The Spleen : Anatomy, Physiology and Diseases / / Ahmed H. Al-Salem

• Autore: Al-Salem Ahmed H.
• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer, , [2023]; ©2023
• Edizione: First edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (404 pages)
• Disciplina: 910.02
• Soggetto topico: Gastroenterology
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1: Introduction and History -- Further Reading -- 2: Embryology and Anatomy -- Further Reading -- 3: Pathophysiology and Functions of the Spleen -- Further Reading -- 4: Splenomegaly -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Pathophysiology and Etiology of Splenomegaly -- 4.3 Diagnosis -- 4.4 Massive Splenomegaly -- 4.5 Treatment of Splenomegaly -- Further Reading -- 5: Splenic Rupture -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Etiology -- 5.3 Classification -- 5.4 Presentation -- 5.5 Investigations -- 5.6 Staging and Grades -- 5.7 Management -- Further Reading -- 6: Splenosis -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Clinical Features -- 6.3 Radiological Features -- 6.4 Treatment -- Further Reading -- 7: Accessory Spleen -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Embryology and Anatomy -- 7.3 Sites of Accessory Spleens -- 7.4 Clinical Features -- 7.5 Investigations -- 7.6 Treatment -- Further Reading -- 8: Asplenia (Congenital Absence of the Spleen) -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Etiology -- 8.3 Pathophysiology -- 8.4 Clinical Features -- 8.5 Investigations -- 8.6 Treatment -- 8.7 Antibiotic Prophylaxis -- 8.8 Immunization -- 8.9 Complications -- 8.10 Prognosis -- Further Reading -- 9: Polysplenia -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Polysplenia -- 9.3 Heterotaxia syndrome (Figs. 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4) -- 9.4 Associated Anomalies -- 9.5 Diagnosis -- 9.6 Treatment -- Further Reading -- 10: Hepatolienal Fusion -- Further Reading -- 11: Spleno-gonadal Fusion -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Associated Anomalies -- 11.3 Etiology and Embryology -- 11.4 Classification -- 11.5 Clinical Features -- 11.6 Investigations -- 11.7 Treatment -- Further Reading -- 12: Splenorenal Fusion -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Embryology -- 12.3 Clinical Features -- 12.4 Investigations and Treatment -- Further Reading -- 13: Wandering Spleen. ; 13.1 History and Introduction -- 13.2 Etiology -- 13.3 Clinical Features -- 13.4 Investigations -- 13.5 Treatment -- Further Reading -- 14: Splenopancreatic Fusion -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Embryology -- 14.3 Clinical Features and Diagnosis -- Further Reading -- 15: Splenic Cysts -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Classification and Etiology -- 15.3 Clinical Features -- 15.4 Investigations -- 15.5 Management -- Further Reading -- 16: Splenic Abscess -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Etiology and Pathophysiology -- 16.3 Clinical Features -- 16.4 Investigations -- 16.5 Management -- Further Reading -- 17: Splenic Infarction -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Anatomy -- 17.3 Pathophysiology -- 17.4 Etiology -- 17.5 Clinical Features -- 17.6 Investigations -- 17.7 Management -- Further Reading -- 18: Congestive Splenomegaly -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Causes of Splenomegaly -- 18.3 Pathophysiology and Etiology -- 18.4 Clinic Features -- 18.5 Diagnosis, Management and Prognosis -- Further Reading -- 19: Splenectomy and Immunizations -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Indications and Contraindications for Splenectomy -- 19.3 Open Splenectomy -- 19.4 Laparoscopic Splenectomy -- 19.5 Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Splenectomy -- 19.6 Complications of Splenectomy -- 19.7 Immunization and Post Splenectomy Sepsis -- 19.8 Prevention of Post Splenectomy Sepsis -- Further Reading -- 20: Partial Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Partial Splenectomy Procedure -- Further Reading -- 21: The Spleen and Sickle Cell Anemia -- 21.1 History and Introduction -- 21.2 Functions of the Spleen -- 21.3 Splenic Sequestration Crisis -- 21.4 Post-Splenectomy Complications -- 21.5 Immunizations and Splenectomy (Table 21.1) -- 21.6 Hypersplenism -- 21.7 Splenic Abscess and Sickle Cell Anemia -- 21.8 Massive Splenic Infarction. ; 21.9 Partial Splenectomy -- 21.10 Laparoscopic Splenectomy -- 21.11 Perioperative Management of Children with SCA -- 21.12 Overwhelming Post-splenectomy Infection (OPSI) -- Further Reading -- 22: Primary Tumors of the Spleen -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Clinical Features -- 22.3 Classification -- 22.4 Splenic Hemangioma -- 22.5 Lymphangioma -- 22.6 Angiosarcoma -- 22.7 Littoral Cell Angioma -- 22.8 Hemangioendothelioma -- 22.9 Lymphomas -- 22.10 Hodgkin's Lymphoma -- 22.11 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma -- 22.12 Non-lymphoid Tumors -- 22.13 Metastatic Tumors to the Spleen -- 22.14 Non-neoplastic Splenic Lesions Mimicking Splenic Neoplasms -- Further Reading -- 23: Splenic Artery Aneurysm -- 23.1 Introduction -- 23.2 Etiology -- 23.3 Clinical Features -- 23.4 Investigations -- 23.5 Treatment -- Further Reading.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book is about the spleen, a mysterious organ, covering all aspects of its anatomy, physiology, and medical and surgical conditions affecting the spleen. It covers the most areas critical for decision making such as patient's presentation, diagnosis, and management. This book considers the recent developments in diagnosing and treating medical and surgical conditions affecting the spleen, including minimally invasive surgery. It is a quick reference book, well-illustrated, and easy to read and understand. This book should be helpful to medical consultants, surgeons, hematologists, and pediatric surgeons. It also benefits specialists, fellows, medical students, and nurses. The illustrations in this book are clear and include clinical, radiological, operative, pathological, and diagrammatic pictures. These illustrations are detailed, making them easy to grasp and understand.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Spleen
• ISBN: 981-9961-91-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910799231103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II