Acknowledgments The authors wish to acknowledge authors Daniel B. Brown and Daniel D. Picus for their contribution to this chapter in the second edition of this textbook. Clinical Relevance Gallstones affect more than 10% to 15% of the US population.…
Acknowledgments The authors wish to acknowledge authors Ali Albayati, Emily M. Tanski, and Emily J. Timmreck, who contributed to this chapter in the second edition. Although relatively uncommon, male varicocele often affects otherwise healthy men with symptoms such as pain…
The rich vascular supply of the pelvis not only supports the structures contained within it, including the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs, but also extends to the lower extremities. For a complete understanding of vascular anatomy as it pertains to…
Acknowledgments The authors wish to acknowledge the contributions of authors Morvarid Alaghmand, Ali Noor, Aaron Reposar, Rishabh Chaudhari, and Ramy Khalil, who contributed to this chapter in the second edition. Understanding the vascular anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, adrenals, and…