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- 100 Hand Cases (2016; 1st Edition)Show details
100 Hand Cases provides a clinical write-up of 100 typical cases from two globally recognized authorities who cross over between plastic surgery and orthopedics, the two specialties dedicated to training hand surgeons.
The cases in this book share a concise approach consisting of:
A description of the problem
Key anatomy
Workup
Treatment
Alternatives
Principles and clinical pearls
Pitfalls
Classic references related to the caseFull-color photographs and radiographs are included in each case, as well as a discussion of the authors' preferred treatment solution.
Presented in a highly templated, high-yield format, 100 Hand Cases is an ideal quick reference for students and trainees preparing for clinics and the operating room, as well as busy surgeons in need of a brief reminder on key information.
- 2. ÄP Examen Herbst 2008 (2009; 2. Auflage)Show details
Die Original-IMPP-Prüfungsfragen für das Hammerexamen
- 40 Years of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
Continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH) was proposed in 1977 as an alternative treatment for acute renal failure in patients in whom peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis was clinically or technically precluded. In the mid-1980s, this technique was extended to infants and children. CAVH presented important advantages in the areas of hemodynamic stability, control of circulating volume, and nutritional support. However, there were serious shortcomings such as the need for arterial cannulation and limited solute clearance. These problems were solved by the introduction of continuous arteriovenous hemodiafiltration and continuous arteriovenous hemodialysis, where uremic control could be achieved by increasing countercurrent dialysate flow rates to 1.5 or 2 L/h as necessary, or by venovenous techniques utilizing a double-lumen central venous catheter for vascular access. Thus, continuous venovenous hemofiltration replaced CAVH because of its improved performance and safety. From the initial adoptive technology, specific machines have been designed to permit safe and reliable performance of the therapy. These new machines have progressively undergone a series of technological steps that have resulted in the evolution of highly sophisticated equipment utilized today. A significant number of advances have taken place since the time continuous renal replacement therapy was initiated. In particular, there have been successful experiments with high-volume hemofiltration and high-permeability hemofiltration. The additional and combined use of sorbent has also been tested successfully. Progress has been made in the technology as well as the understanding of the pathophysiology of acute kidney injury. Today, new biomaterials and new devices are available and new frontiers are on the horizon. Although improvements have been made, a lot remains to be done. Critical care nephrology is expected to further evolve in the near future, especially in the area of information and communication technology, utilization of big data and large database registries, biofeedback, and assisted prescription and treatment delivery, with high potential for improvement in morbidity and mortality of the most severely ill patients.
- 50 Studies every Plastic Surgeon Should Know (2014; 1st Edition)Show details
50 Studies Every Plastic Surgeon Should Know identifies those influential contributors who have shaped the practice of modern plastic surgery. Presenting chief sections of 50 key scientific articles in the field, it demonstrates the vast depth and diversity of plastic surgery and highlights the importance of innovation as the field's core competency.
No single sub-specialty is neglected. The book presents studies on hand, craniofacial, aesthetic, and burn surgery as well as breast, trunk, and head and neck reconstruction. Studies on microsurgery, surgical foundations, and innovation are also included.
The book also provides commentary from the studies' original authors, supplemented by expert reflections and editorial perspectives. A short bibliography is added to each review, serving as a springboard for further inquiry. The book is an invaluable reference for residents and surgeons studying for boards or in-service exams, as well as for seasoned surgeons who want to stay current in the field.
- A Dictionary of Hearing (2013; 1st Edition)Show details
A Dictionary of Hearing is a comprehensive reference that defines terms used in audiology, ENT, and related areas. This dictionary covers a wide range of terms in audiology and will be very useful to students and professionals in the field of hearing, including audiologists, nurses and doctors, teachers of the deaf, and speech and language therapists.
Contains over 4,000 common and uncommon audiological terms with clear meanings
Includes the etymology of words, providing a historical context for students
Entries have the breadth and depth of definition that students and professionals needThis dictionary is an essential resource that all professionals in the field of audiology will want to have at their fingertips.
- A Guide to the Primary Care of Neurological Disorders (2007; 2nd Edition)Show details
Synthesizing the expert clinical advice of specialists who treat disorders of the nervous system, this book is an accessible, single-volume resource for primary care physicians requiring practical information on a range of neurological disorders. A Guide to the Primary Care of Neurological Disorders provides readers with a firm foundation in neuroscience concepts that will enable them to make timely diagnostic, treatment, and referral decisions about common symptoms, including chronic pain, headache, seizures, numbness, and dizziness. Additional chapters cover specific categories of neurological disease, providing the reader with concise descriptions of the clinical manifestations, examination techniques, and treatment options for each.
An outline at the start of each chapter aids rapid location of topics of interest
Thorough coverage of history-taking and the physical examination
Pearls and Pitfalls at the end of each chapter review fundamental concepts and provide helpful guideposts for managing each clinical situationPacked with essential information on clinical neurosciences, this comprehensive book is ideal for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants, residents in primary care specialties, and medical students.
