Urology at a Glance

ISBN-13: 9781118923641 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 112 str.

Hashim Hashim

Opis

Following the undergraduate curriculum set by the British Association of Urological Surgeons, Urology at a Glance offers practical advice on diagnosis and management of one of the most rapidly developing medical specialties. Building on basic science, the book provides an overview of clinical approaches to assist the medical student or junior doctor on rotation, as well as looking at practical procedures and specific details of the most commonly encountered urological disorders. Vibrantly illustrated and containing common clinical scenarios, Urology at a Glance provides all the information and latest guidelines needed for a medical student or junior doctor to excel in this field.

Spis treści

Contributors vii

Preface ix

About the companion website x

Part 1 Urological history, examination and investigations 1

1 Taking a urological history 2

2 Male genital examination 4

3 Female genital examination 6

4 Urological investigations 8

5 Abdominal pain 11

Part 2 Kidney and ureter 15

6 Urolithiasis 16

7 Renal failure 21

Part 3 Bladder 25

8 Lower urinary tract symptoms 26

9 Urinary tract infections 34

10 Urinary incontinence 40

11 Neuropathic bladder 44

Part 4 Andrology 47

12 Scrotal swelling and pain 48

13 Male infertility 52

14 Erectile dysfunction 54

Part 5 Urological cancers 57

15 Urological malignancies 58

16 Haematuria 68

Part 6 Paediatric urology 71

17 Common urological conditions in childhood 72

Part 7 Urological trauma 75

18 Urinary tract trauma including spinal cord injury 76

Part 8 Urological procedures and equipment 81

19 Urological procedures and equipment 82

Index 90

O autorze

Hashim Hashim is Consultant Urological Surgeon in Female, Functional and Reconstructive Urology and Director of the Urodynamic Unit, Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol

Prokar Dasgupta is Professor of Robotic Surgery and Urological Innovation Guy′s Hospital, King′s College London

Blurb

The market–leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students, and newly qualified practitioners for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations.

Each bite–sized chapter is covered in a double–page spread with clear, easy–to–follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text.

Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond.

Everything you need to know about Urology at a Glance!

Following the undergraduate curriculum set by the British Association of Urological Surgeons, Urology at a Glance offers practical advice on diagnosis and management of one of the most rapidly developing medical specialties.

Building on basic science, the book provides an overview of clinical approaches to assist the medical student or junior doctor on rotation, as well as looking at practical procedures and specific details of the most commonly encountered urological disorders.

Vibrantly illustrated and containing common clinical scenarios, Urology at a Glance provides all the information and latest guidelines needed for a medical student or junior doctor to excel in this field.

A companion website is available at www.ataglanceseries.com/urology featuring MCQs and case studies.