Clinical Atlas of Procedures in Ophthalmic and Oculofacial Surgery, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 9780195388619
ISBN-10: 0195388615
Copyright: 2012
Edition: 2nd
Editors: Albert, Daniel M., Lucarelli, Mark J.,
Doody's Expert Review    Score: 94
Reviewer: Christopher Chambers,  M.D.  (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description
This is a well-written and comprehensive surgical atlas for ophthalmic surgery.
Purpose
The purpose is to provide surgical photographs and descriptions to aid in surgical education and understanding. The authors have done an outstanding job putting together a comprehensive atlas.
Audience
This atlas will be useful for medical students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians to learn, review and perfect their surgical approach.
Features
It provides clear descriptions combined with outstanding intraoperative images of surgical techniques.
Assessment
This is an outstanding surgical atlas that stands strong with the finest books in its field.
Review Questionnaire
Range Question Score
1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10
1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10
1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5
1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5
1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5
1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5
1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5
1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5
1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5
1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5
1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 4
1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 2
1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 4
1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 5
1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10
1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A