(A co-publication of Thieme and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)
- A History of Neuropsychology (2019; 1st Edition)
- A Multidisciplinary Approach to Head and Neck Neoplasms (2013; 1st Edition)Show details
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Head and Neck Neoplasms is a comprehensive how-to guide that addresses the medical and surgical treatment of the most common and challenging neoplasms in head and neck surgery. It takes a hands-on approach to describing the latest surgical techniques, including intraoperative navigation, robotic surgery, image guidance for sinus tumors, and endoscopic skull base procedures. This book will be the reference of choice for residents and fellows, experienced otolaryngologists, and head and neck surgeons.
Comprehensive coverage of the evidenced-based management of surgical and nonsurgical diseases of the head and neck
Chapters include: Pediatric Tumors, Rehabilitation of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer, and Emerging Technology and Therapeutics in Head and Neck Oncology
Core Messages at the beginning of every chapter
Clinical Pearls to reinforce learningThe contributors to this volume are internationally recognized experts in head and neck surgery, plastic surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery, informing the book with a wealth of knowledge in these disciplines.
- A Pocket Guide to the Ear (2000; 1st Edition)Show details
Diseases of the ear make up a large part of primary practice and can be challenging to diagnose and treat, especially for clinicians whose knowledge and expertise in otology may be limited. Concise and easy-to-read, here is your guide to almost everything that can go wrong with the ears - a brief clinical encyclopedia of ear disease.
This book is based on the author's more than 25 years experience in a thriving ENT practice, and covers everything from proper equipment and examination methods, to anatomy and disorders of each region of the ear. The clear and succinct text is packed with valuable tools you can utilize in daily practice, and cuts through to important truths about ear symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment - information that is not always taught in medical training programs.
This title is part of Thieme's acclaimed Flexibook series of clinical and basic science pocket guidebooks, which are sold worldwide and have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Key features of this pocket reference:
Comprehensive: complete and sound advice on nearly every common and rare ear disease seen by primary care physicians
Concise: key facts communicated in 145 pages
Easy-to-read: bold print stresses diagnostic and treatment concepts, and highlighted text emphasizes summary paragraphs and clinically important points
Beautifully produced: over 40 full-color photographs and illustrations
Practical: includes a comprehensive glossary of terms as well as a top ten list of common clinical misjudgments and how to avoid themDesigned to be read from cover to cover, or as a reference when needed, this 145-page book is an essential professional tool - especially at a time when well-trained gatekeepers are crucial to high-quality healthcare. Here is the pocket guide anyone who treats or diagnoses ears and hearing - primary care physicians, family practitioners, pediatricians, otolaryngologists, audiologists, and more - needs to have at their disposal. Residents and students rotating through ENT will be amazed at the wealth of information provided in such a succinct text.
- A Practical Guide to Minimal Surgery for Retinal Detachment, Vol. II (2000; 1st Edition)Show details
Dr. Kreissig has spent a lifetime refining and teaching the minimalized approach to repairing retinal detachments. Get the benefit of her experience in an easily accessible, pocket-sized handbook that fits into your lab coat and is also ideal for bedside or office consultation. Volume 2 describes the art of a minimal approach by using the balloon or the gases or as reoperation, as treatment for various retinal detachments. The text is excellently illustrated, written in an easy-to-understand fashion and in a dialogue style. Important facts are highlighted in red boxes. The four rules to find the break in a reoperation are depicted on the back cover, thus easy to be looked up. The reader is taken step-by-step through each procedure for easy and more complex detachments. In separate chapters, extraocular and intraocular techniques for retinal reattachment are compared to reoperation.
Ophthalmologists, fellows in retinal and vitreous surgery, students and residents will find this information-packed manual essential for diagnosing and repairing retinal detachments. Reserve your copy today!
- A Practical Guide to Minimal Surgery for Retinal Detachment, Vol. I (2000; 1st Edition)Show details
Dr. Kreissig has spent a lifetime refining and teaching the minimalized approach to repairing retinal detachments. In this book, you will get the benefit of her experience -- in an easily accessible, pocket-sized handbook that fits into your lab coat and is also ideal for bedside or office consultation. The book is the first hands-on guide to the art of buckling, i.e., applying a minimum of buckling without vitrectomy for retinal reattachment. The text is excellently illustrated and written in a dialogue style. From completing the preoperative exam to making the diagnosis and choosing the surgical technique, this book provides the facts and guidelines to successfully perform minimal extraocular surgery. It includes instructions on finding the retinal break in phakic, aphakic and pseudophakic detachments the four rules to find the primary break are presented on the back cover for immediate access.
Ophthalmologists, fellows in retinal and vitreous surgery, students and residents will find this information-packed manual essential for diagnosing and repairing retinal detachments.
