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Understanding Surgery »
Authors: Joel Berman M.D., Adolph Caso
ISBN-13: 9780828320610, ISBN-10: 0828320616
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Branden Books
Date Published: January 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Joel Berman M.D.
Book Synopsis
Table of Contents
| Part I | ||
| 1. | Introduction | 14 |
| 2. | History of Surgical Procedures | 16 |
| 3. | Educating the Surgeon | 22 |
| 4. | Introduction to Surgical Sub-specialties | 27 |
| 5. | The Surgeon's Office | 31 |
| 6. | The Operating Room | 34 |
| 7. | Outpatient Surgical Center | 37 |
| 8. | Emergency Room | 39 |
| 9. | The Preoperative Workup | 42 |
| 10. | Talking to Your Surgeon, Second Opinions, Credentials and Qualifications | 46 |
| 11. | Postoperative Care | 50 |
| 12. | Complications | 53 |
| 13. | Infection and Antibiotics | 57 |
| 14. | Knives, Lasers, Cautery | 62 |
| 15. | Laparoscopy | 64 |
| 16. | Peritonitis | 67 |
| 17. | Rehabilitation | 69 |
| 18. | Hemorrhage, Coagulation and Transfusions | 72 |
| 19. | Pulmonary Embolism | 76 |
| 20. | Diabetes Mellitus and Surgery | 80 |
| 21. | Wound Healing | 83 |
| 22. | Anesthesia | 86 |
| 23. | Burns | 89 |
| 24. | Sutures, Staples and Drains | 92 |
| 25. | Laboratory Values | 96 |
| 26. | Radiology and Diagnosis for the Surgeon | 100 |
| 27. | Alcoholism, and Drug and Other Addictions and Surgery | 103 |
| 28. | Contributions from the Sub-specialists | 105 |
| 29. | Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Cancer | 107 |
| Part II | ||
| A. | General Surgery | |
| 30. | Hernias - Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral & Esophageal | 111 |
| 31. | Breast | 117 |
| 32. | Gall Bladder and Bile Ducts | 123 |
| 33. | Appendix | 128 |
| 34. | Colon | 132 |
| 35. | Stomach | 142 |
| 36. | Esophagus | 149 |
| 37. | Small Intestine | 152 |
| 38. | Adhesions | 156 |
| 39. | Thyroid and Parathyroid | 158 |
| 40. | Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | 164 |
| 41. | Liver | 168 |
| 42. | Pancreas | 173 |
| 43. | Lumps and Bumps | 176 |
| 44. | Pilonidal Disease | 177 |
| 45. | Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Fistula in Ano | 178 |
| 46. | Abscesses, Infections, Cellulitis, Dehiscence and Evisceration | 181 |
| 47. | Cancer - What type of operation - Biopsy, Excision, Complete Resection, Partial Resection, Palliation, Debulking, Bypass | 183 |
| 48. | Spleen | 186 |
| 49. | Trauma - An Overview | 190 |
| 50. | Diaphragm | 194 |
| 51. | Transplantation | 195 |
| B. | Vascular Surgery | |
| 52. | 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) | 199 |
| 53. | Carotid Surgery and Stenting | 203 |
| 54. | Aortic Surgery and Aneurysms | 208 |
| 55. | Peripheral Vascular Procedures | 212 |
| 56. | Renal (Kidney) Artery Surgery for High Blood Pressure | 216 |
| 57. | Trauma | 218 |
| 58. | Endovascular Surgery | 221 |
| 59. | Veins - Varicose Veins, Ulcers, Phlebitis | 223 |
| C. | Urologic Surgery | |
| 60. | Catheters - Foley, Ureteral, Suprapubic, Nephrostomy Tubes | 229 |
| 61. | Prostate | 232 |
| 62. | Bladder | 236 |
| 63. | Kidney and Stones | 240 |
| 64. | Ureters and Stones | 245 |
| 65. | Penis and Testicles | 247 |
| D. | Orthopedic Surgery | |
| 66. | Fractures | 254 |
| 67. | Tumors | 263 |
| 68. | Amputations | 266 |
| 69. | Spinal Surgery - Discs, Scoliosis, and Other Stuff | 269 |
| 70. | Joints | 274 |
| 71. | Hands | 278 |
| 72. | Endoscopic Surgery | 283 |
| 73. | Replantation of Limbs | 284 |
| E. | Gynecological Surgery | |
| 74. | Hysterectomy - Removing the Uterus | 288 |
| 75. | Tubes and Tubal Ligation; Ovaries | 296 |
| 76. | Vagina, Hymen | 299 |
| 77. | Gynecological Oncology - Female Cancer | 304 |
| 78. | Laparoscopy | 311 |
| F. | Neurosurgery (Brain and Spinal Cord) | |
| 79. | Trauma | 312 |
| 80. | Brain Tumors and Brain Aneurysms | 321 |
| 81. | Spinal Cord | 325 |
| 82. | Pressure on the Brain, Hydrocephalus, and Infections | 327 |
| G. | Thoracic (Chest) Surgery | |
| 83. | Tracheostomy | 330 |
| 84. | Lungs | 333 |
| 85. | Thoracoscopy | 337 |
| 86. | Infections and Fluid in the Chest - Empyema, Pneumothorax, Hemothorax | 339 |
| 87. | Cancer of the Lung | 342 |
| 88. | Ribs and Chest Wall | 347 |
| 89. | Thymus | 351 |
| H. | Cardiac (Heart) Surgery | |
| 90. | The Anatomy and Function of the Heart | 354 |
| 91. | Heart Valves | 358 |
| 92. | Coronary Artery Disease (CABG - Coronary artery bypass grafts), on and Off the "Pump" | 362 |
| 93. | Congenital Deformities, Unusual Surgery and Heart Transplantation | 368 |
| I. | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | |
| 94. | Skin Grafts and Flaps | 377 |
| 95. | Breast Surgery Augmentation and Reduction Mammoplasties, Reconstruction After Mastectomy | 380 |
| 96. | Facial - Facelift, Brow Lift, Rhinoplasty, Cheek and Chin, Laser and Acid Treatment | 384 |
| 97. | Liposuction and Abdominoplasty | 387 |
| 98. | Common Congenital Repairs | 389 |
| J. | Ophthalmic Surgery (Eyes) | |
| 99. | Anatomy of the Eyes; Lids, Lacrimal Apparatus and Conjunctiva | 393 |
| 100. | Uvea, Sclera, Cornea, Lens (Cataracts), Retina | 398 |
| 101. | Glaucoma | 402 |
| 102. | Strabismus (Misalignment of the Eyes) | 405 |
| 103. | Trauma; Refractive Surgery - Keratotomy and Lasers | 407 |
| K. | Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) | |
| 104. | Ears | 411 |
| 105. | Nose and Sinuses | 417 |
| 106. | Mouth, Tongue, Pharynx and Larynx | 421 |
| 107. | Salivary Glands and Facial Nerve | 426 |
| 108. | Head and Neck & Emergencies | 429 |
| L. | Pediatric Surgery | |
| 109. | Congenital (Things You're Born With) Surgery and Pediatric Neoplasms (Tumors) | 435 |
| 110. | Why Kids Are Different from Adults | 443 |
| 111. | Conclusion | 445 |
| 112. | Glossary | 447 |
| 113. | Useful Surgical References | 485 |
| 114. | Index | 487 |
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