Description
Autopsy Pathology A Manual and Atlas, 3rd Edition
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A mainstay for pathology residents, Autopsy Pathology is designed with a uniquely combined manual and atlas format that presents today’s most complete coverage of performing, interpreting, and reporting post-mortem examinations. This lasting and useful medical reference book offers a practical, step-by-step approach to discussing not only the basics of the specialty, but the performance of specialized autopsy procedures as well.
- Material is divided into two sections for ease of use: a manual covering specific autopsy procedures, biosafety, generation of autopsy reports, preparation of death certificates, and other essential subjects; and an atlas, organized by organ system, which captures the appearance of the complete spectrum of autopsy findings.
- Covers forensic pathology in a chapter introducing the subspecialty.
- Offers expanded coverage of microscopic anatomy.
- Includes a chapter on performing special dissection procedures that may not be covered during a typical residency.
- Examines important techniques, such as autopsy photography and radiology, microscopic examination, supplemental laboratory studies, and other investigative approaches.
- Addresses the latest legal, social, and ethical issues relating to autopsies, as well as quality improvement and assurance.
- Presents more than 600 full-color photographs depicting common gross and microscopic autopsy findings for every part of the body.
- Correlates pathologic findings with their clinical causes to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
- Improved images in the Atlas section provide greater visual understanding.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Elsevier; 3 edition (October 12, 2015)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323287808
- ISBN-13: 978-0323287807
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