- Abbreviated MRI of the Breast: The Practical Guide (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
Although mammography is the primary method used for breast cancer screening, screening mammography is limited especially in women with dense breasts, which includes nearly 50% of all women in the United States. Despite improvements such as digital mammography, computed aided detection, and digital breast tomosynthesis, breast cancer continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. The recent proliferation of screening breast ultrasound has led to increased health care costs and false positives, with only a slight improvement in breast cancer detection. It is time for a better test.
This is the first textbook dedicated to the subject of abbreviated breast MRI (AB-MR). The editors are principal investigators in the first multicenter trial evaluating AB-MR. Each chapter is authored by a leading expert in the field of breast MRI.
AB-MR only takes 10 minutes or less to perform, has a comparable cost to screening breast ultrasound, and detects twice as many cancers compared to combined screening with mammography and ultrasound. The improved performance of AB-MR is irrespective of breast density, family history, overall breast cancer risk, and cancer characteristics (e.g. type, staging, invasive or intraductal, primary or recurrent). As such, it will likely become a routine screening tool in women with dense breasts.
A background on breast MR imaging including a review of current research data
Fundamental guidelines for implementing, performing, and interpreting AB-MR
Technical approaches with proven efficacy, including biopsy methods
Accurate interpretation presented in an easy-to-read flow chart format
More than 250 high quality color illustrationsAB-MR has the potential to help radiologists overcome breast cancer screening limitations and change current standards of practice. This book provides radiologists with the necessary tools to quickly incorporate AB-MR into clinical practice, with an ultimate goal of improved breast cancer detection rates and patient outcomes.
- Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step (2015; 3rd Edition)Show details
The third edition of this practical reference guide has been updated with a modern, visually attractive design and expanded content. The book is ideal for healthcare professionals with little or no experience in administering and interpreting abdominal ultrasound examinations. It is practice-oriented and structured in a way that allows readers with varying degrees of ultra-sonography knowledge to utilize the material according to their individual experience and needs.
Each chapter includes a systematic, detailed description of the anatomy involved in the ultrasound examination, with easy-to-digest steps that follow standardized routine and protocol. That straight-forward approach, coupled with more than 1,000 high-quality images and illustrations, enables hands-on learning, yielding the ability to assimilate these techniques quickly and adeptly.
This is a stellar resource that provides the requisite tools to locate and display the anatomical structure being tested, position and move the transducers accurately, describe and interpret the findings correctly, and differentiate key findings from the many image artifacts that typically occur.
Key Highlights:
In-depth discussion of organ boundaries, organ details, anatomical relationships, potentially abnormal findings, tips, and clearly defined learning objectives
Anatomical drawings incorporate a “sliced 3-D” view that show how the structures are displayed by the sector-shaper beam
Each chapter includes a series of images replicating the 3-D impression that results from the transducer moving across the body
Schematic drawings illustrate the ultrasound images, including a body marker that shows the transducer position
The "sono-consultant": a systematic guide to evaluating ultrasound findings and establishing a differential diagnosisThis step-by-step guide is an invaluable, pragmatic resource to have on hand while performing abdominal ultrasound on the patient. In-depth but concise, this is an essential teaching guide for medical students, residents, technicians, and physicians who need to learn and master these examination techniques.
- Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step (2011; 2nd Edition)Show details
Designed to be kept close at hand during an actual ultrasound examination, Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step, Second Edition, provides the tools, techniques and training to increase your knowledge and confidence in interpreting ultrasound findings. Its clear, systematic approach shows you how to recognize all important ultrasound phenomena (especially misleading artifacts), locate and delineate the upper abdominal organs, explain suspicious findings, apply clinical correlations, and easily distinguish between normal and abnormal images.
This second edition includes the new Sono Consultant, a systematic, two-part framework for helping the examiner evaluate specific ultrasound findings and make an informed differential diagnosis. In the first part, Ultrasound Findings, the examiner notes an abnormality at ultrasound, lists all findings, and suggests possible interpretations. In the second section, Clinical Presentation, the examiner starts off with a possible diagnosis (e.g. heart failure, splenomegaly) and then extracts the maximum possible information available on ultrasound to confirm, support, or differentiate the diagnosis.
Features:
More than 670 ultrasound images and 240 drawings that enhance the text
3-D diagrams that depict complex anatomical structures and spatial relationships
Clear and concise learning units for easy mastery of materialProviding a logical, structured foundation for performing a successful ultrasound examination, this practice-oriented teaching guide is essential for all students and residents building their skills in ultrasonography.
- Achtsamkeit in der Suchttherapie (2018; 1. Auflage)Show details
Unangenehme Gefühle und Gedanken, innere Anspannung und Craving als drängender Handlungsimpuls sind zentrale Bestandteile von Suchttherapie. Achtsamkeitsbasierte Ansätze in der Suchttherapie fokussieren hierbei nicht auf Veränderung, sondern auf die Fähigkeit, diese schwierigen Gedanken, Gefühle und Handlungsimpulse mitfühlend anzuschauen, ohne diesen folgen zu müssen.
