Genetics for Surgeons

Surgeons need to know about genetics and how it interacts with modern surgical practice. Inherited diseases contribute to a substantial proportion of the surgical workload. Recognition of a positive history of disease in a family will allow genetic testing and precise diagnosis, leading to the abili...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Morrison, Patrick J. (-)
Otros Autores: Spence, Roy A.J, Hatchwell, Eli
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Remedica Medical Education and Publishing 2005.
Colección:REMEDICA Genetics S.
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Sumario:Surgeons need to know about genetics and how it interacts with modern surgical practice. Inherited diseases contribute to a substantial proportion of the surgical workload. Recognition of a positive history of disease in a family will allow genetic testing and precise diagnosis, leading to the ability to presymptomatically screen at-risk members of a family and allow screening and prevention strategies to be implemented.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (236 p.)
ISBN:9781905721214