Autopsy Pathology - A Manual and Atlas
Description
This new resource presents today's most complete guidance on performing, interpreting, and reporting post-mortem examinations. The first section is a manual covering specific autopsy procedures, biosafety, generation of autopsy reports, preparation of death certificates, and other essential subjects. The second section is an atlas, organized by organ system that captures the appearance of the complete spectrum of autopsy findings.
Key Features
• Focuses on hospital autopsy, while also providing a brief introduction to forensic autopsy.
• Examines autopsy photography and radiology, microscopic examination, supplemental laboratory studies, and other investigative approaches.
• Includes a chapter on performing special dissection procedures that are usually not covered during a typical residency.
• Addresses legal, social, and ethical issues as well as quality improvement and quality assurance.
• Presents over 395 photographs—200 in full color—depicting common gross and microscopic autopsy findings for every part of the body.
• Correlates pathologic findings with their clinical causes.
| Author: |
Drs Walter E. Finkbeiner, Richard L. Davis and Philip C. Ursell |
| ISBN: |
0443076766 |
| Publisher: |
Churchill Livingstone |
| Binding: |
Hardcover |
| No. of Pages: |
424 |
| Illustrations: |
400 |
| Contents: |
| Chapter 1 The Autopsy: Past and Present • Chapter 2 Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues • Chapter 3 Autopsy Biosafety • Chapter 4 Basic Postmortem Examination • Chapter 5 Postmortem Examination of Fetuses and Infants Chapter 6 Special Dissection Procedures • Chapter 7 Autopsy Photography and Radiology • Chapter 8 Microscopic Examination • Chapter 9 Supplemental Laboratory Studies • Chapter 10 The Autopsy Report • Chapter 11 Postmortem Examination in Cases of Sudden Death Due to Natural Causes • Chapter 12 Death Certification • Chapter 13 Medical Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance of the Autopsy • Chapter 14 Atlas of Autopsy Pathology - External Findings - Pericardial, Pleural, and Peritoneal Cavitites - Cardiovascular System - Respiratory System - Gastrointestinal System - Hepatobiliary System - Pancreas - Urinary Tract System - Reproductive System (Male) - Reproductive System (Female) - Endocrine System - Lymphoreticular System - Musculoskeletal System - Central Nervous System - Pediatric Pathology - |
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