Erstmals im deutschsprachigen Raum gibt dieses Buch einen Überblick über achtsamkeitsbasierte Ansätze in der Suchttherapie. Ausführlich dargestellt werden die "Achtsamkeitsbasierte Rückfallprävention bei Substanzabhängigkeit - das MBRP Programm", das "DBT-S-Programm" sowie die Prinzipien von Selbstmitgefühl.
- Acute Blood Purification (2010; 1st edition)
- Acute Kidney Injury - From Diagnosis to Care (2016; 1st edition)Show details
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is very common among hospitalized patients, and the incidence of AKI has increased over the past few decades. This increase might be due to an aging population and increased comorbidities. Other factors that may explain this are the more sensitive diagnostic criteria and better recognition. AKI is associated with increased mortality and increased risks of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. The best ways to lower the chances of having kidney damage are to prevent, recognize and treat AKI as early as possible. The incidence of AKI in China is significantly lower than in developed countries. Inadequate early diagnosis and management remain the major challenges for Chinese nephrologists.
- AD(H)S – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe (2015; 1. Auflage)Show details
Dieses praxisorientierte Werk weist auf die große Bedeutung des Selbstmanagements als Bestandteil jeder AD(H)S-Behandlung hin. Betroffene können viel tun, um ihr AD(H)S nicht als Krankheit zu erdulden, sondern ihre besonderen Fähigkeiten zu fördern. Das Buch vermittelt nützliche und in der Praxis erfolgreich erprobte Strategien, wie betroffene Jugendliche und Erwachsene sich selbst und Eltern ihren Kindern gezielt helfen können, Leistungsvermögen und Sozialverhalten zu verbessern. Warum, wie und was kann und sollte getan werden, um auch mit AD(H)S erfolgreich zu sein? Das Wissen zur Beantwortung dieser Fragen macht Betroffene unabhängig von den noch viel zu wenig vorhandenen AD(H)S-Verhaltenstherapeuten. Die beschriebenen therapeutischen Strategien können sofort angewandt werden, damit wertvolle Zeit nicht ungenutzt verstreicht. Auch für den Coach vermittelt das Buch viele Informationen für seine erfolgreiche Tätigkeit.
- ADHS bei Kindern, Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen (2016; 4. Auflage)Show details
Auf Grundlage langjähriger therapeutischer Arbeit mit Betroffenen jeden Alters beschreibt die Autorin anschaulich die Symptome, fundierte neurobiologische Erkenntnisse sowie evidenzbasierte Diagnosestellung und Therapie von ADHS. Sie zeigt alltagspraktische Strategien auf, wie das Leben von Betroffenen mit dem syndromtypischen Entwicklungsverlauf erleichtern werden kann, um Folgeschäden zu vermeiden. Die 4., überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage des Ratgebers erläutert darüber hinaus sowohl neue medikamentöse als auch nicht-medikamentöse Behandlungsmöglichkeiten (Neurofeedback) und geht auf die Schwierigkeiten von betroffenen Kindern und Jugendlichen im derzeitigen Bildungssystem ein.
- ADHS im Erwachsenenalter (2016; 1. Auflage)Show details
Dieser Ratgeber erklärt in übersichtlicher Weise die Ursachen, Erscheinungsformen, Begleiterscheinungen und therapeutischen Möglichkeiten bei ADHS im Erwachsenenalter. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Möglichkeiten des Selbstmanagements der Betroffenen, die auf Basis der therapeutischen Erfahrung entwickelt wurden und in der Praxis erfolgreich eingesetzt werden. Eine Vielzahl von Arbeitsmaterialien dient den Leserinnen und Lesern als wertvolle Hilfe, ihren Alltag mit ADHS erfolgreich zu meistern.
- ADHS und Sucht im Erwachsenenalter (2017; 1. Auflage)Show details
ADHS ist ein weit verbreitetes Phänomen, welches häufig von der Kindheit bis ins Erwachsenenalter bestehen bleibt und das Risiko für eine Suchtentwicklung erhöht. Liegen beide Störungen vor, erfordert dies von Betroffenen, dem sozialen Umfeld und den Betreuenden Verständnis und kreative Lösungen. Hier setzt die Idee dieses Buches an! Anhand praktischer Fallbeispiele sind aktuelle wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse mit Handlungswissen verknüpft. Neurobiologische Veränderungen und deren Auswirkungen auf Denken, Fühlen und Verhalten werden anschaulich dargestellt. So bietet dieses Werk für Betroffene und auf diesem Feld Tätige einen Fundus an Informationen über die komplexen Zusammenhänge und Behandlungsmöglichkeiten bei ADHS mit und ohne Sucht im Erwachsenenalter.
