Disorders of the Spleen
Published on 8. April 1994
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-632-03314-0 (ISBN)
Description
Injury to the spleen through trauma or infection can result in serious immunological and haematological imbalance. The editors of this book have assembled a team of international experts to provide an account of the role and function of the spleen and the medical and surgical treatment available for the management of splenic disorders. Divided into 11 chapters, the first chapters describe the anatomy, function and pathology of the spleen. These are followed by chapters on splenomegaly, the spleen in lymphoproliferative disorders and haematological disorders. Problems with circulation and storage are covered, with final chapters describing infection of the spleen and tropical disorders, along with surgical treatment for trauma and post-splenectomy sepsis.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
144 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
1391 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-03314-0 (9780632033140)
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Content
The anatomy of the human spleen; Functions of the spleen; Pathology of the spleen; Clinical aspects of splenomegaly; The spleen in lymphoproliferative disorders; The spleen in myoproliferative disorders; The spleen and disorders of its circulation; The spleen and storage disorders; Splenomegaly in the tropics; Surgical treatment of splenic disorders and trauma; The epidemiology, pathogenesis and prevention of post-splenectomy sepsis.