Abdominal Wall Hernias
A second fascial layer in the superficial abdominal wall is the deep fascia of Scarpa. Although most commonly considered a distinct anatomic layer, Scarpa fascia actually consists of compressed fibrous…
Pediatric Abdomen
Figure 103-1. Gastroschisis. The defect is to the right of the normal umbilicus, and the bowel is thickened and inflamed. Associated anomalies are more common in infants with omphalocele than…
Esophageal Anatomy and Physiology and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Figure 42-1. Anatomy of the esophagus. Unlike the remainder of the gastrointestinal tract, the esophagus does not have a serosal layer and its strength is derived from its mucosa. The…
Breast Disease
Figure 74-1. The adult female breast. The upper and medial portions of the breast rest on the pectoralis major muscle, and the inferolateral portion rests on the serratus anterior. Lymphatic…
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The physical examination of patients with problem wounds should be focused on local and systemic signs that affect wound healing. For the wound itself, the location, size, depth, exposure of…
Colorectal Cancer
Figure 68-1. Trends in Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Death Rates by Sex, USA, 1930–2010. (From The American Cancer Society, Colorectal Cancer Facts and Figures 2014–2016.) The list of behavioral or…
Esophageal Tumors and Injury
Figure 43-1. Barium contrast esophagography showing the constriction caused by the cricopharyngeal muscle, aortic arch, and the left mainstem bronchus. Indentations of the esophagus made by external structures are important…
Anorectal Disorders
Figure 70-1. Fascial attachments of the rectum. Understanding the various types of epithelium within the anal canal is important for the diagnosis of both benign and malignant conditions of the…
Parathyroid Glands
Figure 76-1. Schematic illustration of the location of the superior (A) and inferior (B) parathyroid glands from 503 autopsy studies. The more common locations are indicated by the shaded areas….
Renal and Splanchnic Vascular Disease
Splanchnic venous anatomy parallels the arterial system to drain into the portal venous system. The splenic and superior mesenteric veins join to form the portal vein. Hepatic venous blood is…
