Thrombosis, embolism and infarction
3 Thrombosis, embolism and infarction Ken Callum THROMBOSIS A thrombus is defined as a solid mass formed in the living circulation from the components of the streaming blood. This serves…
Cellular injury
1 Cellular injury Julian L. Burton All mammalian cells strive to survive against a hostile fluctuating environment by expending energy to maintain a tightly regulated internal and local external environment….
Neurosurgery
Chapter 21 Neurosurgery Sarah J. Krizman Germanovich Neurosurgery is a very diverse, complex, and challenging specialty. Brain surgery is performed for head injury, tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, and Parkinson disease….
Surgical Modalities
Chapter 8 Surgical Modalities Kay A. Ball Surgery continues to evolve as less-invasive procedures and instrumentation are adopted. Modalities have been developed that enhance and advance surgical procedures. This chapter provides…
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Chapter 22 Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Theresa Fink and Robert M. Blumm Derived from the Greek word plastikos, which means to mold or give form, plastic surgery is a medical…
Orthopedic Surgery
Chapter 20 Orthopedic Surgery Barbara Bowen The word orthopédie is derived from the Greek orthos, meaning “straight,” and paideia, meaning “rearing of children.” It was first used by Nicholas Andry in…
Pediatric Surgery
Chapter 26 Pediatric Surgery Leigh Ann Difusco Pediatrics is a specialty focused on the health and well-being of neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The pediatric patient often needs surgery for congenital…
Sutures, Needles, and Instruments
Chapter 7 Sutures, Needles, and Instruments Jim McCarthy Sutures, needles, and instruments are the tools of the surgical team that are necessary to successfully complete a surgical procedure. It is the…
