Surgery sourcebook basic consumer health information about common surgical techniques and procedures, including appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, cataract removal, cesarean section, coronary artery bypass, cosmetic surgery, dilation and curettage, gallbladder surgery, hemorrhoidectomy, hysterectomy, hernia repair, low back surgery, mastectomy, prostatectomy, tonsillectomy, and weight-loss (bariatric) surgery, along with facts about emergency surgery and critical care and tips on preparing for surgery, getting a second opinion, managing pain and surgical complications, and recovering from surgery, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for more information / edited by Amy L. Sutton.

"Provides basic consumer health information about common surgical procedures, potential risks and complications, pain control options, and recovery issues. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details

Online Access:	Access E-Book
Access Note:	Access to electronic resources restricted to Simmons University students, faculty and staff.
Corporate Author:	ProQuest (Firm)
Other Authors:	Sutton, Amy L.
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Detroit, Mich. : Omnigraphics, 2013.
Edition:	3rd ed.
Series:	Health reference series (Unnumbered)
Subjects:	Surgery > Popular works. Consumer education > Popular works. Electronic books.