The Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery

Ronnie A. Rosenthal, Michael E. Zenilman, Mark R. Katlic (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

1128 Seiten

2000
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
978-0-387-98393-6 (ISBN)

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Featuring more than 380 illustrations, this book is a reference on the art and science of surgical treatment in the elderly. It is useful for surgeon and surgeons'-in-training.

Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery presents the fundamentals of surgical care for the fastest growing segment of the US population, providing a vital integration of operative strategies with the physiological changes of aging. Among the topics covered are the endocrine system, otolaryngology, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, GI system, hepatobiliary system, urogenital system, soft tissue and musculoskeletal system, neurosurgery, and transplantation.

I. General Principles: Physiology of Aging. Surgical Management of the Elderly Patient. Ethical Considerations.- II. Specific Issues in Geriatric Surgery: The Endocrine System. Otolaryngology. The Respiratory System. The Cardiovascular System. The Gastrointestinal System. Hepatobiliary System. Urogenital System. Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal System. Neurosurgery. Transplanation. Applications of Minimally Invasive Techniques to the Surgical Care of the Elderly.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.1.2001
Zusatzinfo	1, colour illustrations
Verlagsort	New York, NY
Sprache	englisch
Maße	280 x 216 mm
Gewicht	2861 g
Einbandart	gebunden
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie
ISBN-10	0-387-98393-7 / 0387983937
ISBN-13	978-0-387-98393-6 / 9780387983936
Zustand	Neuware