patients - Detailed, point-by-point descriptions of routine as well as more complex surgical procedures - Comprehensive coverage of esthetic and reconstructive techniques as well as essential procedures for the diseased breast Plastic surgeons, oncologists, and general surgeons treating patients indicated for breast surgery will undoubtedly want to refer to this atlas repeatedly in the course of their daily practice, and it is sure to become a treasured volume in their medical library for many years. As such, it constitutes a worthy and fitting companion volume to Thieme#s celebrated Atlas of Gynecologic Surgery, now in its 4th edition. Diethelm Wallwiener, MD, is Professor and Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Clinic Tübingen, Germany. Sven Becker, MD, is Professor and Director, Frankfurt University Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and Division Head, Gynecologic Oncology and Gynecologic Specialties, University Hospital Frankfurt, Germany. Umberto Veronesi, MD, is Professor and Scientific Director, European Institute of Oncology, Milan Italy