Diseases of the Testis - Couverture souple

Christmas, Timothy J.; Dinneen, Michael D.; Lipshultz, Larry I.

 
9781899541461: Diseases of the Testis

Synopsis

Diseases affecting the testes ae diverse, distressing and yet often eminently treatable, especially if caught early. This handy guide gives a comprehensive account of existing knowledge on their diagnosis and management. Topics such as the possible increase in the incidence of testicular cancer and the fall in sperm counts are also covered.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A wide range of disorders can affect the testes, the scrotal skin and other scrotal contents and the increasing incidence of cryptorchidism , testicular cancer and male infertility in general, have fuelled interest in this area of medicine. Written by three leading experts, Fast Facts: Diseases of the Testis reviews current practice in the investigation, diagnosis and management of a wide range of testicular disorders and is an essential reference for family physicians, trainee urologists, genitourinary physicians and nurses. Offers concise yet comprehensive description of congenital conditions, acquired benign disorders, infections of the scrotal contents, and malignant diseases Reviews the causes, investigation and treatment of male infertility Structured, accessible text is complemented by superb clinical pictures, diagrams and tables Contents: Anatomy and physiology; Congenital anomalies; Infective conditions of the testicle; Acquired benign diseases; Tumours of the testis; Diseases of the scrotal skin; Male infertility; Future trends.

Biographie de l'auteur

Timothy J. Christmas Consultant Urological Surgeon Charing Cross and Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals London, UK Michael D. Dinneen Consultant Urological Surgeon Charing Cross and Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals London, UK Larry Lipshultz Professor of Urology Scott Department of Urology Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas, USA

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