Surgery sourcebook [electronic resource] : basic consumer health information about common surgical techniques and procedures, including appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, cataract removal, cesarean section, coronary artery bypass, cosmetic surgery, dilation and curettage, gallbladder surgery, hemorrhoidectomy, hysterectomy, hernia repair, low back surgery, mastectomy, prostatectomy, tonsillectomy, and weight-loss (bariatric) surgery : along with facts about emergency surgery and critical care and tips on preparing for surgery, getting a second opinion, managing pain and surgical complications, and recovering from surgery, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for more information / edited by Amy L. Sutton.
Contributor(s): Sutton, Amy L
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TextSeries: Health reference series (Unnumbered): ; Gale eBooks: Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : Omnigraphics, Inc., [2013]Edition: 3rd ed.General Notes: Available through the Gale Virtual Reference Library which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.Description: 1 online resource (xx, 655 p.).ISBN: 9780780812925 (electronic bk.).Subject(s): Surgery | Consumer educationGenre/Form: Electronic books DDC classification: 617 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge: | Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Available through the Gale Virtual Reference Library which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.
pt. 1. Introduction to surgery -- pt. 2. Preparing for surgery -- pt. 3. Common types of surgery and surgical procedures -- pt. 4. Managing pain and surgical complications -- pt. 5. Recovering from surgery -- pt. 6. Additional help and information.
Provides basic consumer health information about common surgical procedures, potential risks and complications, pain control options, and recovery issues.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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