000 01885nam a22002537a 4500
001 A. 2594
003 OSt
005 20240305193405.0
008 220428b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
020 _a0721670261
020 _a9780721670263
040 _cDLC
082 _a616.547 SCH
100 _a Richard K. Scher
_936259
245 _aNails
_b Therapy, Diagnosis, Surgery
250 _a 2nd Edition, illustrated
260 _aLondon
_bSaunders, 1997 Original from the University of Michigan Digitized
_c19 Aug 2008
300 _a 389 pages
520 _a33 leading specialists comprehensively explore human nails in health and disease, with an emphasis on the information that is most clinically useful to practitioners. They thoroughly detail diagnosis, therapy, and surgical management for a full spectrum of common and uncommon onychopathies. Discusses the structure, embryology, histology, and basic science of the nail. Describes how the nail can be useful in diagnosing systemic diseases, including AIDS (Ch. 13). Identifies the nail deformities associated with pediatric diseases. Explains how to perform nail biopsies, to more advanced surgical procedures, including the treatment and management of injuries, and benign and malignant tumours. Offers an array of full-colour illustrations, and references for further study. WHAT'S NEW: Features a new chapter (Ch.9) on the appropriate diagnosis and treatment options for fungus, written by Dr. Boni E. Elewski, a world renowned expert. Includes new chapters on podiatric and geriatric conditions. Contains useful appendices which include a concise overview of the best therapy for common conditions, and treatment for cosmetic-triggered disorders.
600 _x Medical / Dermatology
_926960
600 _x Medical › Dermatology
_927797
700 _aC. Ralph Daniel
_936260
942 _2ddc
_cBK
999 _c17493
_d17493