The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide

Description

Make the most of your study time preparing for the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), written boards, and certification! The 4th Edition of The Surgical Review is a concise yet comprehensive review tool that keeps you up to date with surgical practice and current exams. Short, to-the-point chapters highlight all of the basic science and clinical science you need to know to perform at your best and improve your test scores. Every chapter is co-authored by a resident and an attending physician at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and the table of contents is organized to match the current exam. Key Features More than 300 full-color illustrations complement the text, improve retention of key concepts, and facilitate quick review. Key Points located at the beginning of each chapter for a rapid overview or last-minute reference now target both junior residents and senior residents, with specific information for each. Thoroughly updated throughout , including new information on endovascular therapies. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use Cover......Page 2 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 6 Contributors......Page 8 Preface......Page 19 Content......Page 20 Section I: Body as a Whole......Page 24 1 Wound Healing......Page 25 2 Hemostasis and Coagulation......Page 43 3 Surgical Infectious Disease......Page 75 4 Nutrition, Digestion, Absorption......Page 110 5 Immunology and Transplantation......Page 147 6 Statistics and Epidemiology......Page 186 7 Anesthesia......Page 219 Section II: Abdomen and Gastrointestinal Tract......Page 252 8 Hernias......Page 253 9 The Esophagus......Page 290 10 The Stomach......Page 323 11 The Small Bowel......Page 353 12 The Colon, Rectum, and Anus......Page 393 13 The Hepatobiliary System......Page 451 14 The Pancreas......Page 493 Section III: Endocrine System and Oncology......Page 538 15 Tumor Biology......Page 539 16 Melanoma, Sarcoma, Lymphoma, and the Spleen......Page 581 17 Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Glands......Page 623 18 The Breast......Page 673 Section IV: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems......Page 705 19 Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Surgery......Page 706 20 Vascular Disease and Vascular Surgery......Page 774 21 Pulmonary Physiology and Thoracic Disease......Page 812 Section V: Trauma......Page 864 22 Trauma Evaluation, Resuscitation, and Surgical Critical Care......Page 865 23 Management of Specific Traumatic Injuries......Page 904 24 Burn Management......Page 959 Section VI: Surgical Subspecialties......Page 982 25 Neurosurgery......Page 983 26 Pediatric Surgery......Page 1033 27 Urology......Page 1071 28 Gynecology......Page 1108 29 Otorhinolaryngology......Page 1149 30 Orthopaedic Surgery......Page 1188 Index......Page 1223