The Illustrated Manual of Operative Surgery and Surgical Anatomy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162632056)

The Illustrated Manual of Operative Surgery and Surgical Anatomy by Claude Bernard is a comprehensive guide to surgical techniques and anatomical knowledge. This book is designed to provide surgeons with a detailed understanding of the human body and how to perform surgical procedures with precision and accuracy. It covers a wide range of topics including the anatomy of the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities. The book also includes detailed descriptions of surgical procedures such as amputations, hernia repairs, and thyroidectomies. The manual is illustrated with over 600 detailed drawings and diagrams, making it an invaluable resource for surgeons and medical students alike. The illustrations are accompanied by clear and concise explanations of each step of the surgical procedure, ensuring that readers have a thorough understanding of the techniques involved. In addition to its practical applications, The Illustrated Manual of Operative Surgery and Surgical Anatomy also provides a fascinating insight into the history of surgical techniques. The author, Claude Bernard, was a pioneering French surgeon who made significant contributions to the field of surgery in the 19th century. His work laid the foundations for modern surgical practice and his insights into the human body continue to inform surgical techniques to this day. Overall, The Illustrated Manual of Operative Surgery and Surgical Anatomy is an essential resource for anyone involved in surgical practice or medical education. Its clear and concise descriptions, combined with its detailed illustrations, make it an invaluable guide to surgical techniques and anatomical knowledge.1861. This is considered to be the most elaborately illustrated of surgical manuals published during the Civil War, containing 88 superb plates depicting operations and surgical instruments. This edition was edited with notes and additions and adapted to the use of American Medical Students by William H. Van Buren and Charles E. Issacs.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: Claude Bernard,Charles Huette
ISBN-10: 1162632054
ISBN-13: 9781162632056
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 752
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.80lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.50d