Practical Intestinal Surgery, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Practical Intestinal Surgery, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Fred; B. Robinson
ISBN: 9780365431220

Fred ; B. Robinson

9780365431220: Practical Intestinal Surgery, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365431222 ISBN 13: 9780365431220

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Gastro-enterostomy and gun-shot wound guidance for the modern surgeon

This edition compiles detailed practical guidance from late 19th‑century intestinal surgery, focusing on creating artificial connections between stomach and intestine and on managing enteric injuries. It covers when gastro-enterostomy can replace pylorectomy, the use of plates and rings to build secure connections, and the value of rapid, damage‑limiting techniques in cancer and non‑malignant cases. The text also discusses diagnostic methods, including hydrogen gas testing, to identify perforations before surgery.

Readers gain a grounded view of procedures, anticipated outcomes, and the practical challenges surgeons faced when adopting new methods. The material blends description of techniques with observed results from animal experiments and clinical cases, highlighting how experience shapes success in complex abdominal operations.

What gastro-enterostomy is and why it can be a preferred option in pyloric obstruction and certain cancers
How plates, rings, and omentum grafts were used to create and reinforce connections between stomach and bowel
Practical notes on preparation, execution, and postoperative considerations drawn from experiments and cases
The role and limitations of hydrogen gas testing in diagnosing perforations and guiding treatment

Ideal for readers seeking historical and practical context in intestinal surgery, and for students or professionals building a foundation in operative decision‑making.

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