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PREFACE

t has been both an honor and a challenge to serve Jeffrey Miller, MD, Warren Heymann, MD, the late
Ias the author of The Netter Collection: Integumentary John Stang, MD, and James Marks, MD—your impact
System. I am honored to have contributed to the legacy on my career has been immeasurable. Certainly, this list
that The Netter Collection so deserves with its timeless is not exhaustive. I have had the pleasure of crossing
quality and continued contribution to medical educa­ paths with so many fine people—sadly, too many to list.
tion. Of course, the challenge was in determining that A special thank you goes to Ruth Howe and Cheryl
which would and should be included in the volume, in Hermanson, whose help was simply incredible; I truly
keeping with the tradition of relevance of the series. My appreciate all you did. Additionally, I would like to
hope is that this volume is appreciated by those with thank my colleagues at the Milton S. Hershey Medical
vast experience as well as those individuals just begin­ Center, whose encouragement and support have always
ning their journey of lifelong learning, which I feel so been a part of our culture.
accurately describes the medical world. Finally, I would like to recognize and express appre­
My sincerest gratitude is extended to people behind ciation for my family: my parents, sisters, Uncle Lou,
the scenes at Elsevier, specifically Marybeth Thiel, as and my loving Grandmother Ermandina. Your encour­
well as the artists who were able to bring the slightest agement and support is the foundation from which I
nuance to life for the benefit of clinician and patient draw my confidence to tackle a project such as this. At
alike. Although no volume exclusively dedicated to the the time of this writing, my wife, Susan, is in a select
integumentary system existed, I attempted to incorpo­ group of people who have read, literally, every word of
rate as many of Frank Netter’s depictions as possible. text in this volume. I cannot thank Susan enough for
In several instances however, this simply was not pos­ her supportive nature, patience, and love; you are the
sible, and I therefore had the pleasure and privilege of gem of my life. Lastly, I need to acknowledge my
working with Carlos Machado, MD, and Tiffany S. daughters, Rachel and Sarah, of whom I am so proud.
DaVanzo, MA, CMI, whose talent deserves to be The sacrifice of your evenings for more than a year so
formally recognized. Their artwork captures the sub­ that I could work in an environment that was produc­
tleties of the integumentary system. For that I am tive and conducive to concentration will forever be
forever grateful. appreciated.
I would like to thank all those who have positively
influenced, taught, and mentored me, specifically, Bryan E. Anderson, MD

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