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Anterior Segment Repair and Reconstruction:Techniques and Medico-Legal Issues
This manual provides a step-by-step guide to the recognition, repair and reconstruction of the damaged eye whether this damage is as a result of trauma or complicated primary surgery. A companion volume to Complications of Cataract Surgery, written by Noble and Simmons, it represents a unique synthesis of essential techniques and experience for all ophthalmic surgeons who need to manage the complications of the procedures that they perform.
| Author: |
Noble Simmons Chan |
| ISBN: |
0750645733 |
| Publisher: |
Butterworth Heinemann |
| Binding: |
Hardcover |
| Year Published: |
Jan 2002 |
| No. of Pages: |
192 |
| Illustrations: |
184 |
| Back Cover: |
This manual provides a step-by-step guide to the recognition, repair and reconstruction of the damaged eye whether this damage is a result of trauma or complicated primary surgery. A companion volume to Complications of Cataract Surgery, written by Noble and Simmons, it represents a unique synthesis of essential techniques and experience for all ophthalmic surgeons who need to manage the complications of the procedures that they perform.
As well as in-depth descriptions of techniques, there are numerous case examples, a wealth of clinical pearls and sound practical advice. Medico-legal issues, clinical decision making pathways and essential background knowledge are all covered fully.
* The first book of its kind, providing beautifully illustrated 'how to do it text', telling you what to do to restore sight to the severely damaged eye.
* It covers the principles and practice of anterior segment reconstruction including technique, postoperative management and clinical problems.
* Illustrations are used throughout including drawings and digitally-captured per-operative images to highlight the techniques and subtleties of surgery.
* The text is supported by clinical cases, surgical tips and practical procedures.
* Specialist cases concerning the paediatric eye and ocular surface reconstruction are cov ered, concluding with a chapte ron medico-legal issues.
Written in such a way as to be accessible for any surgeon, this practical manual is an essential purchase for all those in training, teaching or in practice.
Related Title: Complications of Cataract Surgery by Noble and Simmons 075064799X. |
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| Contents: |
* History of anterior segment reconstruction
* Pathological process
* Pre-operative assessment
* Surgical planning
* Principles of surgical reconstructive technique
* Post-operative management
* Application of techniques to clinical problems
* Reconstructing the paediatric eye
* The chemically injured eye
* Medico-legal aspects
* Appendices
* References
* Index |
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| About The Author: |
Bruce A. Noble BSC FRCS FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmologists, United Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Director of Anterior Segment Service, General Infirmary, Leeds; Senor Clinical Lecturer in Ophthalmology, Leeds University Department of Surgery, Leeds, UK
Ian G. Simmons BVSc MB ChB FRCS FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmologists, United Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Senior Clinical Lecturer in Ophthalmology, Leeds University Department of Surgery, Leeds, UK
Bernard Y. P. Chang BSC MB ChB FRCSEd FRCOphth
Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology, General Infirmary, Leeds, UK |
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