Umbilicus and Umbilical Cord
Umbilicus and Umbilical Cord

Author: Mohamed Fahmy

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-02-12

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 3319623834

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This book discusses the importance of umbilical cord and umbilicus as a unique structure, in health and in different diseases. All congenital anomalies of the umbilical cord as well as acquired diseases are explained and discussed with illustrations and animations. Starting from complications during and after birth, the book then covers childhood and adolescent umbilical abnormalities. Conditions such as umbilical stump diseases and anomalies, gastroschisis, omphalocele and urachal anomalies are discussed and explained, highlighting recent advances in their management. Among the contents are also chapters offering a cultural and historical perspective to the topic. Written by a top pediatric surgeon this book brings decades of practical knowledge to readers, highlighting the importance of the umbilicus in development and childhood health.

Guidelines for Perinatal Care
Guidelines for Perinatal Care

Author: American Academy of Pediatrics

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13:

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This guide has been developed jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is designed for use by all personnel involved in the care of pregnant women, their foetuses, and their neonates.

Atlas of Pediatric Surgery
Atlas of Pediatric Surgery

Author: Ahmed H. Al-Salem

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-01-02

Total Pages: 896

ISBN-13: 3030292118

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This book provides a practical guide to the congenital and acquired problems related to pediatric surgery and urology. A range of topics are covered, including; abdominal wall hernias, hemangioma and vascular malformations, gastrochesis, achalasia, congenital gastric outlet obstruction, renal and liver tumors, intestinal malrotation, and hydronephrosis. The book aims to be a quick reference text for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric surgery conditions and presents information relevant to general surgeons, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, and medical trainees.

Omphaloplasty
Omphaloplasty

Author: William L. Murillo

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-11-02

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 3319643134

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This book offers an essential guide to surgical approaches to the umbilicus. The navel is the only natural scar in the body, accepted for all human beings all over the world. Its absence or distortions can have negative psychological impacts, as it normally lends beauty and harmony to the otherwise unattractive abdomen. The aesthetic importance of the navel justifies the increasing amount of individuals undergoing abdominoplasty and omphaloplasty. However, these surgeries may lead to a series of complications or unintended aesthetic outcomes. Indeed, the postsurgical final aspect of the umbilicus is the main stigma and primary source of problems and complaints following abdominoplasty. In this book readers will find a complete surgical guide to the most important surgical approaches and strategies related to the navel, helping them to deliver a high standard of quality and patient-tailored surgical and aesthetic outcomes. Written by a renowned plastic surgeons with more than 20 years of experience, Omphaloplasty - A Surgical Guide of the Umbilicus offers readers an overview of general and innovative surgical techniques for the umbilicus, helping them to make the best choice when performing abdominoplasties.

Pearls and Tricks in Pediatric Surgery
Pearls and Tricks in Pediatric Surgery

Author: Martin Lacher

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-10-29

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 3030510670

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Providing core information on pediatric surgery, this book serves as a supplement to standard pediatric surgical textbooks. It offers pearls of wisdom that will help those who participate in pediatric surgical care, as well as to provide state-of-the-art insights based on physiological principles, literature reviews, and clinical experience. This book is an ideal tool to help readers prepare for questions they will be asked on ward rounds, in the OR, or in oral exams. The depth of exploration is intended for medical students, residents in pediatrics and pediatric surgery, pediatric surgical trainees, pediatric nurse practitioners, primary care pediatricians, and family practitioners.

Vascular Biology of the Placenta
Vascular Biology of the Placenta

Author: Yuping Wang

Publisher: Biota Publishing

Published: 2017-06-23

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1615047514

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The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, thereby allowing nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply. Proper vascular development in the placenta is fundamental to ensuring a healthy fetus and successful pregnancy. This book provides an up-to-date summary and synthesis of knowledge regarding placental vascular biology and discusses the relevance of this vascular bed to the functions of the human placenta.

Embryology, Anatomy, and Diseases of the Umbilicus
Embryology, Anatomy, and Diseases of the Umbilicus

Author: Thomas Stephen Cullen

Publisher:

Published: 1916

Total Pages: 716

ISBN-13:

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This work contains the first reference to what would become known as "Cullern's sign", dicoloration of the skin about the umbilicus, as a sign of ruptured ectopic gestation. Extraordinary illustrations by max Brodel, including a series of truly remarkable variations in belly buttons are also included.

Pathology of the Placenta
Pathology of the Placenta

Author: T. Yee Khong

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-12-24

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 3319972146

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This book provides a comprehensive resource on the pathology of the human singleton placenta. Agreed nomenclature, nosology, definitions and, where possible, thresholds for meaningful clinical corrections for lesions ideal for practical application in clinical practice are presented. Evidence is also featured on relevant potential clinical correlations to aid the reader in deciding upon the most appropriate management strategy. Areas of current uncertainty are also covered for potential future research. Pathology of the Placenta systematically describes placental pathology, and represents a valuable resource for practising and trainee pathologists, obstetricians, neonatologists and epidemiologists.