Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common surgical techniques and procedures, including appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, coronary artery bypass grafting, dilation and curettage, gallbladder surgery, hysterectomy, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, gender reassignment surgery, and weight-loss (bariatric) surgery : along with facts about emergency surgery and critical care and tips on preparing for surgery, managing pain and surgical complications, recovery and rehabilitation after surgery, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information / edited by Angela L. Williams.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Williams, Angela, 1963- editor.

Series:

Health reference series.

Health reference series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Surgery--Popular works.

Surgery.

Consumer education--Popular works.

Consumer education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 818 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2020]

Summary:

"Provides health information about an overview of surgical specialties, common types of surgery, surgical procedures, and the risks associated with surgery and how to manage pain along with the surgical complications. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

part 1. Introduction to surgery

part 2. Preparing for surgery

part 3. Common types of surgery and surgical procedures

part 4. Managing pain and surgical complications

part 5. Recovery and rehabilitation after surgery

part 6. Additional help and information.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Surgery sourcebook

ISBN:

9781787857964

1787857964

9780780817999

0780817990

OCLC:

1164140061