Pollicization, cleft lip, breast reconstruction... working in seventh heaven and the fifth circle of hell.
The author establishes criteria for landmark contributions to plastic surgery during his career, describes five such contributions, and lends a personal perspective on each. The conclusions reached are that plastic surgery remains strong and vibrant because of the ability of our specialty to engage in continuous improvement and innovation.
Luce
Edward A
EA
Cleveland, Ohio.
D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000266:history*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States