reconstructive surgery

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Plastic surgery.

reconstructive surgery.

See plastic surgery.

reconstructive surgery,

n surgery to rebuild a structure for functional or esthetic reasons.

reconstructive surgery

surgery to rebuild damaged or lost structure, e.g. rectovaginal fistula.

reconstructive surgery

Reconstruction Surgery A procedure that attempts to restore a tissue as closely as possible to its original state. See Cosmetic surgery, Corrective surgery. Cf Mutilating surgery.

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