Surgery: A Clinical Approach

37 active educators and surgeons present essential surgical knowledge in a format designed for complete and quick review. Unlike most surgery books, it uses a disease-specific approach--the way most students learn about disease processes. Coverage ranges from general surgery to numerous surgical subspecialities. A CD-ROM contains the entire content of the text as well as relevant Medline abstracts.82 chapters--each one written by an academician/practitioner who is actively involved in educating medical students and residents, as well as the practice of surgery.Uses a patient-based format in which the sequence of the discussions parallels the way surgeons practice.
Covers the complete range of regions and surgical techniques, ranging from concepts and principles to the latest piece of basic or clinical data available--information necessary to evaluate and care for patients.Groups general surgery topics by system, and all other topics by discipline.
Divides each chapter into 6 sections--case presentations, general considerations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and follow up.Presents detailed line drawings, radiographic images, and tables that clarify the surgical techniques discussed.
Offers "Key Points" that summarize the most important information.Exhibits a uniform writing and illustration style for easy reading and understanding.
Includes suggested readings--review articles or discussions of current therapy that are particularly useful--each with a 2-3 sentence description of its content.