Blood supply and anatomy of the upper abdominal organs, with a descriptive atlas

The aim of this volume is to give the surgeon an account of the anatomy and embryology of the upper abdominal organs. As the author states, "Items have been selected and discussed in such a manner as to give the average surgeon a sense of anatomic security when operating". The book is especially concerned with the detailed distribution of the blood supply to the viscera in the upper part of the abdomen. The numerous variations are profusely illustrated in the many excellent drawings which are a special feature of the atlas. The preparation of the atlas has taken nearly twenty years to complete and has involved the dissection by the author of over 500 subjects. In addition he has examined 150 plaster corrosion casts of human livers made by Healey and Schroy, of the Daniel Baugh Institute of Anatomy. The volume is a fine record of personal observations, correlating them with the investigations of other workers. The comprehensive review of the earlier literature is especially useful. The information on the Embryology, Topographic Relations and Developmental Anomalies of the organs in the upper part of the abdomen is well arranged and will be a useful source of information to the surgeon who requires a concise statement on these topics. There can be no doubt that in view of the extensive surgery now performed on the organs of the upper part of the abdominal cavity, this book will serve a very definite need. It is only after going through the book carefully that one comes to appreciate fully the magnitude of the task involved in its compilation. This is a useful work and can be recommended without reservation.