Brain surgery - Overview
Brain surgery treats lesions of the brain and the structures around it through an opening (craniotomy) in the skull (cranium). The hair on part of the scalp is shaved. The scalp is cleansed and prepared for surgery. An incision is made through ... [... more]
University of Maryland |
Considering Surgery?
Have you been told by your doctor that you need surgery? If so, you're not alone. Millions of older Americans have surgery each year. For most surgeries, you will have time to find out about the operation, talk about other treatments with your ... [... more]
Institute on Aging |
Smokers More Likely to Bleed After Throat Surgery
Understanding link may help doctors better counsel patients before operations FRIDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who smoke are more likely to develop bleeding after throat surgery, a U.S. study finds. This increased risk was noted in ... [... more]
National Library of Medicine |
Age alone not an exclusion factor for spine surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a literature review support the belief that advanced age, in and of itself, should not be a contraindication for spine surgery. Although the quality of evidence is "poor," the research to date suggests [... more]
National Library of Medicine |
What's It Like to Have Surgery?
Knowing what to expect with surgery before you get to the hospital can make you less anxious about your surgical experience - and less stress helps a person recover faster. You may be a fan of TV emergency room shows and hospital dramas, but ... [... more]
Kids Health |
Congenital heart defect corrective surgery - Overview
Congenital heart surgery; Patent ductus arteriosus ligation; Hypoplastic left heart repair; Tetralogy of Fallot repair; Coarctation of the aorta repair; Heart surgery for children; Atrial septal defect repair; Ventricular septal defect repair; ... [... more]
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Preparing Your Child for Surgery
Good preparation can help your child feel less anxious about getting surgery. Kids of all ages cope much better if they have an idea of what's going to happen and why. Your child needs elective surgery and a date has been scheduled. Unlike ... [... more]
Kids Health |
Case Files Surgery, Second Edition (LANGE Case Files)
 Good, but not up to par with the rest of the series.: Though this book remains one of the best surgery shelf prep books out there, it does not include as much of the shelf content as I had hoped. Be sure to supplement with another book as using this as [... more]
$29.95
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The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery, Updated ...
Well organized and informative.: Dr. Loftus has written a very informative, comprehensible and reader friendly book which can be quite helpful to someone considering cosmetic surgery. Great book, easy to understand.: It's been a year since I had [... more]
$18.95
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Cambridge Illustrated History of Surgery
Book Description: Written in a lively and engaging style, this book provides a fascinating introduction to the development of surgery through the ages. Heavily illustrated in colour, The Cambridge Illustrated History of Surgery is the only serious choice [... more]
$150.00
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Skin Flaps in Facial Surgery
Finally, a flaps fook with photos: Does the world really need another facial reconstruction book? I did not think so, since I already own a few. I recently was able to flip trough this and was amazed by the photographs. It is very nice to have an " [... more]
$135.00
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Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam
you better read a text book: This book is a good companion to your prep for the oral boards, but the most important is to read between the lines and refer to a text book during the preparation. Nice Addition: Not a replace ment for a good surgical text. [... more]
$59.95
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