Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of TCM in Surgical Specialties: 2nd Edition

Author: Lin Yi
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Since its publication in 2000, the "Specialization and Specific Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Series" has been well-received by the broad community of TCM practitioners. To keep pace with the times and fully reflect the latest advancements in the development of TCM specialization and specific disease programs, the series has recently undergone a comprehensive revision, comprising a total of 16 volumes, with this book being one of them. This book selects 16 surgical diseases where TCM treatment demonstrates significant advantages. Based on the first edition and incorporating the latest developments in TCM clinical practice, each disease is elaborated on in detail from 14 aspects, striving to highlight originality, systematicity, and practicality. The "Diagnosis" section reflects the most recent diagnostic criteria both domestically and internationally. The "Treatment" section explains the principles and methods of both TCM and Western medicine, with distinctive TCM characteristics and precise Western medical content. The "Difficulties and Solutions" section provides an in-depth discussion on the challenges faced by clinicians in diagnosis and treatment, offering corresponding strategies based on the authors' clinical insights, making it highly valuable for reference. The "Experience and Insights" section comprehensively reflects the clinical expertise of the experts, presenting profound and original perspectives. The "Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Approach" is a new addition to the second edition. During the discussion, it closely focuses on clinical practice, proposing entry points for integrated Chinese and Western medicine, which holds certain guiding significance for improving therapeutic efficacy. It also contributes to advancing the theoretical and practical development of integrated Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of specific surgical diseases. This book serves as an excellent reference for clinical and research workers in TCM and integrated Chinese and Western medicine surgery, as well as a supplementary reading material for cultivating surgical technical talents.