The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide 2nd edition (Recall Series)

The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide 2nd edition (Recall Series) by Pavan Atluri, Giorgos C. Karakousis, Paige M. Porrett and Larry R. Kaiser is a comprehensive review of the topics on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), the certifying exam, and recertification exams. Chapters are co-authored by residents and faculty in the University of Pennsylvania Department of Surgery and integrate basic science with clinical practice. More than 300 illustrations complement the text. This edition includes a new chapter on pediatric surgery and a comprehensive new trauma section covering evaluation, resuscitation, shock, acid-base disturbances, traumatic injuries, and burn management. All chapters in this edition end with Key Concept summaries for rapid review.

Contents
SECTION 1: BODY AS A WHOLE

• 1.Neurosurgery
  
• 2.Immunology and Transplantation
  
• 3.Surgical Infectious Diseases
• 4.Tumor Biology
  
• 5.Melanoma, Sarcoma, Lymphoma, and the Spleen
  
• 6.Wound Healing
  
• 7.Anesthesia
  
• 8.Hernias
  
• 9.Statistics and Epidemiology
  
• 10.Pediatric Surgery
  

SECTION 2: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

• 11.The Esophagus
  
• 12.The Stomach
  
• 13.Small Bowel
  
• 14.The Colon, Rectum, and Anus
  
• 15.Hepatobiliary System
  
• 16.Nutrition, Digestion, and Absorption
  

SECTION 3: TRAUMA

• 17.Trauma Evaluation and Resuscitation, Shock, and Acid-Base Disturbances
  
• 18.Traumatic Injuries
  
• 19.Burn Management
  

SECTION 4: CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS

• 20.Hemostasis and Coagulation
  
• 21.The Cardiovascular System
  
• 22.Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Treatment
  
• 23.Vascular Disease and Vascular Surgery
  
• 24.Pulmonary Physiology
  
• 25.Thoracic Pathophysiology and Malignancy
  

SECTION 5: GENITOURINARY, HEAD & NECK, AND MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMS

• 26.Genitourinary System
  
• 27.Female Reproductive System
  
• 28.Otorhinolaryngology
  
• 29.Orthopaedic Surgery
  

SECTION 6: ENDOCRINE SURGERY

• 30.Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Glands
  
• 31.The Pancreas
  
• 32.The Breast
  

Book Details

• Paperback: 620 pages
  
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2 edition (August 1, 2005)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 0781756413
  
• ISBN-13: 9780781756419
  
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1 inches
  
• List Price: $69.95
  
• Price: $55.96
  
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