Umbilicus and umbilical cord / Mohamed Fahmy.
2018
QM543
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Title
Umbilicus and umbilical cord / Mohamed Fahmy.
ISBN
9783319623832 (electronic book)
3319623834 (electronic book)
9783319623825
3319623834 (electronic book)
9783319623825
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2018.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-62383-2 doi
Call Number
QM543
Dewey Decimal Classification
611/.013
Summary
This book discusses the importance of umbilical cord and umbilicus as a unique structure, in health and in different diseases. All congenital anomalies of the umbilical cord as well as acquired diseases are explained and discussed with illustrations and animations. Starting from complications during and after birth, the book then covers childhood and adolescent umbilical abnormalities. Conditions such as umbilical stump diseases and anomalies, gastroschisis, omphalocele and urachal anomalies are discussed and explained, highlighting recent advances in their management. Among the contents are also chapters offering a cultural and historical perspective to the topic. Written by a top pediatric surgeon this book brings decades of practical knowledge to readers, highlighting the importance of the umbilicus in development and childhood health.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Digital File Characteristics
text file PDF
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed February 19, 2018).
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783319623825
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