A Handbook Of Surgical Pathology: For The Use Of Students In The Museum Of St. Bartholomew's Hospital (1878) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436731768)

A Handbook of Surgical Pathology: For the Use of Students in the Museum of St. Bartholomew's Hospital is a comprehensive guide to surgical pathology written by William Johnson Walsham and first published in 1878. The book is aimed at medical students and provides an overview of the principles and practices of surgical pathology, with a focus on the collections held at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London. The book is divided into two parts: the first covers general principles of pathology, including the nature and causes of disease, inflammation, tumors, and degeneration. The second part focuses on specific organs and systems, including the respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary systems, as well as the skin and bones. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the anatomy and pathology of the relevant structures, with numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid understanding.Throughout the book, Walsham emphasizes the importance of careful observation and accurate diagnosis, and provides practical advice on how to approach the examination of specimens in the laboratory. He also discusses the latest advances in surgical pathology, including the use of microscopy and other diagnostic tools.Overall, A Handbook of Surgical Pathology is an invaluable resource for medical students and anyone interested in the study of disease and pathology. Its clear and concise style, combined with its wealth of illustrations and practical advice, make it an essential reference for anyone working in the field of medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Johnson Walsham
ISBN-10: 1436731763
ISBN-13: 9781436731768
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 468
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.94d