- ADHS von A bis Z (2017; 1. Auflage)Show details
Informationen rund um das Thema ADHS werden in diesem Buch praktisch zusammengefasst und übersichtlich aufbereitet. Von "Abendstunde" bis "Zink" werden verschiedenste Gesichtspunkte von ADHS im übersichtlichen Lexikonformat praxisnah besprochen, ergänzt durch zahlreiche Praxistipps, Handlungsempfehlungen und Hinweise für den Alltag. Dabei greift der Autor auf seinen langjährigen Erfahrungsschatz zurück und gibt Hinweise zu verschiedenen Therapieansätzen und deren Wirksamkeit, dem richtigen Umgang mit ADHS-Kindern sowie der Problematik ADHS im Erwachsenenalter.
Schwerpunkte des Werkes sind u. a. die medikamentöse und nicht-medikamentöse Behandlung von ADHS, die Erziehung und der Umgang mit ADHS-Kindern, die Ernährung bei ADHS sowie Pseudo-ADHS.
- Adipose Tissue Development (2010; 1st Edition)Show details
Human lipodystrophies represent a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by generalized or partial fat loss, with fat hypertrophy in other depots when partial. Insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and diabetes are generally associated, leading to early complications. Genetic forms are uncommon: recessive generalized congenital lipodystrophies result in most cases from mutations in the genes encoding seipin or the 1-acyl-glycerol-3-phosphate-acyltransferase 2(AGPAT2). Dominant partial familial lipodystrophies result from mutations in genes encoding the nuclear protein lamin A/C or the adipose transcription factor PPARΓ. Importantly, lamin A/Cmutations are also responsible for metabolic laminopathies, resembling the metabolic syndrome and progeria, a syndrome of premature aging. A number of lipodystrophic patients remain undiagnosed at the genetic level. Acquired lipodystrophy can be generalized, resembling congenital forms, or partial, as the Barraquer-Simons syndrome, with loss of fat in the upper part of the body contrasting with accumulation in the lower part. Although their etiology is generally unknown, they could be associated with signs of autoimmunity. The most common forms of lipodystrophies are iatrogenic. In human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients, some first-generation antiretroviral drugs were strongly related with peripheral lipoatrophy and metabolic alterations. Partial lipodystrophy also characterize patients with endogenous or exogenous long-term corticoid excess. Treatment of fat redistribution can sometimes benefit from plastic surgery. Lipid and glucose alterations are difficult to control leading to early occurrence of diabetic, cardiovascular and hepatic complications.
- Adipositas (2016; 1. Auflage)Show details
Adipositas hat in den letzten Jahren weltweit zugenommen. Somatische und psychische Folgeerkrankungen mindern die Lebensqualität der Betroffenen. Mit diesem Band werden ausgewählte Aspekte der interdisziplinären Diagnostik und Therapie unter Berücksichtigung aktueller Ergebnisse der Adipositasforschung fallorientiert und praxisnah veranschaulicht. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf psychosomatischen Aspekten der adipositaschirurgischen Therapie.
- ADQI Consensus on AKI Biomarkers and Cardiorenal Syndromes (2013; 1st edition)Show details
ADQI - Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative - is a process that was created seeking consensus and evidence-based recommendations in the field of acute kidney injury. This organization gave birth to important classifications such as the RIFLE and the cardiorenal syndrome. Several conferences were organized in the last 10 years. Today, ADQI is a well-known initiative and it provides useful information to the physicians and nurses interested in acute kidney injury.
- Adult Audiology Casebook (2014; 1st Edition)Show details
Adult Audiology Casebook is a compendium of key clinical cases designed to help clinicians develop the critical thinking skills necessary to successfully diagnose and treat patients. The cases are written by experts from around the world who share their experiences and expertise in dealing with a range of challenging clinical scenarios. An important classroom resource, the book gives readers expert guidance on providing best practice care in the areas of hearing disorders, the diagnosis of auditory and vestibular disorders, amplification, cochlear implants, hearing assistive technology, and management of tinnitus.
More than 70 adult case reports written by leading clinicians from the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, and England
Over 180 color audiograms that help clinicians evaluate hearing sensitivity
Includes a series of questions on each case with thought-provoking answers followed by a summary of the key points on that caseThis textbook is essential reading for graduate level audiology students who want to sharpen and enhance their clinical skills. It is a valuable teaching tool for audiology and speech pathology professors as well as a practical reference for practicing audiologists, otolaryngologists, and ENT residents in their daily practice.
Adult Audiology Casebook is the ideal companion to Pediatric Audiology Casebook, by Jane Madell and Carol Flexer, published by Thieme in 2011.
