Cope's early diagnosis of the acute abdomen

Author/creator Silen, William, 1927-
Other author Cope, Zachary, 1881-1974.
Format Electronic
Edition22nd ed. / revised by William Silen.
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press,
Descriptionxiv, 299 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
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Portion of title Early diagnosis of the acute abdomen
Contents Principles of diagnosis in acute abdominal disease -- Method of diagnosis: the history -- Method of diagnosis: the examination of the patient -- Method of diagnosis: the grouping of symptoms and signs -- Laboratory and radiological tests -- Appendicitis -- The differential diagnosis of appendicitis -- Diverticulitis of the colon -- Perforation of a gastric or duodenal ulcer -- Acute pancreatitis -- Cholecystitis and othe causes of acute pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen -- Acute abdominal lesions arising in the left hypochondrium -- The colics -- Acute intestinal obstruction -- Intussusception and other causes of obstruction -- The early diagnosis of strangulated and obstructed hernias -- Acute abdominal symptoms due to vascular lesions -- Acute abdominal symptoms in women -- Early ectopic gestation -- Acute abdominal disease with genitourinary symptoms -- The diagnosis of acute peritonitis -- The early diagnosis of abdominal injuries -- The postoperative abdomen -- The acute abdomen in the tropics -- Diseases that may simulate the acute abdomen -- Acute abdominal pain in the immunocompromised patient -- Abdominal catastrophes when sensation is impaired.
General noteIncludes index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009013093
ISBN9780199730452 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0199730458 (pbk. : alk. paper)