Anesthesia Key

Fig. 12.1 Topography and constrictions of the esophagus (F. Netter. Atlas of Human Anatomy. 4th Edition, Saunders Elsevier, 2006, Philadelphia, PA. page 233) The absence of a serosal layer in…

, Marco Lotti2  , Michele Pisano3 and Elia Poiasina4 (1) General Surgery I, Department of Emergency, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy (2) General Surgery 1 Unit, Centre for Mini-invasive Surgery, Ospedali Riuniti di…

Fig. 7.1 Setup of the operating table and the positioning of the patient The surgeon should be able to move to either side or between the legs as necessary or…

Fig. 24.1 Type of infective disease according to anatomical layer ): 1. Skin   2. Subcutaneous tissue   3. Muscles (separated from subcutaneous tissue by fascia or aponeurosis)   Three…

Fig. 13.1 Gastric body partition, gastrojejunostomy, and simple closure of the perforated peptic ulcer. A lateral duodenostomy may be added for bile drainage For gastric ulcers While benign gastric ulcers…

Fig. 9.1 Colonic bleeding in colonoscopy High-risk patients may be referred to appropriate institutes. Low-risk patients may be discharged earlier. Management Endoscopy can be used as a potential therapeutic tool…

Fig. 21.1 Key anatomy of the diaphragm. (a) Diaphragm viewed from the abdomen. Heavy dotted lines show the paths of phrenic nerves. Dark lines show potential incisions which can be…

Fig. 20.1 Mobilization of the distal pancreas and spleen 20.1.3 Maneuver 3: Pancreatic Head Divide the lateral peritoneal attachment of the second part of the duodenum and mobilize the entire…

Fig. 22.1 Common sites of ectopic pregnancy Symptoms and Signs The triad of amenorrhea, vaginal bleeding, and lower abdominal pain in sexually active women should raise the suspicion for an…

Fig. 8.1 Steps of midline xipho-pubic incision 1. Place a pad on each side of the planned incision.   2. Maintain equal traction on each side and use the scalpel…