Reconstructive surgery of the face in leprosy

Reconstructive surgery of the face in leprosy

Alternate Title(s):
Facial surgery in leprosy
Contributor(s):
Brand, Paul W., speaker
Antia, N. H., speaker
National Hansen's Disease Center, issuing body.
Publication:
[Carville, La.] : [National Hansen's Disease Center], 1990
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Face -- surgery
Leprosy -- surgery
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Thumb -- surgery
Genre(s):
Instructional Film and Video
Access:
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Abstract:
The effects of advanced leprosy on the face are presented, along with the surgeries and reconstructive techniques that can repair some of the damage. Dr. Paul Brand is shown operating on patients, describing each step of the surgery. The video also includes footage of an operation on a patient with a paralyzed thumb resulting from leprosy.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
047 min.
Color:
Color
Provenance:
Transfer; National Hansen's Disease Program; 20060221; 2006-01.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
101725685 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1053851621
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101725685