Cope's early diagnosis of the acute abdomen.

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Author / Creator:Silen, William, 1927-
Uniform title:Early diagnosis of the acute abdomen
Edition:17th ed. / revised by William Silen.
Imprint:New York : Oxford University Press, 1987.
Description:xii, 290 p., 14 p. of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/868059
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Other uniform titles:Cope, Zachary, 1881-1974. Early diagnosis of the acute abdomen
ISBN:0195042891 (pbk.)
0195042883 (hard)
Notes:Includes index.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The Principles of Diagnosis in Acute Abdominal Disease
  • 2. Method of Diagnosis: The History
  • 3. Method of Diagnosis: The Examination of the Patient
  • 4. Method of Diagnosis: The Grouping of Symptoms and Signs
  • 5. Laboratory and Radiologic Tests
  • 6. Appendicitis
  • 7. The Differential Diagnosis of Appendicitis
  • 8. Perforation of a Gastric or Duodenal Ulcer and Acute Pancreatitis
  • 9. Cholecystitis and Other Causes of Acute Pain in the Upper Right Quadrant of the Abdomen
  • 10. Acute Abdominal Lesions Arising in the Left Hypochondrium
  • 11. The Colics
  • 12. Acute Intestinal Obstruction
  • 13. Intussusception and Other Causes of Obstruction
  • 14. The Early Diagnosis of Strangulated and Obstructed Hernias
  • 15. Acute Abdominal Symptoms Due to Vascular Lesions
  • 16. Acute Abdominal Symptoms in Women
  • 17. Early Ectopic Gestation
  • 18. Acute Abdominal Disease with Genito-Urinary Symptoms
  • 19. The Diagnosis of Acute Peritonitis
  • 20. The Early Diagnosis of Abdominal Injuries
  • 21. The Postoperative Abdomen
  • 22. The Acute Abdomen in the Tropics
  • 23. Diseases Which May Simulate the Acute Abdomen