Subungual Hematoma Evacuation
CHAPTER 35 Subungual Hematoma Evacuation Rebecca Beach Injuries to the nail bed and fingertip are the most common injuries to the upper extremity. Most common among these is a subungual…
GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE
Stress Echocardiography
CHAPTER 94 Stress Echocardiography Grant C. Fowler, Al Smith Although one of every three deaths (more than half a million deaths a year) in the United States is caused by…
Postcoital Test (Sims-Huhner Test)
CHAPTER 154 Postcoital Test (Sims-Huhner Test) Julie M. Sicilia The postcoital test (PCT) is an evaluation of the survival and motility of sperm in the cervical mucus. The PCT is…
Epilation of Isolated Hairs (Including Trichiasis)
CHAPTER 39 Epilation of Isolated Hairs (Including Trichiasis) Kathleen M. O’Hanlon The method used to permanently remove problem hairs, such as misdirected eyelashes or ingrown hairs, depends on the anatomic…
Tick Removal and Prevention of Infection
CHAPTER 36 Tick Removal and Prevention of Infection David James Persons frequenting outdoor areas may be exposed to ticks. Ticks often lurk in tall grasses or in overhead branches, and…
Fishhook Removal
CHAPTER 16 Fishhook Removal John Harlan Haynes, III, Terrance S. Hines Fishhook injuries are relatively common. Confidence in their management is paramount to successful outcomes. The method used to remove…
Introduction to Aesthetic Medicine
CHAPTER 46 Introduction to Aesthetic Medicine Haneef Alibhai As our world continues to evolve, investment in health and wellness is now, more than ever, a top priority for people living…
Sperm Banking
CHAPTER 123 Sperm Banking Dan B. French, Edmund S. Sabanegh, Jr. Men undergoing some types of medical therapy such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery face the real possibility of…
Acne Therapy: Surgical and Physical Approaches
CHAPTER 11 Acne Therapy Surgical and Physical Approaches Michael A. Altman Acne is the most common skin disease of childhood and adolescence and is estimated to affect 80% of individuals…
Skin Stapling
CHAPTER 34 Skin Stapling David James In certain body areas, when performed with care, skin stapling provides a rapid and simple alternative to other methods of skin closure and wound…
