Urology
A Handbook for Medical Students
1st Edition
Published on 15. June 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-1-85996-300-5 (ISBN)
Description
This title integrates basic science with clinical practice and also revised case studies to help readers to take a problem-based approach treatment. Urology provides the simple but authoritative guidance medical students need to get them through the urology sections of their training. Throughout, evidence-based practice is highlighted to ensure the book is also a valuable reference for qualified staff.
Reviews / Votes
'Provides a solid foundation for an introduction to urology in a manner that is clear, concise and informative ... a practical guide that is a pleasure to read.' - BJU InternationalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85996-300-5 (9781859963005)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
UROLOGICAL HISTORY AND EXAMINATION; Taking a urological history; The physical examination; Key points; Further reading; UROLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS; Radiological investigations; Non-radiological investigations; Key points; UROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES AND TRAUMA; Urinary retention; Urological trauma; Key points; Cases; Answers; References; BLADDER OUTLET OBSTRUCTION; Causes; Modes of presentation; Pathophysiology; Investigation; Treatment; Urethral strictures; Bladder outlet obstruction in women; Retention in women; Key points; Cases; Answers; References; URINARY INCONTINENCE AND CATHETERS; Introduction; Pathophysiology; Clinical presentation; Investigations; Treatment; Urinary catheters; Key points; Cases; Answers; Further reading; THE NEUROPATHIC BLADDER; Pathophysiology; Investigation; Treatment; Key points; Cases; Answers; References; ADULT UROLOGICAL INFECTION; Introduction; Upper urinary tract infections; Lower urinary tract infections; Unusual infections; Key points; Cases; Answers; Further reading; STONE DISEASE; Introduction; Aetiology and risk factors; Clinical features; Investigations; Treatment; Key points; Cases; Answers; Further reading; UROLOGICAL ONCOLOGY; Renal tumours; Bladder tumours; Prostate cancer; Testicular cancer; Penile cancer; Carcinoma of the urethra; Scrotal cancer; Key points; Cases; Answers; Further reading; ANDROLOGY AND BENIGN GENITAL CONDITIONS; Male infertility; Clinical assessment of the infertile male; Erectile dysfunction; Clinical assessment of the male with erectile dysfunction; Benign genital conditions; Key points; Cases; Answers; Further reading; PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY; Common congenital anomalies; Acquired conditions; Key points; Cases; Answers; Further reading; RENAL FAILURE AND RENAL TRANSPLANTATION; Introduction; Renal failure; Retroperitoneal fibrosis; Renal transplantation; Results of transplantation; Key points; Cases; Answers; Further reading; Index.