Handbook of Postoperative Complications

Name: Handbook of Postoperative Complications
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ISBN: 9780192630704

ISBN-10: 0192630709

ISBN-13: 9780192630704

Edition: 2003

Authors: David J. Leaper, Anthony L. G. Peel

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The Handbook of Postoperative Complications focuses on the complications that can arise after surgical procedures. Complications are clearly important and are increasingly used as measurable, clinical performance indicators. The consequences of postoperative complications can include the inconvenience to the patient, their relatives, work and lifestyle, complaints and litigation against the medical staff, and increased periods of hospitalisation, with the associated cost implications. The Handbook is divided into two sections. The first covers general complications such as pressure sores, complications of fluid balance and problems related to anaesthesia. Section two focuses in on the…

Book details

List price: $77.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/26/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 542
Size: 3.82" wide x 7.17" long x 0.97" tall
Weight: 0.726







General Complications



Infective complications of surgery in general



Venous thromboembolism



Cardiovascular complications after surgery in general



Complications of fluid and electrolyte balance in surgical patients



Complications of nutrition



Complications of blood transfusion and coagulation



Pressure sores: causes and potential complications



Complications after drugs used perioperatively or in surgical intervention



Neurological complications after surgery in general



Postoperative complications related to anaesthesia and intensive care



Complications after specific types of surgery



Complications of gastrointestinal surgery



Complications of peripheral vascular surgery



Complications after cardiopulmonary surgery



Complications of thoracic outlet decompression and transthoracic endoscopic sympathectomy



Complications of interventional vascular radiology



Complications of varicose vein surgery



Complications of orthopaedic surgery



Complications of amputation



Postoperative complications in urology



Complications after head and neck surgery



Complications after breast surgery



Complications of plastic surgery



Wound complications (after laparotomy and surgery in general)



Complications of neurosurgery and spinal surgery



Complications after gynaecological surgery



Medicolegal aspects of postoperative complications