Gale encyclopedia of surgery
Subtitle: a guide for patients and caregivers
By: Anthony J. Senagore, [editor].
Contributors: Senagore, Anthony J., 1958-; Gale Group.
Publisher: Gale
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
ISBN-13: 9780787677701
Subjects: Surgery -- Encyclopedias; Surgery -- Popular works
Genres: Encyclopedias.; Popular works.
Other titles: Encyclopedia of surgery; Gale virtual reference library.
Description: Written especially for patients and allied health care students by experts in the field, this encyclopedia covers approximately 450 surgical procedures and related topics, such as anesthetics, medications, and postoperative care. Entries include definition, purpose, demographic information, diagnosis/preparation, aftercare, risks, morbidity, and mortality rates, alternatives, and more.
Notes: Available through the Gale virtual reference library.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Also available in print.

Electronic reproduction. Detroit : Gale, c2004. Mode of access: World Wide Web.