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

Fred ; B. Robinson

9781331524083: Practical Intestinal Surgery, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1331524083 ISBN 13: 9781331524083

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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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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1331524083
ISBN 13: 9781331524083
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 225

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Fred; B. Robinson

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ISBN 10: 1331524083 ISBN 13: 9781331524083

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This surgical text from 1888 provides an in-depth exploration of bowel surgery, focusing on intestinal obstruction as the primary cause of death for one in every 350 individuals. The author, a leading figure in abdominal surgery, brings many years of experience and experimentation to bear on the subject. The book describes in detail the author's experiments on dogs to demonstrate the causes and effects of intestinal obstruction. These experiments highlight the role of reex irritation at the site of strangulation, which drives the cascade of destructive changes that lead to gangrene and infection. In addition to exploring the physiological processes underlying intestinal obstruction, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the surgical techniques and materials available at the time for addressing this condition. The author's innovative use of rawhide and rubber plates for intestinal anastomosis, along with his advocacy for clean surgical practices, reect the emerging understanding of surgical principles in the late 19th century. By dissecting and analyzing the complexities of intestinal obstruction, this book significantly advanced the field of abdominal surgery and laid the groundwork for future advancements in the treatment of this life-threatening condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331524083_0

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