Pathology of the Appendix
And Its Surgical Treatment
Hodder Arnold (Publisher)
Published on 4. September 1998
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-412-54810-9 (ISBN)
Description
Diseases of the appendix are common, and it is the organ most commonly removed during surgery. Over 60,000 appendectomies are carried out annually in the United Kingdom. This is partly due to the difficulty of locating the precise source of abdominal pain and to the potential complications of acute appendicitis. Another factor is that the symptoms and signs of appendicitis are often hard to distinguish from other causes. These difficulties lead to many "normal" appendices being removed unnecessarily. A better understanding of the pathology of the appendix might prevent some of this inappropriate surgery. This book is a ready reference bench guide for pathologists and surgeons. It is illustrated with extensive supporting text and references. This book should be of interest to pathologists, general and abdominal surgeons.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
100 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-412-54810-9 (9780412548109)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction/historical perspective. The normal appendix. Pathological examination of the appendix. Neuromuscular and mechanical disorders of the appendix. Inflammatory disorders of the appendix. Tumours of the appendix. Neuroappendicopathy. Approach to the treatment of appendicitis.