Surgery for Morbid Obesity by J.H. Linner (English) Paperback Book

Description: Surgery for Morbid Obesity by J.H. Linner, R.L. Drew, A. Hage The medical profession has long been aware of the discouraging intractability of morbid obesity to all forms of conservative management, and it is only recently that physicians have come to realize that surgery can provide very real palliation for the morbidly obese patient. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The surgical treatment of morbid obesity has undergone astonishing growth since its inception thirty years ago. The medical profession has long been aware of the discouraging intractability of morbid obesity to all forms of conservative management, and it is only recently that physicians have come to realize that surgery can provide very real palliation for the morbidly obese patient. Surgery does not attack the underlying etiology of morbid obesity, whatever it may be, but exerts its effect indirectly either by effecting a calorie loss through intestinal shunting, or by calorie deprivation through a radical reduction of gastric capacity. Acceptance of bariatric surgery as a legitimate therapeutic modality has met with considerable resistance by many physicians for two principal reasons. The first relates to the rather prevalent but unjustifiable attitude both within and without the medical profession that morbid obesity is an expression of slovenliness, the result of a character defect, or a defect of the will, and of an "easy way that those so atHicted should not be extended the benefit out," but should "shape up" by rigorous diet and exercise. The second more serious concern that has blunted enthusiasm for bariatric surgery has been the large number of late complications following jejunoileal bypass, and the high incidence of perioperative complications and revisional operations in some quarters following gastric reduction procedures. It is to these concerns that this book is addressed. Notes Springer Book Archives Table of Contents 1 Medical Aspects of Morbid Obesity.- 2 Psychiatric Considerations.- 3 Malabsorption Techniques.- Renal Complications Following Jejunoileal Bypass Charles L. Smith.- 4 Gastric Operations: General Principles.- 5 Gastric Operations: Specific Techniques.- 6 Gastric Operations: Postoperative Management and Complications.- 7 Revisional Surgery.- 8 Results of Gastric Reduction Surgery.- 9 Anesthesia for the Morbidly Obese Patient.- 10 Use of a Microcomputer for Data Management.- 11 Radiographic Examination of the Obese Patient.- 12 Body Contour Surgery Following Bypass Surgery.- Conclusion.- Appendices. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description The surgical treatment of morbid obesity has undergone astonishing growth since its inception thirty years ago. The medical profession has long been aware of the discouraging intractability of morbid obesity to all forms of conservative management, and it is only recently that physicians have come to realize that surgery can provide very real palliation for the morbidly obese patient. Surgery does not attack the underlying etiology of morbid obesity, whatever it may be, but exerts its effect indirectly either by effecting a calorie loss through intestinal shunting, or by calorie deprivation through a radical reduction of gastric capacity. Acceptance of bariatric surgery as a legitimate therapeutic modality has met with considerable resistance by many physicians for two principal reasons. The first relates to the rather prevalent but unjustifiable attitude both within and without the medical profession that morbid obesity is an expression of slovenliness, the result of a character defect, or a defect of the will, and of an "easy way that those so atHicted should not be extended the benefit out," but should "shape up" by rigorous diet and exercise. The second more serious concern that has blunted enthusiasm for bariatric surgery has been the large number of late complications following jejunoileal bypass, and the high incidence of perioperative complications and revisional operations in some quarters following gastric reduction procedures. It is to these concerns that this book is addressed. Details ISBN1461382475 Author A. Hage Short Title SURGERY FOR MORBID OBESITY SOF Language English Illustrator A. Hage ISBN-10 1461382475 ISBN-13 9781461382478 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-03-19 Pages 208 DEWEY 616.33 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Illustrations 208 p. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4613-8245-4 AU Release Date 2012-03-19 NZ Release Date 2012-03-19 US Release Date 2012-03-19 UK Release Date 2012-03-19 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984 Alternative 9780387908885 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137693566;

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