Urology for Primary Care Physicians

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Unyime O. Nseyo, Edward Weinman, Donald L. Lamm
W.B. Saunders, 1999 - Medical - 399 pages
This practical new resource helps primary care physicians care manage patients with a broad range of urologic problems. 30 respected urologists offer clear and concise guidance on pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnosis, management, indications for referral, and more.
  • Examines the problems most commonly encountered in the office, clinic, and emergency departmentincluding hematuria, urinary calculus disease, genital skin lesions, and urologic emergencies.
  • Features separate chapters on anatomy, physical examination, laboratory investigations, and imaging principles.
  • Explores disorders of both adults and children.
  • Depicts important aspects of diagnosis and treatment with more than 110 illustrations.
  • Makes reference easy with a problem-oriented approach and systematically organized chapters.
  • Highlights vital information with take home messages, charts and tables, and promptings for urologic consultation.
  • Focuses on appropriate and cost-effective approaches to each
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    Contents

    Anatomic Basis of Common
    4
    Systematic Approach
    15
    Laboratory Investigations
    26
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