Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery published by Thomson Gale

Published/Released: December 2003 | ISBN 13: 9780787677213 | PDF (3 volume set) 20mb

Written especially for patients and allied healthcare students by experts in the field, the Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery provides in-depth coverage of approximately 450 surgical procedures and related topics, such as anesthetics, medications and postoperative care.

Written especially for patients and allied healthcare students by experts in the field, the Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery provides in-depth coverage of approximately 450 surgical procedures and related topics, such as anesthetics, medications and postoperative care. Entries for surgical procedures follow a consistent format, covering definition; purpose; demographic information; diagnosis/preparation; aftercare; risks; morbidity and mortality rates; alternatives; and more. Some of the topics featured include:

* Angioplasty
* Arthroscopy
* Biopsy
* Cardiopulmonary bypass
* Cryosurgery
* Endoscopy
* Hysterectomy
* Laser surgery
* Microsurgery
* Organ transplantation
* Prosthesis implantation
* Tendon transfer
* And many others

Additional features include 175 full-color illustrations and photographs; bibliographies of further reading sources; a glossary of medical terminology; appendices listing top centers for specific surgical procedures and national organizations and support groups for patients; and a comprehensive index.