Mastering Surgical and Medical Tests: A Comprehensive Guide

When faced with medical issues, patients and caregivers must weigh the benefits and risks of surgical solutions. To make informed decisions, it’s essential to have access to reliable and up-to-date information on surgical procedures, medical tests, and related topics. The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests, 4th Edition, is a trusted resource that provides in-depth coverage of over 650 surgical procedures, medical tests, and related topics.

Comprehensive Coverage of Surgical and Medical Tests

This extensive encyclopedia covers all aspects of surgery and testing, including:

• Blast injury and its implications
• Choosing the right hospital for your needs
• Cytology and its role in diagnosis
• Dental X-rays and their importance
• Diabetes and surgery: what you need to know
• Face transplantation and its possibilities
• Genetic testing and its applications
• Surgery and the elderly: special considerations

Each entry is carefully structured to provide readers with a clear understanding of the surgical or medical procedure, including:

• Definition and purpose
• Demographic information and diagnosis
• Preparation and aftercare
• Risks, morbidity, and mortality rates
• Alternatives and questions to ask your doctor

Visual Aids and Additional Resources

The encyclopedia features:

• 300 full-color illustrations and photographs to aid understanding
• Bibliographies of further reading sources for in-depth research
• A comprehensive glossary of medical terminology
• Appendices listing top centers for specific surgical procedures and national organizations and support groups for patients
• A detailed index for quick reference

With its wealth of information and user-friendly format, The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests, 4th Edition, is an indispensable resource for patients, allied health care students, and medical professionals alike.

Key Features:

• 628 total entries, with 32 newly written and 292 updated
• 330 full-color photos, illustrations, graphs, and maps
• An appendix of nutrition and health organizations
• Questions to Ask Your Doctor sections for informed decision-making
• A general index of places, subjects, titles, and proper names mentioned within the text