- Advance Care Planning (2015; 1. Auflage)Show details
"Advance Care Planning" (ACP, gesundheitliche Vorausplanung) zielt auf eine konsequent am vorausverfügten Patientenwillen orientierte Behandlung für den Fall, dass der Betroffene sich nicht mehr selbst äußern kann. Realisiert wird diese grundlegend neue Herangehensweise durch die Etablierung eines professionell begleiteten Kommunikationsprozesses, der Menschen bei der Entwicklung ihrer individuellen Patientenverfügung unterstützt. Hinzu kommt ein diesbezüglicher Wandel im Gesundheitssystem, in dessen Folge ein solches qualifiziertes Beratungsangebot insbesondere älteren und chronisch kranken Menschen aktiv angeboten wird. Darüber hinaus müssen die angemessene Dokumentation, die Aktualisierung und zuverlässige Beachtung des vorausverfügten Patientenwillens gewährleistet werden. Ausgehend von einer Analyse der Defizite des bisherigen Umgangs mit Patientenverfügungen erörtert eine internationale Autorengruppe die Grundlagen von ACP, stellt etablierte ACP-Projekte vor und erläutert die politischen und ethischen Herausforderungen.
- Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research (2012; 1st Edition)Show details
Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research is a practical, reader-friendly guide to planning, conducting, and evaluating solid, evidence-based surgical research that leads to high-quality results. Geared to the investigator who has already mastered basic principles, this book focuses on more advanced topics such as randomized controlled trials, survey design, observational studies, meta analyses, statistical concepts, reporting of data, and much more.
Includes tips and insights from experienced surgical researchers on how to conduct an effective clinical study and avoid pitfalls
Supplies hard-to-find information on current topics such as randomization systems and technology and publication bias
Provides standardized, easy-to-reference text boxes with highlighted key concepts, on-the-spot definitions of terminology in Jargon Simplified sections, and real-world case examples from the literature
Presents nearly 60 illustrations and tables to help in visualizing key conceptsFilled with proven research methodologies, clinical data, examples, and strategies that can be applied across a wide range of disciplines, Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research illuminates the challenges and solutions of modern day surgical research. It is essential for any clinician undertaking a well-defined, systematic, clinically relevant, and ultimately successful surgical research study.
- Advanced Pediatric Craniocervical Surgery (2005; 1st Edition)Show details
Covers state-of-the-art techniques!
This text presents state-of-the-art techniques for surgery of the craniovertebral junction and cervical spine. It provides concise explanations of the underlying principles of each technique and insights into the unique issues in pediatric surgery. With this complete resource, you will gain the solid foundation in surgical concepts necessary to make critical clinical decisions as well as the technical knowledge and confidence to carry them out.
Detailed explanations illuminating the links between embryology and normal and abnormal development of the craniovertebral.
In-depth discussion of the issues and techniques involved in both atlantoaxial and occipitocervical surgery in children.
An entire chapter devoted to managing craniocervical conditions of patients with Down Syndrome.
An examination of traumatic injuries of the craniocervical junction in children.
More than 100 step-by-step illustrations demonstrating key surgical techniques.This readily accessible text will be a valuable asset in the library of physicians managing and treating craniocervical conditions, from the most experienced pediatric neurosurgeon to residents in the early stages of their careers.
- Advanced Techniques in Image-Guided Brain and Spine Surgery (2002; 1st Edition)
- Advanced Therapies in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (2015; 1st Edition)Show details
In the past decade, the field of type 1 diabetes was characterized by the efforts to integrate technology into the daily management of diabetes. Automated insulin delivery systems have emerged followed by the improvements in technology of pumps and sensors and automated close-loop systems that were developed around the world for overnight as well as for day and night use. Initially, these closed-loop systems were tested clinically in research centers, then at diabetes camps or hotels, and recently at patients' homes. The systems were tested in a wide range of populations of patients with type 1 diabetes: children, adolescents, adults, newly diagnosed, well and suboptimally controlled patients, the critically ill and pregnant women. The extensive clinical evaluation found these close-loop systems to be safe and efficient in controlling blood glucose levels. Now is the time to take these systems from research to industry and to get a regulatory approval of convenient devices for the use at home. Automated insulin delivery systems have the potential to change the way diabetes is treated and managed for the benefit of patients. This chapter summarizes the recent advances in this field.
- Advances in Abdominal Wall: Reconstruction (2012; 1st Edition)Show details
This practical, go-to reference by Drs. Losken and Janis will provide you with the tools you need when addressing a host of abdominal wall problems, ranging from simple to complex hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. It provides information on the latest developments in mesh and biologic materials and their applications for abdominal hernia repair as well as step-by-step surgical technique for ensuring successful outcomes in all types of abdominal wall reconstruction.
Advances in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction presents the range of current options available for surgical repair in a systematic fashion. Treatment options and algorithms provide readers with insights into choices for approaching different problems. Strategies for minimizing morbidity and for avoiding recurrences are also discussed in detail as are helpful tips and tricks and safe and reliable options for dealing with complex problems. New techniques are described along with the evidence-based data on outcomes and numerous case examples to reinforce important concepts. Potential problems and pitfalls are thoroughly covered to help surgeons avoid potential complications. Although the main focus of this book is on surgical technique, it also discusses basic principles, etiology of abdominal defects, organizations strategies and outcomes. A DVD with 3 operative videos complements the book.
