An Aid to Clinical Surgery
6th Edition
Published on 29. April 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-443-05603-1 (ISBN)
Description
This is a short textbook of surgery which aims to introduce the student to the vocabulary and principles of surgery, impart essential information on common conditions and help the student through his/her exams. It is a popular book for students as they approach their finals. The sixth edition will see considerable improvements to its structure and presentation to bring it into line with other textbooks that are currently available. Also available in International Edition.
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Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate medical students, MRCS/AFRCS candidates, nurses
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
180 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
915 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-05603-1 (9780443056031)
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Content
SECTION 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES of SURGERY: Clinical Methods. Principles of Anaesthesia and Pain Management. Body Water and Electrolytes. Surgical Nutrition and Metabolism. Shock. Surgical Infection. Wound Healing. Pre and Post-Operative Care. Minimally Invasive Techniques in Surgery. Principles of Surgical Oncology. Organ Transplantation SECTION 2 TRAUMA: General Management of Injuries. Brain Injuries. Chest Injuries. Abdominal Injuries SECTION 3 HEAD and NECK SURGERY: Nerve and Vessel Injuries. Burns. Scalp and Intracranial Conditions. Head and Neck. Thyroid SECTION 4 ENDOCRINE SURGERY: Endocrine Disorders. The Breast SECTION 5 CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY: Cardiothoracic Conditions SECTION 6 SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY: Oesophagus. Stomach and Duodenum. Gallstones. Pancreatic Disorders and Jaundice. Intestinal Obstruction. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Acute Appendicitis and Mimicking Disorders. Large Bowel Cancer. Perianal Conditions. Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage SECTION 7 GENITOURINARY SURGERY: Testis and Epididymis. Urinary Tract Disorders SECTION 8 VASCULAR SURGERY: Arterial Surgery and Amputations. Venous and Related Conditions of the Lower Limb SECTION 9 GENERAL DISORDERS: External Hernias. Skin Conditions