The Washington Manual Of Surgery by Kalyan Ashis Mukherjee

Description

The Washington Manual of Surgery provides concise, high-yield content that covers the broadspectrum of patient care in general surgery. This book is a convenient, portable resource forquick review and reference to practical information on all surgical subspecialties (thoracic, GI,colorectal, cardiac, vascular, breast, trauma, critical care, and more). It is an excellent source ofexpert guidance for surgical residents, medical students, and others who provide care forpatients with surgical disease. It will also help students appearing for competitive examinationsto review the whole subject within limited time.

SALIENT FEATURES

• All possible topics within the scope of the subject are covered briefly.

• Relevant anatomy and physiology is discussed for better understanding of the subject.

• Procedures including minigastric bypass, posttraumatic surgical emphysema, andtransumbilical direct port are included

• Diseases prevalent in South Asian region, such as intestinal tuberculosis, small bowel obstruction due to Koch’s abdomen, and abdominal tuberculosis, are mentioned at appropriate places

• Rare diseases such as penile cancer are also briefly discussed

• Pre- and postoperative care including surgical critical care along with practical tips is included