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Gynecologic surgery and urology
Volume Nurntm
89 6
Book
It is apparent from the foregoing that among the operative methods described are those commonly used in this country. Unlike most European texts, the character and quality of the illustrations and the techniques and instruments depicted are such as to seem entirely familiar to an American reader. This is a superb book that should be in every surgical library. Mark The
M.
Ravitch
Cytologic Diagnosis of Cancer. R. h/l. Graham. Second edition. 387 pages, 342 illustrations. Philadelphia, 1963, W. B. Saunders Co. $14. This second edition of Dr. Graham’s book is much larger than the previous one. Individuals interested in cytology have waited a long time for this edition because of the great value of the first edition. Dr. Graham has made several changes in the second edition which add greatly to the value of the book. Several new topics are discussed, namely, the cytologic picture of dysplasia of the uterine cervix, the cytology of esophageal cancer, the cytology of needle aspirations of solid masses, and the cellular aberrations present in pernicious anemia. The chapters on histiocytes found in vaginal secretions and on adenocarcinoma of the uterine corpus have been completely rewritten in an &fort to bring these areas up to date and make them more understandable to a student of cytology. The chapter on postradiation smears is completely new and is a most valuable portion of the book because this is a difficult area of interpretation. The illustrations in this chapter and the descriptions by Dr. Graham are most adequate both for the negative and positive smears and should go a long way to remove some of the difficulties in this area for the student of cytology. There are, in addition, three new chapters on the confirmation of unsuspected positive reports, on the reporting of smears, and on the identification of cells. This last chapter is most informative and of particular value to the beginner in cytology. The format of this book is identical to that of the first edition, in which each chapter is adequately illustrated with photomicrographs coupled with drawings to emphasize the important features of the particular cells. In addithere are the same colored illustrations tion, which again point out the most significant
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features of the cells seen in the corresponding photomicrographs. The chapter on dysplasia of the uterine cervix and also the one on carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix are most valuable and informativrb for those interested in this aspect of cytology. Dr. Graham’s philosophy concerning these two lesions is very refreshing and, I believe, onta that will find ready acceptance by most cytologists. The text is more than adequately filled with characteristic illustrations of each particular cell and lesion under consideration. Although som,’ of the photomicrographs do not show some of the features which the author wishes to bring out, the accompanying diagrams do this most adequately. The bibliography at the end of the entirt. book is most adequate, although not completta. This second edition is a much more inclusivcs book of the entire science of cytology than tht, first edition, and as such, reflects the markrd advance that has taken place in this scirncc in the last 10 to 15 years. This book will not onl) find a ready audience for those beginning thtl study of cytology, but us a handy and valuahl~~ reference for the most Iaxperirncrd cytopathologist. .I. Edward Hall Gynecologic
Surgery and Urology. T. L. Ball. Second edition. 648 pages. St. Louis, 1963, The C. V. Mosby Co. $22.50. In the review of the first edition of this work, I believe we failed to give it the credit it dcserves. This is as fine an operative textbook in our specialty as exists. Daisy Stilwell’s drawings are beautifully and meticulously executed. Thcrt, is a judicious mixture of halftone and lint drawing, each employed where it will scrvc best. The author is at his best where his expcriencc and interest are greatest. The chapters dealing with vaginal repair and urinary incontinence are well worth perusal even by the cxpcrt. Although some of that techniques may seem over-complicated and laborious, there is a deal of hard common sense and a very apparent huge background of experience. This is not a textbook of gynecology nor does it pretend to be. It is a straightforward operativt, technique book with operations based on sound anatomic and physiologic principles. It is writtcsn who I hopr will forgivr by a nlaster surgeon, us for not saying as much the first time. I.ouis M. Hcllmtrn
89 6
Book
It is apparent from the foregoing that among the operative methods described are those commonly used in this country. Unlike most European texts, the character and quality of the illustrations and the techniques and instruments depicted are such as to seem entirely familiar to an American reader. This is a superb book that should be in every surgical library. Mark The
M.
Ravitch
Cytologic Diagnosis of Cancer. R. h/l. Graham. Second edition. 387 pages, 342 illustrations. Philadelphia, 1963, W. B. Saunders Co. $14. This second edition of Dr. Graham’s book is much larger than the previous one. Individuals interested in cytology have waited a long time for this edition because of the great value of the first edition. Dr. Graham has made several changes in the second edition which add greatly to the value of the book. Several new topics are discussed, namely, the cytologic picture of dysplasia of the uterine cervix, the cytology of esophageal cancer, the cytology of needle aspirations of solid masses, and the cellular aberrations present in pernicious anemia. The chapters on histiocytes found in vaginal secretions and on adenocarcinoma of the uterine corpus have been completely rewritten in an &fort to bring these areas up to date and make them more understandable to a student of cytology. The chapter on postradiation smears is completely new and is a most valuable portion of the book because this is a difficult area of interpretation. The illustrations in this chapter and the descriptions by Dr. Graham are most adequate both for the negative and positive smears and should go a long way to remove some of the difficulties in this area for the student of cytology. There are, in addition, three new chapters on the confirmation of unsuspected positive reports, on the reporting of smears, and on the identification of cells. This last chapter is most informative and of particular value to the beginner in cytology. The format of this book is identical to that of the first edition, in which each chapter is adequately illustrated with photomicrographs coupled with drawings to emphasize the important features of the particular cells. In addithere are the same colored illustrations tion, which again point out the most significant
reviews
833
features of the cells seen in the corresponding photomicrographs. The chapter on dysplasia of the uterine cervix and also the one on carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix are most valuable and informativrb for those interested in this aspect of cytology. Dr. Graham’s philosophy concerning these two lesions is very refreshing and, I believe, onta that will find ready acceptance by most cytologists. The text is more than adequately filled with characteristic illustrations of each particular cell and lesion under consideration. Although som,’ of the photomicrographs do not show some of the features which the author wishes to bring out, the accompanying diagrams do this most adequately. The bibliography at the end of the entirt. book is most adequate, although not completta. This second edition is a much more inclusivcs book of the entire science of cytology than tht, first edition, and as such, reflects the markrd advance that has taken place in this scirncc in the last 10 to 15 years. This book will not onl) find a ready audience for those beginning thtl study of cytology, but us a handy and valuahl~~ reference for the most Iaxperirncrd cytopathologist. .I. Edward Hall Gynecologic
Surgery and Urology. T. L. Ball. Second edition. 648 pages. St. Louis, 1963, The C. V. Mosby Co. $22.50. In the review of the first edition of this work, I believe we failed to give it the credit it dcserves. This is as fine an operative textbook in our specialty as exists. Daisy Stilwell’s drawings are beautifully and meticulously executed. Thcrt, is a judicious mixture of halftone and lint drawing, each employed where it will scrvc best. The author is at his best where his expcriencc and interest are greatest. The chapters dealing with vaginal repair and urinary incontinence are well worth perusal even by the cxpcrt. Although some of that techniques may seem over-complicated and laborious, there is a deal of hard common sense and a very apparent huge background of experience. This is not a textbook of gynecology nor does it pretend to be. It is a straightforward operativt, technique book with operations based on sound anatomic and physiologic principles. It is writtcsn who I hopr will forgivr by a nlaster surgeon, us for not saying as much the first time. I.ouis M. Hcllmtrn