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Vertigo is the feeling that everything around is moving or spinning and is usually caused by a problem with the balance mechanisms in the inner ear. It can also be caused by problems in certain parts of the brain or vision disorders.This concise handbook is a quick reference introducing the key concepts of vertigo. Beginning with an explanation of the key terms and the causes of dizziness, the following chapters discuss the examination, diagnosis and management of vestibular (parts of the inner ear and brain that process the sensory information involved with controlling balance and eye movements) disorders.An ancillary DVD of 27 videos demonstrates clinical neuro-otologic examination techniques and clinical findings.Key Features Concise introduction to key concepts of vertigo Explains key terms, causes, examination, diagnosis and management Includes DVD demonstrating clinical examination techniques and findings

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This book is a concise guide to gastrointestinal cancers, focussing specifically on endoscopic imaging and treatment. Each chapter discusses the different approaches for endoscopic diagnosis, looking at the etiology, epidemiology, endoscopic techniques and role of endoscopic interventions for all major types of gastrointestinal cancer.Written by a renowned author and editor team from the UK, Europe, USA and Asia this manual includes nearly 200 colour images and illustrations. Also included are two video DVDs of thirteen different endoscopic procedures. Key Features Concise guide to endoscopic imaging, diagnosis and treatment of major gastrointestinal cancers Renowned author and editor team from the UK, Europe, USA and Asia Nearly 200 colour images and illustrations Includes video DVDs of various endoscopic procedures

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This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of infertility. Beginning with an introduction to infertility and fertility testing, the following chapters discuss the causes and treatment of both male and female infertility, In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), guidelines for infertility treatments and birth defects. The final sections examine regulatory issues and social and emotional aspects of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Authored by renowned experts in the USA, this manual includes more than 200 colour images and illustrations.

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Hemicallotasis is a procedure where the bone (usually upper tibia) is cut through half its width and then the two parts are pulled apart using an external fixator frame. This stimulates new bone to fill the gap, which can be angled to change the forces, usually to avoid pressure on a surface damaged by arthritis. (www.kneeguru.co.uk). This manual is a step by step guide to the process of Hemicallotasis. Beginning with an introduction to the procedure, the following chapters discuss preoperative planning, fixator application and postoperative protocols. A DVD is included illustrating the parts of the fixator and the application technique, as well as an audio-visual presentation to assist practitioners in helping osteoarthritis patients understand their condition and the hemicallotasis procedure.

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Cervical disc herniations occur in the neck and are usually the result of a medical condition caused by trauma or disease. Symptoms can affect the back of the skull, the neck, shoulder girdle, scapula, shoulder, arm and hand. This book discusses the surgical management of a herniated cervical intervertebral disc. Beginning with an introduction to the clinical and applied anatomy of subaxial cervical spine, the following chapters examine surgical procedures for different spinal diseases and disorders. The final chapter describes the advantages and disadvantages of anterior and posterior surgical approaches. With contributions from recognised authors from Europe, the USA and Asia, this manual includes more than 250 colour images and illustrations.

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Hip Surgery: An Odyssey is a step by step journey through important technological developments in hip surgery. Based on the author's personal experiences, the book examines past and present procedures, their successes and complications. Enhanced by more than 600 well-illustrated images, this text discusses different types of hip surgery - reconstructive surgery, including total hip arthroplasty; specific pathological conditions, the fractured hip and annexures.

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ENT, Head and Neck Diseases Made Easy guides surgeons through various conditions and their treatment, with the help of preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative case records and findings. Presented in a step by step manner, an interactive DVD-ROM providing numerous radiological pictures assists understanding and learning.

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This manual is a comprehensive guide to surgery through the presentation of case studies. Divided into three sections – long cases, short cases and paediatric cases, each case begins with a description of the past, present and family history of the patient, followed by general and systemic examination, treatment, then a summary. Each case includes a common questions and answers section, as well as detailed images and illustrations.

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This highly illustrated second edition serves as a revision aid for postgraduate students, bringing them fully up to date with the latest trends in orthopaedics. Divided into two sections, the first part describes traumatic orthopaedics (fractures, dislocations etc) and the second part, non-traumatic orthopaedics (bone tumour, bone tuberculosis, arthritis, neuromuscular disorders etc). This edition includes a new chapter on prostheses, orthoses and physiotherapy, giving students an understanding of the essential features of rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Each chapter is full of illustrative diagrams and flowcharts, tables and useful mnemonics to assist learning. Key points Fully updated orthopaedics revision aid for postgraduate students Covers both traumatic and non-traumatic conditions and disorders Highly illustrated, more than 730 full colour diagrams, flowcharts, tables and mnemonics Includes new chapter on rehabilitation and physiotherapy

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- This thoroughly updated edition provides practical, reliable and easily understandable information for diagnosis and proper management of common surgical emergencies - A pocket reference book to guide the surgeons through every aspect of patient care who is brought in the emergency after injury for treatment of specific organs in intensive care and management of special situations - This portable quick-reference handbook gives practitioners a bedside refresher on every conceivable situation in the emergency surgery - The contributors present guidelines for assessing the injured and what care the injured person needs, helps in establishing priorities, allocating resources, and treatment without loss of vital time.

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- This masterful/work containing full-colour clinical photographs of the highest qualityexplain the oculoplastic surgery and with the rich illustrations display the wide field ofcasuistic, to provide the appropriate therapeutic procedures.- This atlas delivers the step-by-step visual guidance to help the building ophthalmologistsand practitioners to expand their repertoire of periorbital and facial surgery techniques.This marvelous works on oculoplasty is the outcome of digital archiving anddocumentation of over a decade.

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Written for postgraduate students in ophthalmology, this reference book discusses the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cornea. With the help of numerous illustrations and images, students and practitioners are shown how immediate treatment can help avoid long term damage to the cornea and resulting vision defects.

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Manual of Ovulation Induction and Ovarian Stimulation Protocols encompasses all aspects of ovulation induction and current stimulation protocols in detail. This detailed text provides the reader with a reliable overview of the principles involved and the management required for ovulation induction in the treatment of infertility. This book is comprised of 68 chapters which cover the tailoring of ovarian stimulation regimens to a patient’s medical history and previous response to treatment. Both the clinical and sonographic findings in evaluating ovulatory function and dysfunction are discussed in detail. Methods for monitoring folliculogenesis, which in turn allows the ART specialist to accurately predict the number, as well as the timing of the high quality of oocyte retrieval, are discussed in detail. The book features discussion on basic and clinical research evidence, which is accumulating to propose the future use of recombinant FSH and LH in order to achieve controlled ovarian stimulation. The inclusion of the most current research in this second edition makes Manual of Ovulation Induction and Ovarian Stimulation Protocols a valuable book for gynaecologists, infertility specialists, and healthcare professionals dealing with IVF. Key Points Includes current research and future implications 60+ full colour images and illustrations New edition. First published 2005

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The book has been written in a simple language and is very student friendly. University question papers, MCQs and a glossary of terms are included to help students in their comprehension. The book has lots of colour illustrations explaining the subject matter.

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