An Introduction to Dermatological Surgery
Clifford M. Lawrence(Author)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 18. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-443-07200-0 (ISBN)
Description
Dermatologists, general practitioners and dermatological surgery nurses are frequently involved in performing simple surgical procedures on the skin. With minimal equipment and patient discomfort, a wide range of skin lesions can be managed effectively and with good cosmetic results. This book provides a concise, and comprehensive guide to the techniques used in dermatological surgery, with the aim of developing skill and proficiency in this field. The book describes the principles, limitations and indications of basic techniques used in dermatological surgery. The introduction covers preoperative considerations, such as equipment, anaesthesia, patient assessment and haemostasis. The various different types of surgical procedure are then described with the aid of step-by-step colour photographs and line drawings. Postoperative complications, skin tumour management, the role of the dermatology nurse and the medicolegal aspects of skin surgery as performed by specialists and non specialists are also dealt with. Fully illustrated throughout with colour prints and line figures, this book will make a highly practical and useful reference to all clinicians undertaking minor skin surgery.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dermatology Surgery nurses, Out patient Dermatology nurses and practice nurses, consultant nurses, trainee dermatologists, junior primary care physicians and GPs
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
309 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
505 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-07200-0 (9780443072000)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction. Equipment. Sterilization of surgical equipment. Local anaesthetics. Haemostasis. Suture materials, suturing and knot tying. Pre-operative assessment and preparation. Anatomy and danger areas. Curretage. Snip excision. Cautery and electrodesiccation. Shave excision. Elliptical excision, punch biopsy and dog ear repairs. Epidermoid cysts, milia and lipomas. Nail avulsion and ingrown toenail. Treatment of viral warts. Cryotherapy in general practice. Treatment of skin tumours. Management of complications. Legal aspects of surgery in general practice. Histological interpretation. Nursing perspective. Index