A. Senagore – The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery (1-3 Volumes set)

Автор: A. Senagore
Название книги: The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery (1-3 Volumes set)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 569+534+659
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery is a medical reference
product designed to inform and educate readers
about a wide variety of surgeries, tests, drugs, and other
medical topics. The Gale Group believes the product to
be comprehensive, but not necessarily definitive. While
the Gale Group has made substantial efforts to provide
information that is accurate, comprehensive, and up-todate,
the Gale Group makes no representations or warranties
of any kind, including without limitation, warranties
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
nor does it guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness,
or timeliness of the information contained in this
product. Readers should be aware that the universe of
medical knowledge is constantly growing and changing,
and that differences of medical opinion exist among authorities.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for
Patients and Caregivers is a unique and invaluable
source of information for anyone who is considering
undergoing a surgical procedure, or has a loved one in
that situation. This collection of 465 entries provides
in-depth coverage of specific surgeries, diagnostic
tests, drugs, and other related entries. The book gives
detailed information on 265 surgeries; most include
step-by-step illustrations to enhance the reader’s understanding
of the procedure itself. Entries on related topics,
including anesthesia, second opinions, talking to
the doctor, admission to the hospital, and preparing for
surgery, give lay readers knowledge of surgery practices
in general. Sidebars provide information on who
performs the surgery and where, and on questions to
ask the doctor.
This encyclopedia minimizes medical jargon and
uses language that laypersons can understand, while still
providing detailed coverage that will benefit health science
students.
Entries on surgeries follow a standardized format
that provides information at a glance. Rubrics include:
Definition
Purpose
Demographics
Description
Diagnosis/Preparation
Aftercare
Risks
Normal results
Morbidity and mortality rates
Alternatives
Resources
Inclusion criteria
A preliminary list of surgeries and related topics
was compiled from a wide variety of sources, including
professional medical guides and textbooks, as well as
consumer guides and encyclopedias. Final selection of
topics to include was made by the executive adviser in
conjunction with the Gale editor.
About the Executive Adviser
The Executive Adviser for the Gale Encyclopedia of
Surgery was Anthony J. Senagore, MD, MS, FACS,
FASCRS. He has published a number of professional articles
and is the Krause/Lieberman Chair in Laparoscopic
Colorectal Surgery, and Staff Surgeon, Department of
Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in
Cleveland, Ohio.
About the contributors
The essays were compiled by experienced medical
writers, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and
other health care professionals. The adviser reviewed the
completed essays to ensure that they are appropriate, upto-
date, and medically accurate. Illustrations were also
reviewed by a medical doctor.
How to use this book
The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery has been designed
with ready reference in mind.
• Straight alphabetical arrangement of topics allows
users to locate information quickly.
• Bold-faced terms within entries and See also terms at
the end of entries direct the reader to related articles.
• Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia
direct readers from alternate names and related topics
to entries.
• A list of Key terms is provided where appropriate to
define unfamiliar terms or concepts.
• A sidebar describing Who performs the procedure and
where it is performed is listed with every surgery entry.
• A list of Questions to ask the doctor is provided
wherever appropriate to help facilitate discussion with
the patient’s physician.
• The Resources section directs readers to additional
sources of medical information on a topic. Books, periodicals,
organizations, and internet sources are listed.
• A Glossary of terms used throughout the text is collected
in one easy-to-use section at the back of book.
• A valuable Organizations appendix compiles useful
contact information for various medical and surgical
organizations.
• A comprehensive General index guides readers to all
topics mentioned in the text.
Graphics
The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery contains over 230
full-color illustrations, photos, and tables. This includes
over 160 step-by-step illustrations of surgeries. These illustrations
were specially created for this product to enhance
a layperson’s understanding of surgical procedures.