A System of Practical Surgery, Vol. 2: Surgery of the Neck, Thorax and Spinal Column (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ernst Von Bergmann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026589218X ISBN 13: 9780265892183

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A classic surgical reference that illuminates neck malformations, from origins to practical treatment insights.

Drawing on historical and clinical observations, this volume outlines how surgeons understand and manage conditions of the neck. It covers embryological development, how fistulae arise, and the anatomical relationships that guide diagnosis and operative planning. The text emphasizes careful examination, histology, and the way the tract travels near vital vessels and nerves, helping readers grasp both anatomy and practical approaches to care.

You'll encounter scope notes on several neck conditions, including fistula formation, the classification of fistulae, and the clues used to distinguish origins. The material emphasizes how external openings relate to internal pathways, how epithelial lining supports diagnosis, and how the tract’s course informs surgical decisions. These discussions provide a foundation for understanding complex neck malformations in a historical surgical context.

• Origins of neck fistulae: second branchial cleft versus ductus thyroglossus, and how they differ anatomically
• Diagnostic cues: external and internal openings, probing, and microscopic epithelium to determine origin
• Course and relationships: how a fistula traverses neck structures and its proximity to major vessels and nerves
• Clinical presentation and variability: congenital onset, unilateral vs. bilateral cases, and common symptoms

Ideal for readers of classic surgical texts who seek clear, practical explanations of neck malformations and their historical treatment approaches.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026589218X
• ISBN 13: 9780265892183
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 864