Leading expert physicians and investigators from around the world review the state-of-the-art in the management of squamous cell head and neck cancer, with emphasis on coordinating different treatment modalities. The authors address several surgical issues, including laser-based surgery, larynx preservation approaches, salvage surgery, and neck management after non-operative treatment. They also discuss definitive radiation for larynx cancer, brachytherapy, altered fractionation radiation, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and the importance of tumor hypoxia, as well as the role of chemotherapy in sequential, concurrent, and adjuvant multi-modality treatment schedules. Other topics of special interest include targeted and gene therapies, multimodality management of nasopharyngeal cancer, chemoprevention, toxicity modification, quality of life outcomes, symptom palliation, and epidemiology.

Genital prolapse, or pelvic organ prolapse, occurs when the structures of the pelvis protrude into the outside vaginal canal. Genital Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence is the first book of its kind dedicated specifically to genital prolapse and is filled with every different type of prolapse, including the bladder, uterus, rectum, and the mucosal fold containing the intestine. Covering all aspects of this defect while emphasizing the managed care of genital prolapse, this text also explores both surgical and non-surgical treatments, which include methods for the diagnosis and treatment of all abnormalities. This source examines:

The second edition of this text assembles significant ophthalmic advances and encompasses breakthroughs in gene therapy, ocular microdialysis, vitreous drug disposition modelling, and receptor/transporter targeted drug delivery.

Thoroughly revised and updates, this new edition of Ophthalmic Toxicology retains its uniqueness in covering all aspects of ophthalmic toxicology. With chapters from leading authorities incorporating the latest developments in the field, including a new chapter on the molecular basis of ophthalmic toxicity, this edition covers such topics as: *the history of ophthalmic toxicology *specific actions/affinities of ophthalmic poisons to various eye tissues and to animal species *research methods in vivo and in vitro *ophthalmic toxicities of representative chemicals via systemic and/or local delivery *medical treatment of chemical ocular injuries This one-of-a-kind reference on ophthalmic toxicology will be invaluable to all professionals in academia, industry, clinics, research laboratories, and government agencies.

Recent developments with novel systemic drugs, palliative surgical techniques and diagnostic imaging have given hope for the treatment of patients whose breast cancer has spread beyond its primary tumour. Written by a team from leading cancer centers in Europe, including the UK's Royal Marsden Hospital, the Handbook of Metastatic Breast Cancer, Second Edition provides advanced scientific information and guidance on clinical problems associated with metastatic breast cancer.

The first pocket-size resource to guide PA students through their surgery rotation.Prepare for and thrive during your clinical rotations with the quick-access pocket guide series, The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year. The Surgery edition of this 7-volume series delineates the exact duties required in this specialty. Written by an experienced PA educator, this guide details common surgical procedures you'll see, such as thyroidectomy, hernia repair, mastectomy, and appendectomy. It also provides important information on surgical emergencies, including gastrointestinal bleeding, perforated viscus, and limb ischemia. System-based chapters reviewing the presentation and management of common conditions that may require surgery are also included. Advice on taking good SOAP notes, guidance on how to prepare patients for surgery, and tips on surgical etiquette will help you excel during this intense rotation. Additional chapters on pre- and post-operative management of patients, sterile technique, and common wound closure methods will arm you with the knowledge you'll need to succeed. Key Features: Provides a pocket-size overview of the PA surgery rotation Describes common surgical procedures and emergencies Offers clinical pearls throughout Includes key abbreviations you'll need to decipher in documentation Reflects the 2019 NCCPA PANCE blueprint Includes two bonus digital chapters! Three guided case studies to reinforce clinical reasoning plus 25 rotation exam-style questions with remediating rationales Other books in this series: The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year: Family Medicine; Internal Medicine; Emergency Medicine; OB-GYN; Pediatrics; Behavioral Health

A detailed compilation of the latest research and recommendations for the diagnosis and assessment of esophageal disorders, this reference delves into a wide range of applications and technologies currently utilized in the field including radiology, endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasonography, manometry, ambulatory manometry, pH testing, catheter-free pH testing, bilitec monitoring, and impedance plethysmography.

In 50 Landmark Papers every Trauma Surgeon Should Know, editors Stephen Cohn and Ara Feinstein have compiled a selection of the most influential contributions to the specialty of trauma surgery. This book comprises 50 thought-provoking reviews of carefully selected papers and explains how trauma surgery practice has changed as a result of this research. The selection of key papers, the insights into the significance of each paper from trauma experts, and the opportunity to read the original authors' thoughts about their groundbreaking developments, make this a unique and fascinating resource. Of interest to surgical residents and trainees, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care fellows and all members of the Trauma team. This is both an informative and personal look at the foundation stones of modern Trauma care. Key Features Unique commentaries by original authors and experts Demonstrates how clinical practice has adapted following these landmark studies Specialty-defining papers are brought to life, and their impact assessed Shows how the insight and vision of individual surgeons propelled change

Kinematic MRI refers to imaging a joint through a range of motion to examine the interactions between the soft tissue and osseous anatomy that comprise the joint. Kinematic MRI techniques were developed because various pathologic conditions are dependent on the specific position of the joint or in response to loading or stress. Importantly, static-view MRI examinations often miss abnormal findings because the joint is not assessed through a range of motion. Accordingly, the functional information obtained using kinematic MRI frequently serves to identify the underlying abnormality or to supplement the information acquired with standard MR imaging techniques. Kinematic MRI of the Joints is the first textbook on this important, emerging clinical MRI application. For each joint, it presents pertinent functional anatomy, kinesiology, and clinical information; describes the kinematic MRI protocol and technique; explains the normal kinematics; and provides a thorough presentation of the pathokinematics. Multiple case examples illustrate the usefulness of kinematic MRI of the joints for diagnosis or elucidation of pathologic conditions. Each section of this book is co-authored by an leading musculoskeletal radiologist orthopedic surgeon as well as by an academic-based physical therapist/biomechanist.

This issue of Dental Clinics of North America focuses on Emerging Imaging Technologies in the Dento-Maxillofacial Region, and is edited by Drs. Rujuta Katkar and Hassem Geha. Articles will include: Digital Imaging, Image Processing and Analysis; Cone Beam Computed Tomography; 3D Volume Rendering, 3D Printing/ Additive Manufacturing; Computer-assisted (navigational) Surgery; Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT); Fluorescence and Near-Infrared Light Transillumination; Computed Tomography; Dental Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Ultrasound; Nuclear Medicine; and more!

This two part issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America is devoted to The Head and Neck Cancer Patient. Part II focuses on Treatment, and is edited by Drs. Zvonimir Milas and Thomas D. Schellenberger. Articles will include: Laryngeal Cancer; Oral Cavity Cancer; Radiation Oncology in Head and Neck Cancer: Current Standards and Future Changes; Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Head and Neck; Neck Dissection; Principles of immunotherapy of head and neck cancer; Osseous Reconstruction for Head and Neck Patients; Gene Therapy and the Future of Head and Neck Oncology; Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer: Multimodality Treatment; Salivary Gland Malignancies; Current Concepts in Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer; and more!

A concise, yet complete clinical reference on pediatric surgery in the engaging and highly practical question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series. In 80 chapters, the authors present authoritative, practical coverage that will appeal to pediatric and general surgeons as well as pediatricians and primary care physicians.Popular question-and-answer format serves as a quick reference for physicians and students. Authors are highly respected authorities in pediatric surgery.