The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Written especially for patients and allied healthcare students by experts in the field, this comprehensive encyclopedia of surgery provides an in‐depth coverage of 265 surgeries. The aim is to provide enough information for readers who wish to be knowledgeable consumers without being overwhelmed.

The collection has 465 entries (of which 265 are for the specific surgeries). Most entries include step‐by‐step illustrations that were especially created for this title to enhance a layperson's understanding of each surgical procedure. Sidebars provide information on the procedure's purpose and demographics, information about diagnosis and preparation, who performs the surgery and where, aftercare, risks, normal...