History of the Pancreas Mysteries of a Hidden Organ

Name: History of the Pancreas Mysteries of a Hidden Organ
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ISBN: 9780306467424

ISBN-10: 0306467429

ISBN-13: 9780306467424

Edition: 2002

Authors: John M. Howard, Walter Hess

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Never before has such a history of the pancreas been presented. From antiquity until today, "rediscovery", translation and sequential presentation, in step with cultural changes in society, make this a unique contribution. Only from the perspective of the two octogenarian-authors could such a narrative have been produced. Discoveries resulting either from chance observation or careful scientific inquiry "come alive" as the authors present not only the people who made them but the setting in which they occurred. Key Features: *From the pre-Christian era of Asia Minor, to Greece, Rome, Europe and America, to the explosive progress in Japan, the dreams, near-misses and great discoveries have…

Book details

List price: $379.99
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 11/30/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 729
Size: 7.01" wide x 10.00" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 3.850
Language: English




The Early Surgeon-Anatomists



Physiology of the Exocrine Pancreas



The Endocrine Pancreas



Acute Pancreatitis



Chronic Pancreatitis, Including Pancreatic Lithiasis



Pancreatic Cysts, Pseudocysts, and Cystic Tumors



Trauma to the Pancreas



Congenital Anomalies



Tumors of the Ampulla of Vater and Pancreas (Non-Islet Cell)



Treatment of Pancreatic and Ampullary Cancer



Progress in the Diagnosis of Pancreatic Diseases



Transplantation of the Pancreas and Islet Cells



The Lessons of History and Their Application to the Future



Notes on the Development of Pancreatology: Progress In Communications and Related Professional Societies


Name Index


Subject Index