Surgical anatomy and technique: a pocket manual

The success of any operative procedure is dependent, in part, on the surgeon’s knowledge of anatomy. From the first incision to closure of the wound, it isessential to understand the fascial layers, blood supply, lymphatic drainage,nerves, muscles and organs relevant to the operative procedure. Surgical Anatomy and Technique: A Pocket Manual covers the anatomic regions pertinent to general surgeons and also describes the most commonly performed general surgicaltechniques. New to this edition are sections on abdominal aortic aneurysm, femoropopliteal bypass, carotid endarterectomy, hysterectomy and oopherectomy, and the entire book has been updated to reflect current surgical approaches. Medical students and residents will find this book to be an excellent way to prepare for a case, and more experienced surgeons will appreciate the anatomic review and contemporary approaches to common surgical problems. This unique handbook, with more than 750 illustrations, combines the relevant anatomy and description of technique for the most commonly performed general surgery procedures The breadth of scope, concise language, and portable size make this book an essential resource for medical students, surgical residents and practicing surgeons INDICE: Skin, scalp, and nail.- Neck.- Breast.- Abdominal wall and hernias.- Diaphragm.- Esophagus.- Stomach.- Duodenum.- Pancreas.- Small intestine.- Appendix.- Colon and anorectum.- Liver.- Extrahepatic biliary tract.- Spleen.- Adrenal glands.- Vascular system.- Uterus, tubes, and ovaries.- Carpal tunnel.- Microsurgical procedures.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-09514-1
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 770
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés