Operative anatomy
By: Carol E. H. Scott-Conner, David L. Dawson ; with illustrations by Mark K. Shirazi, Gary G. Wind, Thomas Weinzerl.
Contributors: Dawson, David L.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 768
ISBN-13: 9780781765398
Subjects: Anatomy, Surgical and topographical -- Atlases; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- methods; Anatomy, Regional
Genres: Atlases.
Description: Featuring over 750 full-color illustrations, this text gives surgeons a thorough working knowledge of anatomy as seen during specific operative procedures. The book is organized regionally and covers 111 open and laparoscopic procedures in every part of the body. For each procedure, the text presents anatomic and technical points, operative safeguards, and potential errors. Illustrations depict the topographic and regional anatomy visualized throughout each operation. This edition has an expanded thoracoscopy chapter and new chapters on oncoplastic techniques; subxiphoid pericardial window; pectus excavatum/carinatum procedures; open and laparoscopic pyloromyotomy; and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.