The editors have put together an imminently helpful work which should prove invaluable for a broad range of surgical specialties. They are assisted by a multi-disciplinary group of leading experts and pioneers in surgery and plastic surgery.
The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on fundamentals with essential chapters devoted to abdominal wall anatomy, hernia defect classification, abdominal wound care and synthetic meshes, and tissue biologics for abdominal wall reconstruction. Parts II and III are devoted to various types of abdominal wall reconstruction as well as simple and complex hernia repair using synthetic meshes and biologics. Chapters within these sections are clinical and technique-oriented, with ample illustrations and photos depicting the different surgical approaches. A key chapter in this section focuses on "Anatomic Components Separation: Applications and Advances in Technique." This simple, reliable technique is one of the most exciting, recent advances in abdominal wall reconstruction. Another hot topic covered in depth in several comprehensive chapters is that of biologics in complex abdominal wall repair; these materials have revolutionized abdominal wall reconstruction. Critical chapters are included on the science behind biologics as well as specific techniques for using them. Other cutting-edge topics include: laparoscopic hernia repair and management of parastomal hernias, enterocutaneous fistulas, postoperative abdominal bulges (a common, challenging problem), and recurrent ventral abdominal hernias, to name a few. An exciting chapter on abdominal wall transplantation gives readers insight into promising new developments and what lies on the horizon in abdominal wall reconstruction.
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Management of Postoperative Abdominal Bulges
The Retro-Rectus Technique for Mesh Placement - Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery. Solving Complications and Avoiding Unfavorable Results. (2012; 1st Edition)Show details
Breast augmentation has been the most frequently performed surgery in the United States for a number of years, and it is also one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries internationally. When taking into account reconstruction after disease, this is an area of immense relevance to all plastic surgeons. This high-profile area can also have important implications for a patient's self-image and self-esteem. Management of both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the breast involves a myriad of options. Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery assists the plastic surgeon in navigating this unique terrain. Each chapter analyzes specific clinical issues that are frequently encountered in the plastic surgeon's practice, with the goal of providing clear and contemporary information detailing available aesthetic and reconstructive alternatives for surgery involving the breasts.
Key topics in the book include:
Preoperative considerations
Congenital breast anomalies
Reconstruction as part of cancer treatment
Breast reduction
Secondary procedures
Long-term results
Male breast surgery
Office procedural issues, such as billing and coding - Aesthetic Breast Surgery. Concepts & Techniques. (2010; 1st Edition)Show details
Filled with take-away messages and valuable insights, Aesthetic Breast Surgery by Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, MD, is a masterful text that you will refer to time and again. It presents a personal and time-proven approach to all forms of aesthetic breast surgery.
This book is a distillation of the author's extensive experience and provides her unique perspective on problem-solving and patient analysis. Dr. Hall-Findlay has spent years measuring and studying patient results to help other surgeons use "science" to improve the "art" of aesthetic breast surgery. She has developed an approach to analysis and surgery which is simple and consistent-with results that can be achieved by all surgeons.
Prepare Yourself for a Master Class in Aesthetic Breast Surgery
With personal insights and wisdom pervading every page, this book provides the reader with a master class in aesthetic breast surgery by one of the world's leading experts. Dr. Hall-Findlay is widely known for her popularization of the medial pedicle approach to vertical breast reduction and this is covered in depth. However, her accomplishments in breast surgery extend far beyond this technique. Her ongoing innovations continue to advance the field. In this semi-atlas work, she brings her considerable expertise to bear on the range of aesthetic breast surgery procedures as she describes her individual approach to patient evaluation, operative planning, clinical decision-making, and operative technique.
Comprehensive Coverage
Divided into nine comprehensive chapters, the book begins with key chapters on analysis, concepts, applied anatomy, and patient selection that lay the foundation for the technical descriptions that follow. These introductory chapters are not to be missed. They offer a unique approach to patient assessment and alert the reader to critical anatomic landmarks that strongly influence the success of operative procedures. Concepts such as the breast footprint (high-breasted and low-breasted patients) are examined to help readers understand the realistic possibilities for what can and cannot be achieved when planning breast surgery. The emphasis is on the decision-making process involved in choosing the right approach for each patient and then planning the procedure with these landmarks in mind.
The next seven chapters are devoted to operative technique. A consistent format is used in each chapter with detailed information on patient evaluation, planning, technique, revisions, complications, and outcomes. These pages are liberally illustrated with step-by-step descriptions depicting breast augmentation, vertical breast reduction with the medial pedicle, liposuction-only breast reduction, mastopexy, mastopexy/augmentation, and surgery for breast asymmetries. Information on avoidance and treatment of problems and complications is also highlighted throughout the book. Of particular note is the comprehensive information on nipple necrosis in the reduction chapter; this provides essential information to help surgeons who are faced with decreased blood supply to the nipple.
Beautifully Illustrated
Beautiful and dramatic color illustrations and numerous preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative images help the reader visualize the steps of each procedure and appreciate the excellent long-term results that can be achieved.
