Basic Clinical Urology History Taking and Physical Examination Edited by Atallah Ahmed Shaaban, M.D. Professor of Urology Mansoura University Faculty of Medicine Urology and Nephrology Center Mansoura- Egypt بسم هللا الرحمن الرحيم Preface and Dedication The first edition of "Basic Urology: History Taking and Physical Examination" reflects a collection of some notes of information during my development as a urologist. I have tried to concisely summarize the data as simple as possible. The ultimate teachers through the cruise of medical knowledge are always the patients. For all friends who read this book, I would be grateful to have advices, suggestions and possible help for a future edition. I am particularly grateful for all staff at Faculty of Medicine and Urology Department in Mansoura University for their support. I wish to thank Mrs. Hala Fatehy, Walaa her diligent preparation of this handbook and Mr. Fetoh Ateyia for the illustrations. This work is lovely dedicated to all with intention to be urologists. All are kindly requested to devote themselves to the service of our patients. Atallah Ahmed Shaaban Urology and Nephrology Center Mansoura, Egypt 2011 E-mail:
[email protected] Preface and Acknowledgements to the Second Edition The purpose of Basic Clinical Urology: History Taking and Physical Examination" is to provide residents in the urology service with the guides to interview and examine patients attending to urologic practice. The interpretation of clinical data provides the plan for further evaluation of patients. I hope that medical students, house officers, and urology residents will find this book a useful guide in the care of urologic patients and to pass urology examination on clinical cases.