Isbn: 9783642537080 - palliative surgery (5 risultati)

Condizione: New. pp. xiii + 304.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Palliative surgery can greatly contribute to improving symptom control and quality of life for terminal cancer patients. Owing to the advanced stage of the disease, however, this type of surgery is also associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is therefore important for surgeons to have a sound understanding of the medical and scientific background underlying treatment decisions in palliative surgery, a foundation that this book provides. The opening chapters examine the relationship between palliative medicine and palliative surgery and address general issues including pain management and anesthesiological considerations. The role of palliative surgery in a wide range of disease settings is then thoroughly explored, including detailed information on surgical techniques and their indications and outcomes. This book will be an invaluable resource for all who wish to learn more about the emerging role of palliative surgery. The opening chapters examine the relationship between palliative medicine and palliative surgery and address general issues including pain management and anesthesiological considerations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New. pp. xiii + 304 59 Illus. (28 Col.).

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 304 pages. 10.25x7.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Covers an important new field in surgeryProvides a sound understanding of the medical and scientific background underlying treatment decisions in palliative surgeryExamines the role of palliative surgery in a wide range of disease settings.…