This book is designed to guide the practitioner in the medical and anesthetic management of the
maxillofacial surgery patient serving as a comprehensive up-to-date resource that will assist
in patient work-up and response to any medical problem. It is divided into four sections that
provide an overview of general and basic topics relevant to perioperative assessment explain
the assessment and management of diverse medical issues and co-morbidities discuss the
perioperative pharmacological and supportive management of maxillofacial treatment and
identify potential complications and their management. All of the authors have been carefully
selected for their expertise in the topics that they discuss. While the book will be especially
valuable for oral and maxillofacial surgeons it will also be highly relevant for multiple
other health care providers including dentists dental specialists dental hygienists
otolaryngologists plastic and reconstructive surgeons medical residents nurses and
physician assistants.
