9780282275167 - Die Pathologie des Sympathicus auf Physiologischer Grundlage (Classic Reprint) di Eulenburg, Albert (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book delves into the mechanisms of disorders that affect the nervous system called the cervical sympathetic chain, a group of nerves running along the neck. The author explores how these fascinating nerves innervate the head and face, and affect blood flow, temperature, and sensation. The text also discusses the division of these nerves into sympathetic and parasympathetic sub-types, each having distinct but complementary effects on various organs and structures, especially the heart, lungs, stomach, and sex organs. The author explores both the functional and dysfunctional aspects of the cervical sympathetic chain. While presenting cases of irritation and paralysis of the chain, the book also details a wide array of resulting medical conditions, including Horner's syndrome, which causes drooping eyelids and constriction of pupils, as well as paralysis of the ciliary muscle. The author further examines the role of the sympathetic chain in Raynaud's disease, a condition that causes numbness and pain in the fingers and toes, and in the development of facial asymmetry. Concluding with insights into the neural mechanisms underlying these conditions, this book offers a rich tapestry of clinical observations and experimental findings, providing a comprehensive overview of the role of the cervical sympathetic chain in both normal and pathological processes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.