• Published by Gale

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.

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• Published/Released: December 2003
• Original Copyright: 2004
• ISBN 13: 9780787677701
• ISBN 10: 0787677701
• DDC: 617
• Product number: 191540
• Shipping Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kgs)

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