The severely injured patient
3 The severely injured patient N.R.M. Tai CONTENTS Introduction Principles of damage control Neck and thoracic outlet Chest Abdominal trauma Pelvis Soft-tissue wounds INTRODUCTION This chapter concerns the surgical management…
Upper urinary tract
36 Upper urinary tract G. Smith and S. Pridgeon CONTENTS Introduction Acute pyonephrosis (obstructed infected kidney) Obstructed kidney caused by a stone Cystoscopic insertion of a ureteric stent Renal trauma …
Male genitalia
38 Male genitalia G. Smith and S. Pridgeon CONTENTS Circumcision Frenuloplasty Hydrocele repair Excision of epididymal cysts Inguinal orchidectomy Simple orchidectomy Testicular torsion Testicular trauma Vasectomy for sterilization Fractured penis …
Problems Related to the Female Reproductive System
Figure 13.1-1. Vaginal smears of common vaginitis pathogens. A: Trichomonas vaginalis. B: Candida albicans. (A: Reproduced with permission from Sun T. Parasitic disorders: pathology, diagnosis, and management. 2nd ed. Baltimore,…
Cardiovascular Problems
The first-line antihypertensive drug classes are thiazide diuretics (TZD), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), CCBs, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). β-Receptor blockers no longer enjoy a first-line status in the treatment…
Renal and Urologic Problems
Optional Tests • Maximal urinary flow rate. It is tested if greater than 15 mL per second excludes clinically important BOO due to BPH. • Measurement of postvoid residual urine (PVR) by…
Gastrointestinal Problems
Common Gastritis (erosive due to NSAIDs) Esophagitis Peptic ulcer disease Esophagogastric varices with or without portal hypertensive gastropathy Gastroesophageal mucosal tears Cancer (carcinoma, lymphoma, polyps) Dieulafoy lesions (active arterial bleeding…
Disorders of the Nervous System
Table 6.1-2 Pharmacological Treatments for Prevention of Episodic Migraine4,10 • Relaxation training with or without thermal biofeedback, electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback, and cognitive-behavioral therapy may be considered in preventing migraine (Grade A)….
