Common Surgical Diseases: An Algorithmic Approach to Problem

Common Surgical Diseases: An Algorithmic Approach to Problem Solving

Written by leaders in the field, the third edition of Common Surgical Diseases: An Algorithmic Approach to Problem Solving, provides surgical residents andÂ medical studentsÂ with a current, concise and algorithmic approach to frequently encountered clinical challenges. Each chapter details every common surgical disease in the form of a succinct text coupled with step-by-step algorithm. It also walks the reader through the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of the most common surgical problems. Thoroughly updated and revised, the third edition focuses on problems most frequently encountered by general surgeons and their residents and students. More factual information is included in the form of charts and tables for quick and easy reference. The section on critical care is updated and expanded. The section on pre-operative considerations has new chapters on how to best manage patient's medications before surgery (anticoagulants, anti-platelet drugs) and prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis. Other new chapters include access for hemodialysis, adrenal incidentaloma, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, management of abdominal wall defects, hyperglycemia, necrotizing soft tissue infections and SIRS/sepsis. Especially pertinent in todays' medical environment is an understanding of the genetic component of certain cancers and chapters are devoted to screening and treating patients with genetic predispositions to colorectal and breast cancer.
Country USA
Brand Springer
Manufacturer Springer
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 91 black & white illustrations, 4 colour
ReleaseDate 2015-01-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781493915644

Country	USA
Brand	Springer
Manufacturer	Springer
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	91 black & white illustrations, 4 colour
ReleaseDate	2015-01-02
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781493915644

Common Surgical Diseases: An Algorithmic Approach to Problem Solving