Category: General Surgery

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As the population in the United States ages, the need for accurate and easy to understand information on medical care will increase. This is especially true with regard to medical procedures and tests, given that these occasions can be an anxiety-producing experience. The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests, 3rd Edition, provides patients and caregivers a start-to-finish overview of a surgery or test, as well as information on related diseases and conditions, medications, and other issues that pertain to hospitalization, insurance plans, and the impact of the affordable Care act on all of the above. This information will help the average person understand what to expect with the procedure, empowering them to be better informed healthcare consumers and care advocates. This title can also serve as a ready reference for Junior college students and undergraduate students majoring in health fields.
Written especially for patients and allied health care students by experts in the field, Gale Encyclopedia Of Surgery And Medical Tests provides in-depth coverage of approximately 600 surgical procedures, medical tests, and related topics such as anesthetics, common lab test and procedures, medications, and postoperative care. Entries for medical tests and surgical procedures follow a consistent format, covering definition, purpose, demographic information, diagnosis/preparation, aftercare, risks, morbidity and mortality rates, alternatives, and more. Additional features include 300 full-color illustrations and photographs, bibliographies of further reading sources, a glossary of medical terminology, appendices listing top centers for specific surgical procedures and national organizations and support groups for patients, and a comprehensive index.

•Full-color illustrations and photographs.

•Bibliographies of further reading sources.

•A glossary of medical terminology; appendix listing top centers for specific surgical procedures and national organizations and support groups for patients.

•A comprehensive index.

•Questions to Ask Your Doctor sidebars within entries.

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This second edition presents medical students and trainees with step by step long cases in general surgery. Thoroughly revised, the second edition covers inguinal hernia, thyroid gland, breast cancer, stomach, jaundice, varicose veins and more. More than 270 full colour images and illustrations enhance learning – the previous edition published in 2008. Key points * New, revised edition presenting medical students and trainees with long cases in general surgery * Includes more than 270 full colour images and illustrations * Previous edition published in 2008

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​Minimally Invasive Surgery for the achilles tendon represents a novel approach to treatment of orthopedic problems in the Achilles tendon. The gradual change of philosophy in the management of ankle surgery means that patients require a less invasive approach to surgery and a  consequent improvement in recovery time. Describing the techniques and, importantly, the indications for minimally invasive procedures for the management of achilles tendon ailments, this book explains the management of various conditions and how they can be approached using minimally invasive techniques.This handbook provides an instant reference source for specialists and trainees alike, for those needing a ‘to the point’ companion when performing when treating disorders of the achilles tendon.​

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With this proliferation of arthroscopy and other minimally invasive approaches due to the greater demands for day case surgery, there is much interest among orthopedic surgeons  for quick reference guides to assist with minimally invasive techniques.​ Describing the techniques and, importantly, the indications for minimally invasive procedures for the management of forefoot disorders, this book will explain the management of various conditions and how they can be approached using minimally invasive techniques. However, rather than only concentrating on minimally invasive surgery of the forefoot, the book will examine the options open to surgeons operating in this area – both open surgical and arthroscopic – and explaining the benefits of each. Extensive radiographs, diagrams, and intra-operative pictures will illustrate the procedures described.

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The best cases, the best questions, the best review for the General Surgery boards and ABSITE

General Surgery Examination and Board Review is the perfect way to prepare for General Surgery certification exams.  Covering the full range of exam topics, this high-yield review features an effective case-based approach that sharpens clinical decision-making skills and gives the content real-world relevancy.  Each of the more than 100 chapters opens with a clinical case and is followed by Q&A related to that particular case. You also get detailed evidenced-based answer explanations and references to facilitate more in-depth study.

Features:

• Topics mirror the exam blueprint to ensure you are studying the most relevant material possible
• Enables you to incorporate the proven benefits of case-based review into general surgery board review
• An essential resource for general surgery residents as well as practicing surgeons preparing for recertification; medical  students aiming for high honors will also find the content invaluable during their surgery rotation
• More than 700 questions – all with detailed answer explanations
• Includes chapters on timely topics such as ethical/legal issue, robotic-assisted surgery, end of life care, and surgical nutrition
• Coverage reflects the very latest clinical advances so you can incorporate this information into your exam preparation or daily practice

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Celebrated by medical students for over a decade, Kaplan’s pocket-sized Dr. Pestana’s Surgery Notes is the highest-yield surgery review for the the shelf and USMLE Step 2 CK exams.

Designed for portable prep, Dr. Pestana’s Surgery Notes fits perfectly in your lab coat so you can refresh your knowledge in between cases. You’ll get the most concise, up-to-date review that incorporates recent changes in medical guidelines, including HIV status, organ donation, urological emergencies, classification of shock, pelvic fracture, ARDS, and cardiothoracic surgery.

The Best Review

• Concise high-yield review of core surgery material
• 180 vignettes for self-testing, updated for more challenging and exam-like practice
• 10 brief essays providing a surgical perspective on selected tools from the diagnostic and therapeutic armamentarium
• Features regional and institutional differences in surgical practice, and clarifies how the USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams will likely address these variations

Expert Guidance

• Revised and fully up-to-date content from distinguished surgery instructor Dr. Carlos Pestana
• For over a decade, Dr. Pestana’s Surgery Notes has helped med students excel on the surgery shelf exam and USMLE Step 2 CK

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