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This title features clinically focused chapters that take an evidence-based approach to the management of pediatric surgical patients for residents in training and general surgeons in practice. It targets the practitioner who is well-versed in the basic tenets of patient care but who seeks to benefit from the expertise of a seasoned expert. It is a practical guide in the everyday clinical care of pediatric surgical patients for the advanced reader.

The Fourth Edition of this highly-praised pocketbook provides a concise and didactic account of the essential features of the more common surgical disorders, at both a size and price to suit the pocket. The book covers basic principles, as well as providing essential information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and postoperative care. The text covers the field of general surgery but also covers the basic needs of the undergraduate as far as the surgical specialities are concerned. The book helps you with the essentials of history-taking, what physical signs to elicit, the differential diagnosis, what investigations to order and how to treat the patient. The text is illustrated with line drawings and imaging.

Praise for the previous edition:[Four stars]Easy to read, memorize, and understand...This is an excellent review and study guide.--Doody's Review A favorite among students, residents, and fellows, The Greenberg Rapid Review: A Companion to the 7th Edition is an indispensable review guide for anyone preparing for neurosurgery boards or rounds. Developed from the renowned annual Chicago Review Course in Neurological Surgery, this must-have study manual brings active participation and efficiency to the learning and review process. Nearly 10,000 strategically sequenced questions and answers fully explore the breadth of neurosurgery and present complex subjects in an easily accessible manner. Each question directly refers by millimeter to a specific location in the Seventh Edition of the Handbook. Features * Nearly 10,000 highly relevant study questions, including 2,500 that are new this edition * Questions presented in a variety of formats -- true / false, multiple choice, and open-ended -- just like on the written board exam * Short answers appear on the same page as questions to save vital study time * New chapters cover neuroanesthesia, neurocritical care and stroke, neuroendovascular intervention, and much more * An emphasis on repetition and alternate arrangements of material fosters mastery of key concepts * Abundant mnemonic devices, helpful hints, and study charts aid comprehension and retention * A progressive withdrawal of cues forces users to recall more and more information This study guide is an essential resource for students, residents, fellows, or clinicians in neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, or neuropathology as they review for boards or prepare for recertification exams.

I chirurghi oncologici nella loro pratica clinica quotidiana spesso sono chiamati ad affrontare situazioni particolari o molto

Questo libro su ano-retto e pavimento pelvico è indirizzato soprattutto ai chirurghi generali e ai proctologi

"Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS)" presents step-by-step instructions on procedures that yield better patient outcomes and recoveries. Dr. Robert J. McKenna covers major developments in video-assisted thorascopic surgery (VATS) - including lung-volume reduction surgery. The included DVD and online access offer videos of experts performing these valuable techniques.

In the 4th edition of "Endovascular Surgery," Drs. Wesley S. Moore, Samuel S. Ahn, and a host of experts guide you through the latest developments in this innovative field. New procedures and special features, such as key points and case reviews, help illustrate effective patient care, and new topics such as endoscopic management of aneurismal disease and traumatic injuries review with you the latest endovascular surgical techniques. Full-text online access allows you to rapidly search this reference anytime, anywhere.

"Atlas of Essential Procedures", by Michael Tuggy, MD and Jorge Garcia, MD, makes it easy to perfect the 52 procedures most commonly performed in the primary care setting. Videos and step-by-step illustrations show you how to avoid complications and obtain the best results, and full-text online access makes it easy to reference this title from any computer.

Packed with clearly labeled, full-color drawings on every page, Atlas of Middle Ear Surgery guides readers through the most common and innovative surgical procedures used to manage middle ear pathology. The authors, experts in this technically demanding field, begin by providing practical background information on surgical anatomy and pathophysiology followed by a brief introduction to anesthesia considerations and operating room etiquette. Full-color drawings then demonstrate the various surgical techniques in a step-by-step formatthat is excellent for learning. Succinct, easy-to-understand descriptions accompany every drawing in a didactic manner that reinforces fundamental concepts as it teaches. Features * The latest on the surgical management of tympanic membrane abnormalities, chronic otitis media, cholesteatoma, and ossicular chain dysfunction *254 full-color drawings and schematics display anatomy and important surgical steps * Numerous callout boxes in each chapter highlight key surgical tips, pearls, and pitfalls Concise and practical, this atlas is essential reading for otolaryngology residents, fellows, budding otologic surgeons, or practicing ENTs who need to hone their surgical skills and stay abreast of the latest advances in the field.

