Farquharson's Textbook Of Operative General Surgery 9ed (hodder Arnold Publication)

First Published In 1954, Farquharson's Textbook Of Operative General Surgery Has Become Firmly Established As A Classic Textbook For Trainee Surgeons Throughout The World. Basic Surgical Techniques, Including The Reasons For Their Application, Are Discussed. General Surgical Operations Are Described And The Indications For Them Are Covered. Techniques Are Described In Sufficient Detail To Allow A Surgeon Who Has Limited Experience Of A Particular Operation To Proceed With Confidence And Safety. The Text Is Thus Also Valuable For Surgeons Practising In Smaller Hospitals Worldwide Where Specialised Advice May Not Otherwise Be Available. This Ninth Edition Has Been Fully Updated With Many Chapters Entirely Rewritten. New Contributing Authors In The Subspecialties Of General Surgery Bring Their Own Particular Expertise To The Book. Separate Surgical Specialties Such As Plastic, Orthopaedic And Urological Surgery Are Covered In Those Areas Where There Is Potential Overlap With General Surgery. Selected Operative Techniques In Cardiothoracic, Gynaecological And Neurosurgery Are Also Described As A General Surgeon Must Occasionally Operate In An Emergency In The Absence Of The Relevant Surgical Specialist. Advice From Surgeons Practising In Other Surgical Disciplines Has Been Extensively Utilised In These Sections. Key Features: Fully Revised Edition Of This Classic Text An Unrivalled Source Of Practical Advice And Information Covers All Operations Commonly Performed By The General Surgeon Practical Coverage Of Trauma And Emergencies In All Surgical Specialties Preserves The Readable And Accessible Style So Popular In Earlier Editions Illustrated Throughout With Over 650 High-quality Operative Line Illustrations And Photographs Combining The Extensive Experience Of Margaret Farquharson, Daughter Of The Original Author, And Brendan Moran, Both Practising General Surgeons At An Acknowledged Centre Of Teaching Excellence, The Ninth Edition Of Farquharsons Will Continue To Be An Essential Addition To The Bookshelves Of Trainee And Practising Surgeons Everywhere. Foreword to the Ninth Edition vii Preface to the Ninth Edition viii Acknowledgements ix Contributors xi Chapters Surgical anatomy 21 Treatment modalities in breast cancer 22 Surgery for carcinoma of the breast 23 Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery 25 Axillary surgery for cancer 26 Surgery of benign breast disease 29 Breast reduction and augmentation surgery 30 References 32 Axillary surgery of cancer 27 vacuum drain is recommended as haematoma formation under the flaps is a common complication. ## Breast augmentation This can be achieved by a silicone implant. The commonest approach is through an incision in the inframammary fold of the breast, where it will be least conspicuous. The implant is placed either deep to the pectoral fascia, or deep to the pectoralis muscle. Early complications include haematoma formation and infection. Complications can also occur years later. Capsular contracture around the implant is not uncommon with a worsening cosmetic result. Leakage of the silicone into the tissues may occur and implants may rupture. The safety of silicone gel implants has been extensively studied following major public concern. Several government-commissioned reports have affirmed that there is no association with connective tissue diseases or breast cancer. Exposure of the main vessels 89 Surgery of the pleural space and chest wall 128 Minimal access techniques in the chest 131 Surgical access to the chest 132 Surgery for chest trauma 134 Non-traumatic emergency and elective cardiothoracic surgery 138 Paediatric cardiothoracic surgery 139 References 140 1. Surgery of the skin and subcutaneous tissue 2. Surgery of the breast and axilla 3. Soft tissue surgery: muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves 4. Surgery of bone and amputations 5. Vascular surgical techniques: vascular access and trauma 6. Operative management of vascular disease 7. Cardiothoracic surgery for the general surgeon 8. Neurosurgery for the general surgeon 9. Surgery of the neck 10. Surgery of the face and jaws 11. Special considerations in abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery 12. Surgical access to the abdomen and surgery of the abdominal wall 13. General techniques in abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery 14. Emergency laparotomy 15. Surgery of intra-abdominal malignancy 16. Classic operations on the upper gastrointestinal tract 17. Operative management of upper gastrointestinal disease 18. Gallbladder and biliary surgery 19. Surgery of the pancreas, spleen and adrenal glands 20. Surgery of the liver 21. Classic operations on the small and large bowel 22. Operative management of small and large bowel disease 23. Surgery of the anus and perineum 24. Surgery of the groin and external genitalia 25. Urological surgery for the general surgeon 26. Gynaecological encounters in general surgery Appendix I Preoperative preparation Appendix II Intraoperative care Appendix III Postoperative care Techniques and options are described in sufficient detail to allow any surgeon who has limited experience of a particular procedure to proceed with confidence and safety. The text is thus also valuable for qualified surgeons practicing in smaller hospitals worldwide where specialized advice may not otherwise be available. This ninth edition has been fully updated, with many chapters entirely rewritten. New contributing authors bring their particular experience in sub-specialties such as vascular medicine, orthopaedics and trauma, all of which overlap with the work of the general surgeon