Babcock W Wayne (13 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

4°, Halbleinen, foliert. Condition: Gut. 1331 S. 1141 Abb., 8 Bildtafeln Einband leicht berieben. Gelenk zw. Seiten 1330 u. 1331 gebrochen. Bindung intakt. Papier im Register stockfleckig, Schnitt angeschmutzt. Ansonsten innen sauber und frei von Anstreichungen. Buch ist in einem guten Zustand MIG-32-06C|V32 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2720.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. 2nd Edition. interior is very good with no markings, brown cloth binding worn, but whole and solid. 1032 illus. and 9 plates in color.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of disease prevention principles in practice. Infectious and non-infectious disease processes are described from historical, scientific, and clinical perspectives. In this book, the author discusses the evolution of our understanding of disease causation and the development of preventative measures. The author expounds on the critical importance of understanding disease etiology and disease factors in disease prevention. Topics covered include infectious disease transmission, disinfection, and immunization, as well as the role of personal hygiene and public health measures in preventing disease. The author's insights provide valuable context for current discussions and strategies for preventing disease. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Cover rubbed, interior fine.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Second Edition, First Printing. 1312 Pp. First Printing Of Second Edition, Revised And Enlarged, 1935 Date On Title And Copyright Pages. A Clean, Solid Example, Gilt Brilliant, Barest Trace Of Wear At Corners, Hinges Tight, No Names Or Marks, Near Fine And Scarce Thus. William Wayne Babcock (1872- 963) Was An American Physician And Scientist. In 1903 He Became Chair Of Surgery And The Head Of The Women's Clinic And The Surgical Clinic At Temple University. He Held This Position Until His Retirement In 1943. During His Medical Career, Babcock Published More Than 350 Scientific Publications. Among Other Things, Babcock Developed A Surgical Procedure For The Surgical Removal Of The Saphenous Veins Of The Legs In Cases Of Varicose Veins.] This Operation Was Carried Out Using A Probe That Is Inserted Into The Vein At The Ankle, Passed Through To The Groin And Then Pulled Out Of The Leg Again, With The Glans-Shaped Probe Taking The Vein Along With It. Babcock's Method Represented An Alternative To The Surgical Procedures Common At The Time, In Which The Entire Length Of The Leg Was Opened. Almost At The Same Time As Babcock, A Method Was Developed At The Johanniter Hospital In Stendal, Germany That Was Described By Gotthold Friedel In 1908, In Which A Circular Incision Over One And A Half Meters Long Was Intended To Destroy The Varix. This Became An Established Practice Of The Time. In German-Speaking Countries, The Chief Physician Of The Hamburg Harbor Hospital, Karl Lauenstein, First Introduced Babcock's Method At The Surgeons' Congress In Berlin In 1911. The Babcock Operation Was Slow To Gain Acceptance And Was Only Included In Surgical Textbooks Around 1930. The Babcock-Bacon Operation Aimed To Treat Rectal And Sigmoid Colon Cancer While Preserving The Anal Sphincters. Prior To This Technique, Radical Surgery Often Resulted In Permanent Colostomies, Significantly Impacting Patients' Quality Of Life. The Babcock-Bacon Operation Involved A Meticulous Dissection And Mobilization Of The Rectum And Colon, Allowing For Resection Of The Cancerous Tissue While Preserving The Sphincter Muscles And Blood Supply. This Innovative Approach Improved Both Oncological Outcomes And Patient Well-Being, And Remains A Cornerstone Of Colorectal Cancer Surgery Today. The "Soup Bone" Cranioplasty Technique, Named For Its Resemblance To The Shape Of A Marrow-Filled Bone, Addressed Skull Defects Resulting From Trauma Or Tumor Removal. Babcock Pioneered The Use Of Autologous Bone Grafts, Harvested From The Patient's Own Ribs, To Reconstruct The Missing Skull. The Curved Shape Of The Rib Provided A Natural Contour For The Cranial Vault, Offering Both Structural Support And Aesthetic Improvement. The "Soup Bone" Technique Marked A Significant Advancement In Cranioplasty, Offering A Safe And Effective Method For Skull Reconstruction With Minimal Donor Site Morbidity. Babcock Recognized The Role Of Nerve Entrapment And Inflammation In Contributing To Pain And Paralysis. He Developed A Technique For Dissecting And Separating Affected Nerves From Surrounding Tissues, Alleviating Pressure And Promoting Nerve Recovery. This "Nerve Disassociation" Approach Proved Effective In Treating Various Conditions, Including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, And Meralgia Paresthetica. Babcock's Technique Laid The Foundation For Modern Nerve Decompression Surgeries, Offering Relief To Patients Suffering From Chronic Pain And Sensory Disturbances. Babcock Invented The Babcock Forceps, The Babcock Probe, The Sump Drain, And The Lamp Chimney Sump Drain. 1032 Drawings and Photographs, and 8 Color Plates (illustrator).…

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Hardcover edition. (medical, medicine, surgery) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Brown cloth, rubbed and edgeworn, with fraying to spine foot and fore-edge corners. Spine square. Binding sound. Prior owner's name inked to front paste down, and another stamped to FFEP; business letter head adhered to RFEP. Interior else clean, page edges toned, text bright and unmarked. With 'Novocain' chapbook from the Winthrop Chemical Company stapled in at rear endsheet, with light edgewear, bright and unmarked.…

Library Bound. Condition: Fair. Third Edition. Library Bound Book In Brown Pressboard Pamphlet Binding. In Fair Condition. Slight Tide Marking On Back Cover Page, Otherwise Tight Clean Copy. Includes First And Second Place Essays On Preventive Medicine, Hosted By The Maltine Company In 1902. The First Essay, "The General Principles Of Preventive Medicine" By W. Wayne Babcock Was Republished From The Brooklyn Medical Journal, January-August 1903. Contents Include The Factors Of Disease, The Diffusion Of The Parasites Of Diseases And The Inhibition Of The Factors In Disease. 230 Pages. The Second Essay, "The Medical Inspection Of Schools: A Problem In Preventive Medicine" By Lewis S. Somers Was Reprinted From The Medical News, January 17Th And 24Th, 1903. 54 Pages. Also Included Are Ten Pages Of The Maltine Company Advertisements. This Book Is Part Of The Archibald Church Library Pamphlet Collection, Northwestern University Medical School. W. Wayne Babcock Was A Lecturer On Pathology And Bacteriology At Medico-Chirurgical College, Philadelphia, Pathologist At Kensington Hospital, And Assistant Pathologist At The Philadelphia Hospital. Size: 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. Former owner's name on the title page, else very nice, clean, and sound.; Has 69 illustrations. Great look at historical spinal anesthesia.; Large 8vo 9" - 10"; 409 pages.