This pocketbook provides a concise and didactic account of the essential features of all common surgical disorders at both a size and price to suit the pocket. It is an essential on-the-ward reference for every medical student and junior doctor.Two-colour attractive presentation Wipe-clean plastic coverShort and concise Covers all major surgical specialities such as orthopaedics, urology, neurosurgery, etc.Cheap! Portable, sturdy and pocketable!The comprehensive text outlines the basic principles together with key ...
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This pocketbook provides a concise and didactic account of the essential features of all common surgical disorders at both a size and price to suit the pocket. It is an essential on-the-ward reference for every medical student and junior doctor.Two-colour attractive presentation Wipe-clean plastic coverShort and concise Covers all major surgical specialities such as orthopaedics, urology, neurosurgery, etc.Cheap! Portable, sturdy and pocketable!The comprehensive text outlines the basic principles together with key information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, as well as pre- and post-operative care Attractive presentation of the important clinical points using charts, tables, lists and diagramsPractical treatment descriptions are clearly highlighted Important points outlinedChecklist of emergency situations for quick reference. A comprehensive update of the whole text including:- An expanded first chapter on the introduction to surgeryAdditional material in chapter 2 on the use of MRI and interventional radiology Major changes to the chapter on the breast in view of the changing approach to carcinoma of the breastMajor changes in endovascular procedures in dealing with peripheral vascular disease A full rewrite of the transplantation chapterApproximately 50 radiographs added to key disease sections (especially orthopaedics, abdominal and alimentary tract chapters) Revised page design (to match Hayes: Pocketbook of Medicine 3E)New full colour cover design
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