Embryology for Surgeons

Presents abnormal anatomy as it relates to embryological basis and development, with historical reviews accompanying each developmental anomaly. Topics new to this book include teratomas, conjoined twins, peritoneum and omentum, abdominal aorta, and intrauterine surgery.

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This book on the surgical literature contains information on all congenital anomalies of the GI tract, liver, spleen, pancreas, respiratory system, heart and great vessels, and the genitourinary systems, as well as associated anomalies and many associated syndromes. It is a unique compilation of the anatomy of the abnormal with regard to its embryological basis and development. A brief historical review accompanies each developmental anomaly, and was carefully selected based on accounts from the most recent literature. All surgeons who deal with congenital anomalies should be interested in this work. Features include: abnormal anatomy as it relates to embryological basis and development; historical reviews accompanying each developmental anomaly; an essential resource to help surgeons confronting congenital anomalies in children and adults; and new chapters in the book, covering such topics as teratomas, conjoined twins, peritoneum and omentum, abdominal aorta, and intrauterine surgery.