Unique Features
Throughout the technique chapters, artwork icons are paired with photographic images to better elucidate the surgical technique being described. Key points are highlighted, and a summary box outlining central issues concludes each chapter. Two DVDs contain operative video to complement the text.
- Aesthetic Medicine. Growing Your Practice. (2009; 1st Edition)Show details
The practice of medicine is big business—unique in its blend of medicine, service, and retail sales. In today's competitive aesthetic market, providers of services must master the basic elements of running a business as well as develop a sound business model, respond to the challenges of a clinical practice, and meet their goals for building a thriving practice with satisfied, loyal patients.
Whether you are starting an aesthetic practice or expanding your existing practice, you will find Marie Czenko Kuechel's book to be an indispensable resource that you refer to time and again!
Marie Czenko Kuechel is the founder and president of Czenko Kuechel Consulting, Ltd., a firm providing consulting services to the industry and practitioners of aesthetic medicine. She has served the specialties and board-certified providers of plastic surgery and dermatology in patient education, media, and practice development since 1992.
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Asians: Principles & Techniques (2015; 1st Edition)Show details
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Asians: Principles and Techniques offers a comprehensive guide to all aspects of cosmetic surgery in Asians, focusing on the differences in surgical techniques and general principles when treating these patients. With special emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and minimization of scars, the book features contributions from surgeons in Asian regions who share their signature procedures and describe the latest innovations.
The book is divided into ten parts. It begins with general principles and discusses the cultural and societal influence on Asian patients for cosmetic surgery as well as psychological and psychiatric considerations for Asian cosmetic patients. Next, the book covers facial rejuvenation with chapters on treatment for acne scars, laser skin resurfacing, fat grafting, and Botox. The book discusses the various approaches to face lift, including the classic face-lift and the short-scar method. A section on cosmetic surgery of the eyelid examines the special considerations in Asian eyelid surgery. It discusses upper and lower blepharoplasty, management of the sunken eyelid, and periorbital rejuvenation.
A section on rhinoplasty covers alloplastic implants, autologous cartilage grafts, and primary open and closed rhinoplasty. The book also discusses cosmetic surgery of the ear and of the facial skeleton. The next chapters cover breast augmentation with implants, focusing on the transaxillary approach as well as the inframammary approach. The contributors discuss augmentation with conventional fat grafting and cell-assisted lipotransfer. Also covered are mastopexy, breast reduction, and breast reconstruction with pedicled TRAM flap. The final chapters cover abdominoplasty, liposuction of the trunk, buttock augmentation, calf reduction, and other procedures such as hair transplantation, penile enhancement, correction of varicose veins with endovascular laser, and correction of osmidrosis.
Illustrated with over 2500 top-quality full-color drawings and photographs, and with three DVDs showcasing supplementary surgical techniques videos, this title is an absolutely indispensable resource for anyone involved in the aesthetic treatment of Asian patients.
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the East Asian Face (2016; 1st Edition)Show details
Written and edited by world-renowned aesthetic plastic surgeons, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the East Asian Face presents cutting-edge techniques for performing plastic surgery on East Asian patients. Dr. Jin, a well-regarded surgeon in Korea, has compiled an outstanding clinical reference covering the latest techniques used in plastic surgery of the East Asian face, including: rhinoplasty, Asian eyelid surgery, facial contouring, and aging face surgery. In addition, this book covers the rapidly changing non-surgical treatments of botulinum toxin, fillers, and lasers.
Only includes techniques that are proven to be safe and clinically effective
Covers all the major facial plastic surgery procedures performed on East Asian patients
More than 850 full-color intraoperative photos and high-quality illustrations demonstrate techniques and procedures described in the textThis book is an essential reference for aesthetic plastic surgeons and fellows interested in optimizing outcomes for their East Asian patients. It is filled with the insights, wisdom, and experience of leading experts in East Asian facial plastic surgery, and will surely be kept close at hand as a refresher, training guide, and atlas of facial plastic techniques.
- Aesthetic Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck (2016; 1st Edition)Show details
Aesthetic Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck presents the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques used in facial aesthetic rejuvenation. In the current environment of 'lunchtime facelifts' and 'light lifts' that often produce poor results, this book fulfills the need for a text that takes a careful, detailed approach to describing high-quality aesthetic facial rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Connell, the senior editor, is a recognized world expert on facial rejuvenation surgery, and his co-authors offer a wide range of perspectives and expertise in the specialty.
Written by experts from around the world, most fellowship trained by Dr. Connell
Presents techniques that provide long-lasting results and are proven to be safe
Enhanced with more than 650 full-color illustrations and photographsDuring his over 50 years in practice Dr. Bruce Connell has trained about 50 fellows and given international annual teaching programs. In addition, hundreds of surgeons have made a pilgrimage to watch him operate and learn from this master surgeon. This book is your opportunity to learn his concepts and techniques.
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- Aging Men's Health (2005; 1st Edition)
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