Although frozen section diagnosis has been an integral part of surgical pathology for decades, this is the first textbook that offers a comprehensive clinicopathologic approach to the challenges of intraoperative consultation. Intraoperative diagnosis is challenging because of time constraints, sampling limitations, and the inability to perform a wide range of ancillary tests. Intraoperative Consultation in Surgical Pathology emphasizes the importance of clinical information, highlights the value of close collaboration with surgeons, and provides clear guidelines for the best way to examine specimens intraoperatively. Pathologists are then able to minimize error and diagnose with greater confidence. Most chapters in this book are co-authored by surgeons to ensure that their interests are represented. Essential reading for practising surgical pathologists, residents and fellows in pathology, this book will also be of value to fellows and surgeons in various surgical specialties who request intraoperative consultation.

Nominated for 2011 BMA Book Awards, this title is highly commended in surgery. This book of over 140 cases is designed for candidates preparing for all surgical examinations, whether at undergraduate, postgraduate or exit examination level. It will demystify and simplify the clinical assessment of surgical cases and provides invaluable advice on how to achieve success. The text includes top tips, acronyms and up-to-date summaries of current practice based on the authors' personal experience of surgical examinations.

Operative Techniques in Adult Reconstruction contains the chapters on adult reconstruction from Sam W. Wiesel's Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery and provides full-color, step-by-step explanations of all operative procedures. Written by experts from leading institutions around the world, this superbly illustrated volume focuses on mastery of operative techniques and also provides a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. The user-friendly format is ideal for quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure. Each procedure is broken down step by step, with full-color intraoperative photographs and drawings that demonstrate how to perform each technique. Extensive use of bulleted points and tables allows quick and easy reference. Each clinical problem is discussed in the same format: definition, anatomy, physical exams, pathogenesis, natural history, physical findings, imaging and diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, non-operative management, surgical management, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications. To ensure that the material fully meets residents' needs, the text was reviewed by a Residency Advisory Board.

"Atlas of Thoracic Surgical Techniques", a title in the "Surgical Techniques Atlas Series" edited by Drs. Townsend and Evers, presents state-of-the-art updates on the full range of thoracic surgical procedures performed today. Dr. Joseph B. Zwischenberger, along with esteemed international contributors, offers you expert advice on a variety of thoracic techniques, including lung-volume reduction surgery, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, and laparoscopic approaches to many procedures to help you expand your repertoire and hone your clinical skills. Color illustrations enhance the detailed instructions, and Expert Consult functionality gives you easy access to the full text online.

[This book is] probably the most succinct, up-to-date collection of current open and minimally invasive otolaryngology techniques available today and will make an excellent addition to a library of a busy otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. -- Yelizaveta Shnayder, MD, Head and Neck , August, 2012 This highly practical surgical guide presents detailed descriptions of the most established and important surgical techniques for the full range of ENT conditions. The expert authors describe the key stages of each procedure in a step-by-step format supplemented by clearly labeled illustrations. Every consistently organized chapter begins with an overview of the basic anatomic, functional, and clinical principles followed by vital information on indications, contraindications, surgical instruments, anesthesia, and postoperative care. Features * Over 900 high-quality drawings display the main steps of each procedure * Easy-to-reference textboxes highlight surgical rules, tips, tricks and risks, and give advice on how to manage potential complications * The latest information on recent developments in transplantation, cochlear implants, bone-anchored prosthesis, and laser-supported interventions * Coverage of the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques, such as external rhinoplasty, scar revision, keloid management, and free skin grafts This surgical atlas is an indispendable tool for the training otolaryngologist. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology 2011 ENT-Head and Neck Surgery: Essential Procedures is an indispensable companion for all fellows and residents in otolaryngology during training and in daily practice.