Ileus (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Murphy, John Benjamin

 
9780260166296: Ileus (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Inside surgical practice: learn how doctors diagnose and treat ileus and peritonitis This book presents practical discussions from operations dating back to the late 1800s, focusing on why the bowel may fail to return to its place and how surgeons decide when to intervene. It explains patterns of symptoms, physical findings, and the reasoning behind early laparotomy to prevent spread of infection and improve outcomes. The text uses real case examples to show how diagnosis and treatment evolved in challenging situations.

- Grasp how different forms of ileus present, from local inflammation to general peritonitis, and what signs guide treatment.
- Learn the role of percussion, tenderness, and the absence or presence of peristalsis in forming a diagnosis.
- See how surgical decisions are made, including when immediate operation can change a patient’s course.
- Understand the practical steps of operative care and postoperative management as illustrated by historical cases.

Ideal for readers of medical history and practicing surgeons seeking a window into early, evidence-based surgical reasoning.

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9780331141412: Ileus (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0331141418 ISBN 13 :  9780331141412
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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