title: [Terminology in plastic and reconstructive surgery].
abstract: Precise definition is essential to diagnosis of diseases, therapeutic approaches, including surgical methods, and techniques. Terminological confusion may create insecurity among those seeking advice and may lead to erroneous consequences. The scope of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is outlined in this paper, and some major terms are interpreted.
authors.affiliation: Aus der Klinik für Chirurgie, Abteilung für Plastische und Wiederherstellende Chirurgie, Medizinischen Akademie Magdeburg.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pohl
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D009626:Terminology as Topic
vernacular_title: Zur Terminologie in der Plastischen und Wiederherstellenden Chirurgie.