An introduction to dermatological surgery / Clifford Lawrence ; with contributions from Gerard Panting, Margaret Raine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lawrence, Clifford M.

Contributor:

Panting, Gerard.

Raine, Margaret.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Skin--Surgery.

Skin.

Physical Description:

182 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Dermatological surgery

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone, 2002.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

2. Equipment 5

3. Sterilization of surgical equipment 11

4. Local anaesthetics 15

5. Haemostasis 27

6. Suture materials, suturing and knot tying 35

7. Preoperative assessment and preparation 47

8. Anatomy and danger areas 55

9. Curettage 67

10. Snip excision 75

11. Cautery and electrodesiccation 79

12. Shave excision 85

13. Elliptical excision, punch biopsy and dog-ear repairs 91

14. Epidermoid cysts, milia and lipomas 103

15. Nail avulsion and ingrown toenail 111

16. Treatment of viral warts 119

17. Cryotherapy in general practice 127

18. Treatment of skin tumours 137

19. Management of complications 147

20. Legal aspects of surgery in general practice 157

21. Histological interpretation 165

22. Nursing perspectives 171.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0443072000

OCLC:

50596915