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Here's the updated 3rd Edition of this review of the primary and secondary areas of surgical knowledge. The book follows the format of previous editions, with questions followed by discussion. This edition has been expanded and updated to include advances in surgery, including minimal access surgery, ultrasonography, and cryosurgery. It also discusses the evolving role of infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis and TB in surgery in a chapter detailing surgical infections.
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Completely updated and thoroughly revised, the New Edition of this handy self-evaluation tool spans the full scope of surgery. Its an indispensable guide when preparing for certification and recertification exams. Plus, its a convenient way for readers to see how their knowledge stacks up against current concepts, procedures, and management approachesContains complete information on the field of general surgery, as well as most subspecialties.Details the latest advances in minimal access surgery, ultrasonography, and cryosurgery.Explores the evolving role of surgery in the management of infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.Presents multiple-choice, matching, and true-or-false questions, organized by organ system, that test readers knowledge on a wide range of subjects. Offers a Comments section after each question that concisely reviews the topic at hand.Provides correct answers for every question, allowing readers to check their progress easily.Includes bibliographical references that point the way to sources of additional information.
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