Understanding Surgery
, by Berman, Joel A., M.D.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780828320610 | 0828320616
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 6/1/2001
Introduction | p. 14 |
History of Surgical Procedures | p. 16 |
Educating the Surgeon | p. 22 |
Introduction to Surgical Sub-specialties | p. 27 |
The Surgeon's Office | p. 31 |
The Operating Room | p. 34 |
Outpatient Surgical Center | p. 37 |
Emergency Room | p. 39 |
The Preoperative Workup | p. 42 |
Talking to Your Surgeon, Second Opinions, Credentials and Qualifications | p. 46 |
Postoperative Care | p. 50 |
Complications | p. 53 |
Infection and Antibiotics | p. 57 |
Knives, Lasers, Cautery | p. 62 |
Laparoscopy | p. 64 |
Peritonitis | p. 67 |
Rehabilitation | p. 69 |
Hemorrhage, Coagulation and Transfusions | p. 72 |
Pulmonary Embolism | p. 76 |
Diabetes Mellitus and Surgery | p. 80 |
Wound Healing | p. 83 |
Anesthesia | p. 86 |
Burns | p. 89 |
Sutures, Staples and Drains | p. 92 |
Laboratory Values | p. 96 |
Radiology and Diagnosis for the Surgeon | p. 100 |
Alcoholism, and Drug and Other Addictions and Surgery | p. 103 |
Contributions from the Sub-specialists | p. 105 |
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Cancer | p. 107 |
General Surgery | |
Hernias - Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral and Esophageal | p. 111 |
Breast | p. 117 |
Gall Bladder and Bile Ducts | p. 123 |
Appendix | p. 128 |
Colon | p. 132 |
Stomach | p. 142 |
Esophagus | p. 149 |
Small Intestine | p. 152 |
Adhesions | p. 156 |
Thyroid and Parathyroid | p. 158 |
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | p. 164 |
Liver | p. 168 |
Pancreas | p. 173 |
Lumps and Bumps | p. 176 |
Pilonidal Disease | p. 177 |
Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Fistula in Ano | p. 178 |
Abscesses, Infections, Cellulitis, Dehiscence and Evisceration | p. 181 |
Cancer - What type of operation - Biopsy, Excision, Complete Resection, Partial Resection, Palliation, Debulking, Bypass | p. 183 |
Spleen | p. 186 |
Trauma - An Overview | p. 190 |
Diaphragm | p. 194 |
Transplantation | p. 195 |
Vascular Surgery | |
Vascular Access - IV sites, Central Lines, Peripheral Lines and PICC Lines, Hickman, Groshong, and Tessio Catheters, Dialysis Access (A-V Fistulas - Cimino, A-V Grafts, Quinton Catheters) | p. 199 |
Carotid Surgery and Stenting | p. 203 |
Aortic Surgery and Aneurysms | p. 208 |
Peripheral Vascular Procedures | p. 212 |
Renal (Kidney) Artery Surgery for High Blood Pressure | p. 216 |
Trauma | p. 218 |
Endovascular Surgery | p. 221 |
Veins - Varicose Veins, Ulcers, Phlebitis | p. 223 |
Urologic Surgery | |
Catheters - Foley, Ureteral, Suprapubic, Nephrostomy Tubes | p. 229 |
Prostate | p. 232 |
Bladder | p. 236 |
Kidney and Stones | p. 240 |
Ureters and Stones | p. 245 |
Penis and Testicles | p. 247 |
Orthopedic Surgery | |
Fractures | p. 254 |
Tumors | p. 263 |
Amputations | p. 266 |
Spinal Surgery - Discs, Scoliosis, and Other Stuff | p. 269 |
Joints | p. 274 |
Hands | p. 278 |
Endoscopic Surgery | p. 283 |
Replantation of Limbs | p. 284 |
Gynecological Surgery | |
Hysterectomy - Removing the Uterus | p. 288 |
Tubes and Tubal Ligation; Ovaries | p. 296 |
Vagina, Hymen | p. 299 |
Gynecological Oncology - Female Cancer | p. 304 |
Laparoscopy | p. 311 |
Neurosurgery (Brain and Spinal Cord) | |
Trauma | p. 312 |
Brain Tumors and Brain Aneurysms | p. 321 |
Spinal Cord | p. 325 |
Pressure on the Brain, Hydrocephalus, and Infections | p. 327 |
Thoracic (Chest) Surgery | |
Tracheostomy | p. 330 |
Lungs | p. 333 |
Thoracoscopy | p. 337 |
Infections and Fluid in the Chest - Empyema, Pneumothorax, Hemothorax | p. 339 |
Cancer of the Lung | p. 342 |
Ribs and Chest Wall | p. 347 |
Thymus | p. 351 |
Cardiac (Heart) Surgery | |
The Anatomy and Function of the Heart | p. 354 |
Heart Valves | p. 358 |
Coronary Artery Disease (CABG - Coronary artery bypass grafts), on and Off the "Pump" | p. 362 |
Congenital Deformities, Unusual Surgery and Heart Transplantation | p. 368 |
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | |
Skin Grafts and Flaps | p. 377 |
Breast Surgery Augmentation and Reduction Mammoplasties, Reconstruction After Mastectomy | p. 380 |
Facial - Facelift, Brow Lift, Rhinoplasty, Cheek and Chin, Laser and Acid Treatment | p. 384 |
Liposuction and Abdominoplasty | p. 387 |
Common Congenital Repairs | p. 389 |
Ophthalmic Surgery (Eyes) | |
Anatomy of the Eyes; Lids, Lacrimal Apparatus and Conjunctiva | p. 393 |
Uvea, Sclera, Cornea, Lens (Cataracts), Retina | p. 398 |
Glaucoma | p. 402 |
Strabismus (Misalignment of the Eyes) | p. 405 |
Trauma; Refractive Surgery - Keratotomy and Lasers | p. 407 |
Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) | |
Ears | p. 411 |
Nose and Sinuses | p. 417 |
Mouth, Tongue, Pharynx and Larynx | p. 421 |
Salivary Glands and Facial Nerve | p. 426 |
Head and Neck and Emergencies | p. 429 |
Pediatric Surgery | |
Congenital (Things You're Born With) Surgery and Pediatric Neoplasms (Tumors) | p. 435 |
Why Kids Are Different from Adults | p. 443 |
Conclusion | p. 445 |
Glossary | p. 447 |
Useful Surgical References | p. 485 |
Index | p. 487 |
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