The Surgery Book: An Illustrated Guide to 73 of the Most Common Operations
A surgeon and author, Youngson presents a selection of brief but well-illustrated descriptions of common surgical procedures. Topics range from cosmetic surgery to heart/lung transplants. The first four chapters cover hospital routines, preoperative testing, transfusions and transplants, and the operating room. Procedures are outlined, with Youngson explaining why an operation is needed, how it is done, what to expect during recovery, and long-term effects. Readers looking for an overview will be satisfied with this book. Others seeking more detailed information may wish to consult Charles Inlander's Good Operations, Bad Operations ( LJ 7/93), which provides more discussion of risks with and alternatives to particular surgical procedures. Recommended for larger family health collections.- Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., N.Y.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.