Материал: Oxford American Handbook of Urology ( PDFDrive )

This material is not intended to be, and should not be considered, a substitute for medical or other professional advice. Treatment for the conditions described in this material is highly dependent on the individual circumstances. And, while this material is designed to offer accurate information with respect to the subject matter covered and to be current as of the time it was written, research and knowledge about medical and health issues is constantly evolving and dose schedules for medications are being revised continually, with new side effects recognized and accounted for regularly. Readers must therefore always check the product information and clinical procedures with the most up-to-date published product information and data sheets provided by the manufacturers and the most recent codes of conduct and safety regulation. Oxford University Press and the authors make no representations or warranties to readers, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this material, including without limitation that they make no representation or warranties as to the accuracy or efficacy of the drug dosages mentioned in the material. The authors and the publishers do not accept, and expressly disclaim, any responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk that may be claimed or incurred as a consequence of the use and/or application of any of the contents of this material.

This page intentionally left blank

vii

Preface

The goal of the Oxford American Handbook of Urology is to create a concise source of clinical information for medical students and physicians in training. This Handbook primarily presents the nonsurgical aspects of urolo- gy—the information needed for making a rapid diagnosis and determining the proper initial treatment course amid the confines of a busy clinical practice. It is meant to be a practical pocket reference, not an exhaustive treatise on urology.

As we witness the rapid pace of advancement in urological surgery, it becomes ever more difficult for any urologist to stay current in all areas of our specialty. The Handbook aims to provide the reader with an efficient information source that will be helpful in guiding effective management of our growing population of urological patients.

The book is written for our patients, with appreciation for the many mentors from whom we have learned, and for the many students and residents we have been fortunate to train. It is adapted for the American practice of urology from the Oxford Handbook of Urology, published in the UK, and we thank John Reynard, Simon Brewster, and Suzanne Biers for their fine book and the opportunity to “Americanize” it.

We dedicate this book to our colleague and friend, John P. Stein, M.D., whose untimely death has left a large void in our specialty. He was an accomplished clinician, researcher, and teacher who will be sorely missed.

David M. Albala, M.D.

Allen F. Morey, M.D.

Leonard G. Gomella, M.D.

This page intentionally left blank

Index 673