Download Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers (3 Vol. Set)

Title - Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers (3 Vol. Set)

Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers (3 Vol. Set)
Gale Group, Inc. l PDF l 20 MB


Book Description :

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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