An Introduction to Dermatological Surgery

by Clifford M . Lawrence M D F R C P (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $23.25

  Dermatologists, general practitioners and dermatological surgery nurses are frequently involved in performing simple surgical procedures on the skin. With minimal equipment and patient discomfort, a wide range of skin lesions can be managed effectively and with good cosmetic results. This book provides a concise, and comprehensive guide to the techniques used in dermatological surgery, with the aim of developing skill and proficiency in this field. The book describes the principles, limitations and indications of basic techniques used in dermatological surgery. The introduction covers preoperative considerations, such as equipment, anaesthesia, patient assessment and haemostasis. The various different types of surgical procedure are then described with the aid of step-by-step colour photographs and line drawings. Postoperative complications, skin tumour management, the role of the dermatology nurse and the medicolegal aspects of skin surgery as performed by specialists and non specialists are also dealt with. Fully illustrated throughout with colour prints and line figures, this book will make a highly practical and useful reference to all clinicians undertaking minor skin surgery.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $12.49

  The Department of Health survey of GP surgery for 1991/2 showed that 48 per cent of claims made were for skin surgical procedures. GPs therefore need specialist advice on techniques and how to carry out these procedures. This volume divides each chapter along similar lines to that shown in the attached two examples which have been published in GP magazines. This means that each technique chapter would be divided into brief sections, including introduction, equipment, indications, technique and practice points. The procedures are illustrated in a step-by-step fashion using colour prints. Chapters in the introductory and post-operative sections are illustrated by colour slides and line drawings, as well as tables. Long tracts of text are avoided. Dermatologists, general practitioners and house officers are frequently involved in performing simple surgical procedures on the skin. With minimal equipment, a wide range of dermatological lesions can be managed effectively and with good cosmetic results. This is a comprehensive guide to the techniques used in dermatological surgery, with the aim of developing skill and proficiency in this area. Illustrated throughout, this book should be a practical and useful reference to all clinicians undertaking minor skin surgery.