The Mont Reid Surgical Handbook 5th edition by David Fischer and Kelly Burnett provides exactly the information necessary to overcome the vast majority of challenges encountered during a surgical residency. With its pocket size and easy-reference format, this resource enables readers to quickly access the right guidance...at the right time...about what to do and how to do it correctly.
Book features:

Book features:
- Covers preoperative and postoperative care • pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the most common surgical conditions • specialized protocols in orthopedics, neurosurgery, and vascular and cardiothoracic surgery • basic surgical procedures • and frequently prescribed pharmaceuticals.
- Presents the latest information on surgical imaging • sentinel node biopsy • isolated limb perfusion chemotherapy • pancreatic islet cell transplantation • endovascular techniques • and many other cutting-edge topics.
- Offers detailed figures depicting important anatomical structures and operative techniques.
- Includes helpful tables that present key data at a glance.
- Presents the latest information on surgical imaging • sentinel node biopsy • isolated limb perfusion chemotherapy • pancreatic islet cell transplantation • endovascular techniques • and many other cutting-edge topics.
- Guidelines for preoperative and postoperative care for a wide spectrum of surgical diseases whose pathophysiology is detailed.
- Includes surgical management that encompasses state-of-the-art technology and recent innovations in technique & instrumentation.
- Emphasis is placed on minimally invasive techniques including important coverage of laparoscopic cholecystetomy, appendectomy, and herniorrhaphy, as well as, advanced laparoscopic procedures.
- Guidelines are provided for proper medical record keeping, as well as, other mediocolegal aspects of surgical care.

- Paperback: 816 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (October 8, 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323017045
- ISBN-13: 9780323017046
- Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
- List Price: $49.95
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