Clinical Problem: Solving in Plastic Surgery was conceived of as an exciting and interactive text designed to present clinical scenarios commonly encountered in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgeryагрей Its format is unlike other sources of information in that an unknown visual problem is presented and the reader is guided through a logical and stepwise means to arrive at the correct diagnosis and recommend a logical treatment plan The 52 cases were chosen as they агчтиare felt to be clinical problems that every student of plastic and reconstructive surgery should understand and be comfortable discussing either in the office, on rounds, or during an oral examination Each case begins with a full-color image of a clinical case and scant background information (much like real-life).