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Using a highly readable case-based format Clinical Scenarios in Surgery: Decision Making and
Operative Technique Second Edition presents 135 cases that take readers step by step through
the principles of safe surgical care. Ideal for senior surgical residents who are preparing for
the oral board exam this updated resource presents today's standards of care in all areas of
general surgery including abdominal wall upper GI emergency general surgery hepatobiliary
colorectal breast endocrine thoracic vascular pediatric skin and soft tissue trauma
critical care transplant and head and neck surgeries. * Fourteen chapters are new to the
Second Edition including six in the greatly-expanded section on Trauma.* Each full-color case
begins with a patient presentation and proceeds through differential diagnosis workup
diagnosis and treatment surgical procedures postoperative management and a case conclusion.*
Coverage includes key technical steps potential pitfalls and special intraoperative
considerations take-home points and suggested readings.* Color figures tables and
algorithms present information in a format that is easy to understand and remember.* Every
chapter includes a table summarizing Key Technical Steps and Potential Pitfalls for the
procedure discussed.Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience* Read directly on your preferred
device(s) such as computer tablet or smartphone.* Easily convert to audiobook powering your
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