Common surgical diseases: an algorithmic approach to problem solving

Written by leaders in their fields, Common Surgical Diseases, Second Edition,provides surgical residents and housestaff with a current, concise and algorithmic approach to frequently encountered problems. Over 100 chapters detail every common surgical disease in the form of a succinct text coupled with a step-by-step algorithm. This approach walks the reader through the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of the most common surgical problems. Updated and revised, the Second Edition includes new chapters in: Trauma surgery, including traumatic hematuria, knee disclocation, hip fractures, extremity fractures - Abdomenal surgery, including indications for renal and liver transplantation - crtical care, including management of cardiac arrhthmias, ventilator management, hypoxia and pulmonary embolism, and the hypotensive postoperative patient. Covers all the common surgical problems encountered by the resident on call, including abdominal, orthopaedic, pediatric, urology, and trauma problems, as well as problems involving the skin, breast, head, and neck. Small enoughto fit in a lab coat pokcket. Provides easy access for residents on-call, andfor reference before teaching rounds, lectures, etc. INDICE: From the contents Section 1. General Preop. Considerations. Section 2. Trauma. Section 3. Vascular Problems. Section 4. Endocrine Disorders. Section 5. Abdomen. Section 6. Pediatrics. Section 7. Urology. Section 8. Gynecology. Section 9. Thoracic Problems. Section 10. Breast Disorders. Section 11. Head And Neck Disorders. Section 12. On-Call Crises. Section 13. Critical Care.Appendix.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-75245-7
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 510
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés