GENERAL SURGERY

Paediatric Surgery

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Preterm Born at < 37 weeks gestation Full term Born between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation Neonates <4 weeks of age Infant <1 year of age Toddler 1–2 years…

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Fig. 16.1 Image of skull – frontal view The Le Fort Classification One of the main classifications utilised to describe maxillofacial trauma is the Le Fort Classification. This was devised by…

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Fig. 23.1 Caesarean section incisions   2. The Joel-Cohen incision (Fig. 23.1).   Midline Uterine Incision (Classical Caesarean Section) Less commonly performed. Higher risk of scar dehiscence and uterine rupture…

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The NHS and Private Healthcare

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Fig. 31.1 Schematic of the structure of the NHS, prior to the introduction of the internal market Things began to change more drastically in the 1980s. Outsourcing was introduced for…

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Urology

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Fig. 20.1 The urinary tract Ureters Ureters are narrow muscular tubes that provide a route for urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder. They cross the pelvic brim at…

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Fig. 21.1 Describing fractures Which bone is fractured? Where in the bone is the fracture? What is the fracture pattern? What is the degree of comminution, angulation or displacement? How…

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Perioperative Care

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Fig. 7.1 Example of theatre layout Between each of these rooms, a set of doors will be present and it is important that these remain closed during surgery. This ensures…

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Preoperative Care

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Surgical grade Definition Example 1 Minor Excision of skin lesion; drainage of breast abscess 2 Intermediate Primary repair of inguinal hernia; excision of varicose vein(s) of leg; tonsillectomy/adenotonsillectomy; knee arthroscopy…

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Surgical Research

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© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Rebecca A. Fisher, Kamran Ahmed and Prokar Dasgupta (eds.)Introduction to Surgery for Studentshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43210-6_27 27. Surgical Research Angela E. Fanshawe1   and Michael E. Ibrahim2, 3   (1) General Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ,…

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