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The increasing prevalence of morbid obesity has led the World Health Organization to coin the descriptive term "globesity" to reflect the worldwide nature of the problem.

This encompassing volume gathers contributions by renowned experts in the field of pediatric urology to offer a systematic and complete review of the field.

This book describes the current applications of the robotic system in general surgery, focusing on the technical aspects of the procedures most commonly performed by this means.

This monograph summarizes state of the art knowledge regarding peritoneal surface malignancies, with in-depth description of treatment options and the results achieved to date. It explores the most challenging problems on the basis of the authors' very extensive clinical experience and examines the most relevant clinical trials.

Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms

This book describes those psychological features specifically characteristic of patients with congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood. Clinical Psychology and Congenital Heart Disease explains how psychology can contribute to healthcare treatment of patients with congenital heart disease and their families.

Based on collaboration between international experts in transgender health, this book is an essential guide for health care professionals, educators, students, patients and patients' families concerning the psychological, hormonal, surgical and social support of transgender individuals.

Endovascular Neurosurgery Through Clinical Cases

This assessment of the impact of Darwin's theory on a range of scientific fields covers everything from the history of science to language and philosophy. Within the scope of this coverage, fundamental biological concepts such as genetics are elaborated.

Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy is a multifaceted systemic disease with variable presentation and clinical picture. Specific topics such as leprosy and pregnancy, leprosy and HIV infection, epidemiology, and leprosy control will also be covered.

This book examines the spectrum of addictions-related problems across different cultures worldwide, highlighting differences and similarities between clinical practices based on neurobiological similarities, and epidemiological and socio-cultural differences.

This book covers MRI in bone marrow diseases, especially malignancies. Covers normal appearance, age-related and non-age-related changes, patterns of marrow involvement and differential diagnosis issues. Offers imaging algorithms based on pattern recognition.

This book covers a wide array of hematologic problems commonly encountered in the daily practice of critical care and emergency medicine.

Il volume raccoglie una selezione di problemi assegnati nei corsi di Meccanica Quantistica non relativistica previsti per la Laurea in Fisica presso l¿Università degli Studi di Parma. Gli oltre 300 problemi sono divisi in undici capitoli tematici, all¿interno dei quali è possibile individuare vari livelli di difficoltà, per studenti della Laurea Triennale, della Magistrale e del Dottorato di Ricerca. L¿attenzione nei confronti di una sua ampia funzione pedagogica ci ha portato a dividere il volume in tre parti, Problemi, Risposte/Suggerimenti e Soluzioni, per guidare lo studente verso un approccio autonomo e progressivo: risolvere il problema, controllare la risposta, consultare la soluzione. Le soluzioni sono sempre state oggetto di discussione in aula; contengono quindi anche le risposte ai dubbi e alle perplessità degli studenti e sono spesso più estese di quanto richiesto dalla semplice prova d¿esame. Si è aggiunta un¿ampia appendice teorica da utilizzare per consultazione e peromogeneizzare le notazioni, non certo per sostituire un buon testo organico.

Severe bleeding, dehiscence, perforation, anorectal stricture, fecal incontinence, and even caval vein thrombosis, fatal Fournier gangrene and pneumomediastinum may occur after anal surgery.

43rd International Diagnostic Course Davos - Course on Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Techniques - April 3 - 8, 2011, Davos, Switzerland. Satellite Courses: Nuclear Medicine "Diamond", Pediatric Radiology "Kangaroo" Pediatric Satellite Course "Kangaroo" April 2 - 3, 2011, Davos, Switzerland

Gene Therapy presents a comprehensive overview of the field, ranging from vector development and therapeutic gene selection to the results of the most recent clinical trials. Written in a clear, didactic style, the volume makes gene therapy methods easily accessible to readers.

The International Diagnostic Course in Davos (IDKD) offers a unique learning experience for imaging specialists in training as well as for experienced radi- logists and clinicians wishing to be updated on the current state of the art and the latest developments in the fields of imaging and image-guided interventions.

The advent of contrast-enhanced MRA in the early to mid 1990s revolutionized the clinical approach to vascular imaging: an accurate non-invasive imaging modality, not requiring ionizing radiation or potentially nephrotoxic iodinated contrast media, was able to compete with the more hazardous and invasive catheter angiography. Today, MRA is a safe, easy-to-perform procedure routinely used in most imaging centers, and the continued development of faster, more powerful magnets and more effective contrast agents is increasingly helping to overcome many of the early limitations of the technique. Subdivided into three sections (technique, indications and practical applications) and written by internationally renowned experts in the field, this volume stands out in the current literature on MRA by providing:- detailed information on sequence parameters for different magnets and vascular territories for the optimization of the MRA technique;- a broad overview of the principal indications for which contrast-enhanced MR angiography is ideally suited;- the typical MR imaging findings associated with various pathologies;- the appropriateness of contrast-enhanced MRA as compared with other modalities, such as CTA and CEUS;- the potential pitfalls and limitations of the technique in clinical routine.The volume will prove invaluable to radiologists and clinicians wishing to expand, improve, or consolidate their routine approach to vascular MR imaging.

Nowadays, there is tremendous interest in an integrated imaging approach to urogenital diseases. Over 1000 anatomical illustrations and images, with detailed captions, provide ample evidence of how imaging can guide the therapeutic decision-making process.

Peri- and postoperative managements as well as treatment of surgical infections and of pain, new and old artificial ventilation strategies are some of the most relevant topics the volume deal with in this new edition.

This atlas provides concise descriptions of the main normal and pathological ultrasound features of the cerebral venous circulation. It is designed as a practical tool that will assist neurosonologists and clinicians in their everyday practice.