Atlas of Surgical Anatomy and Embryology

Résumé du livre

This new, full-colour atlas presents the working anatomy and embryology of those areas of the human body of special interest to general surgeons.In addition to over 200 illustrations, it includes information on techniques that can be used to avoid complications. Special emphasis is given to the anatomical entities that might be injured in the operating room and full page colour drawings and diagrams remind surgeons of the pitfalls and risks - ranging from inconvenient to catastrophic - associated with each procedure.It can be used as a stand-alone atlas or as a companion to Skandalakis: Surgical Anatomy: The Embryologic and Anatomic Basis of Modern Surgery (ISBN: 9603990744, 2002). It does not contain any of the same illustrations. Key Features: Highly respected authors 200 full-colour illustrations on histology and pathology 35 embryologic drawings