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Elsevier Health Sciences Color Atlas Of Pediatric Surgery 2/E by LIEBERT
This beautifully illustrated and expertly written atlas depicts the clinical manifestations and surgical management of major congenital and acquired pediatric conditions. A wealth of step-by-step color photographs (including rare intra-operative views) black-and-white imaging studies and skillfully rendered line drawings demonstrate both simple and complex procedures. Features: * WHATS NEW: * New chapter on the minimally invasive techniques of laparoscopy and thorascopy. * New drawings of surgical techniques for thyroglossal duct cyst standard and long-segment Hirschsprungs disease reduction of intussusception epigastric hernia repair and H-type tracheo-esophageal fistula. * Special considerations for surgery in children with sickle-cell disease and HIV. * New guidelines for pre- and postoperative care. * The latest vascular access techniques with an emphasis on central venous lines Broviac and PIC catheter placement. * New coverage of ECMO for transient pulmonary insufficiency surgery for echinococcus (hydatid) cyst of the liver and more. * New photographs for the repair of pectus excavatum.* OUTSTANDING FEATURES: * Comprehensive coverage includes both common and rare abnormalities. * Logical organization groups chapters by clinical topics and anatomical areas. * Proven guidelines describe proper diagnostic steps - including what tests to choose.and which not to. * Diagnostic imaging studies show what the problem looks like using x-ray CT MRI sonography and angiography.show more