of plastic surgery.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 190 x 255 mm
Pages: 264
Bind: hardback
Author: Murray C Meikle Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 20-08-2013

The two world wars played an important role in the evolution of plastic and maxillofacial surgery in the first half of the 20th century. This book is about four of the key figures involved. Sir Harold Gillies and Sir Archibald McIndoe were born in Dunedin; McIndoe and Rainsford Mowlem studied medicine at the University of Otago Medical School, and Henry Pickerill was foundation Dean of the University of Otago Dental School.

The author describes how these surgeons revolutionised plastic surgery and the treatment of facial trauma, working on soldiers, fighter pilots and civilians disfigured by bombs, shrapnel and burns. Eventually Gillies et al. were supported by a vast surgical enterprise that included surgeons, dentists, anaesthetists, artists and photographers, nurses and orderlies.

The text is fully illustrated with photos, drawings and case notes by the surgeons and war artists at military hospitals at Boulogne-sur-Mer, Aldershot and Sidcup in the First World War, and civilian hospitals at East Grinstead, Basingstoke and Hill End in the Second. The book includes a DVD of Rainsford Mowlem performing a variety of plastic operations in 1945.

This book is a must for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the treatment of

casualties in the two world wars.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.