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Editors Robert Sawyer and Tracy Hedrick and authors review the
latest in Surgical Infections. Articles will include Bloodstream
Infections and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections;
Surgical Intervention for Thoracic Infections; Intra-abdominal
Infections; Clostridium difficile infection; Urinary Tract
Infections; Surgical Site Infections; Prosthetic Joint Infections;
Resistant Pathogens, Fungi, and Viruses; Infection Control in the
Intensive Care Unit; Pneumonia; Differences Between Murine and
Human sepsis; of the intestinal Microbiome and the emerging
pathobiome; Advancing Technologies for the Diagnosis and Management
of Infections; Upcoming Rules and Benchmarks Affecting the
Monitoring and Payment for Surgical Infections; and more!
Provides the complete knowledge about the history to be asked in
the long cases for examinations and points out all the examination
aspects. Contains more than 50 diagrams and illustrated
photographs, which make the readers to understand easily. It
includes a lot of tables and boxes with important points needed for
the examination time. The book being handy makes it easier for the
readers to carry it to the wards and outpatient departments.
Thoroughly revised and updated with latest points from various
journals and textbooks.
Key Clinical Topics in Paediatric Surgery offers an indispensable
and practical guide for exam revision and clinical practice.
Written and edited by specialists with a wealth of experience, this
book provides rapid access to the core surgical topics. Presented
in a concise and easy-to-digest format, Paediatric Surgery delivers
the essential clinical knowledge and practical skills, for
paediatric surgeons in training. Over 100 topics presented in alpha
order, from Abdominal trauma to Wilms' tumour Succinct coverage of
all aspects of diagnosis, surgical techniques and management
Effective exam revision for FRCS(Paed Surg), FRCS(Gen Surg) and
MRCS candidates Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and
algorithms to aid visual memory of topics
FRCS General Surgery Section 1: 500 SBAs and EMIs, Second Edition
has been thoroughly revised to ensure the content remains
completely up to date and accurate. With 50 new questions, FRCS
General Surgery Section 1: 500 SBAs and EMIs offers the most
relevant and comprehensive set of practice questions for trainees
preparing for the exam. Chapters are mapped to the syllabus to
deliver structured revision in all the key topics tested in the
exam. Featuring a wealth of practice questions and fully
descriptive answers, this book provides the essential revision tool
to maximise chances of success. 500 SBA and EMI scenario based
questions reflecting the formats encountered in the exam Answers
feature concise, case-based descriptions to consolidate knowledge
Extensive evidence-based referencing to relate theory to clinical
practice Visually-enhanced answers to improve understanding of key
concepts
In this issue of Surgical Clinics guest editor Dr. Melissa
Kaptanian brings her considerable expertise to the topic of
Management of Benign Breast Disease. Covering treatment options for
every major benign breast disorder, top experts in the field
provide up-to-date reviews on management of papillary lesions,
lactational disorders; gynecomastia and male benign diseases;
radiographic lesions of the breast; and more. Contains 15 relevant,
practice-oriented topics including management of mastalgia;
management of lobular atypia; management of ductal atypia; the
functional breast; management of mastitis, abscess, and fistula;
and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on management of
benign breast disease, offering actionable insights for clinical
practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused
topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field.
Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice
guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Pathophysiology of Bariatric Surgery: Metabolism, Nutrition,
Procedures, Outcomes and Adverse Effects uses a metabolic and
nutritional theme to explain the complex interrelationships between
obesity and metabolic profiles before and after bariatric surgery.
The book is sectioned into seven distinct areas, Features of
Obesity, Surgical Procedures, Nutritional Aspects, Metabolic
Aspects, Diabetes, Insulin Resistance and Glucose Control,
Cardiovascular and Physiological Effects, and Psychological and
Behavioral Effects. Included is coverage on the various types of
bariatric surgery, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastric
banding, sleeve gastrectomy, biliopancreatic diversion, and
jejunoileal bypass, as well as the variations upon these
procedures.
In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editors Drs. Brian J.
Mitchell and Kyle Tubbs bring their considerable expertise to the
topic of Head and Neck Surgery. Top experts in the field address a
wide variety of topics, including head and neck cancer, esophageal
dysphagia, salivary glands, thyroid nodules, and oral cancer. Also
included is a timely social media article on "Guarding Your Online
Reputation." Contains relevant, practice-oriented topics including
workup and treatment of upper esophageal dysphagia; modern approach
to neck masses; contemporary management of primary
hyperparathyroidism; oral cancer: what the general surgeon should
know; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on head and neck
surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under
the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors
synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines
to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Surgical Clinics, Guest Editor Brett H. Waibel
brings his considerable expertise to the topic of surgical clinical
care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Topical
coagulant agents, Antibiotic therapy in the ICU, Telemedicine and
the intensive care unit, and more. Provides in-depth, clinical
reviews on surgical critical care, providing actionable insights
for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this
timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors
in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research
and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.
Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, such as
ARDS/management of pulmonary illness in era of COVID; Ultrasound
and other advance hemodynamic monitoring modalities in the
intensive care unit; Systemic anticoagulation and reversal,
including Direct Oral Anticoagulants; Management of decompensated
cirrhosis and associated syndromes; and more.
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Offering a practical, clinically focused approach to the use of the
three-dimensional exoscope in the field of otolaryngology-head and
neck surgery, Exoscope Assisted Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology is
an up-to-date, expert guide to the optimal use of this new
technology. Written by surgeons with extensive experience in this
fast-changing area, this title is an excellent resource for
otolaryngologists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons who need a
better understanding of the advantages of exoscope technology and
its use in various surgical procedures. Synthesizes current
evidence-based literature and personal experience regarding the use
of exoscopes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Offers a
practical approach focused on clinical decision making. Explains
exoscopic technology and offers helpful comparisons between the
exoscope and microscope in various surgeries. Covers microlaryngeal
surgery, laser-assisted endoscopic laryngeal surgery, ear surgery,
lateral skull base surgery, exoscope assisted
dacryocystorhinostomy, free flap harvesting, and much more.
Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic
into a single, convenient resource.
This issue of Surgical Clinics focuses on Esophageal Surgery and is
edited by Drs. Thomas Fabian and John A. Federico. Articles will
include: Epidemiology of premalignant and malignant tumors of the
esophagus; Medical and endoluminal treatments of pre-malignant
lesions and their outcomes; Staging of esophageal malignancies;
Surveillance for, and management of, recurrent esophageal
malignancy after endoscopic treatment; Surgical treatment for early
cancers as style modality; Chemoradiation therapy as definitive
treatment for esophageal cancer; Tri-modality approach for
esophageal malignancies; Salvage esophagectomy; Consolidation
therapy and adjuvant therapy after surgical resection:
Immunotherapy or Targeted Therapy?; Palliation of esophageal
cancer; Surveillance following treatment of esophageal cancer;
Esophageal anastomotic techniques; Management of postoperative
complications after esophageal resection; The biologic
characteristics and clinical presentation of esophageal cancer; and
more!
Handbook of Pediatric Surgical Patient Care focuses on the
decision-making process in the overall management of the pediatric
surgical patient and provides guidelines for diagnosis. The book
covers topics ranging from a wide spectrum of neonatal conditions
and surgical critical care to other childhood afflictions,
pediatric cancer and the injured child. It also focuses on the
current management of common childhood conditions including
appendicitis, pyloric stenosis and hernias. Algorithms are employed
in an effort to streamline surgical care. The purpose of this
handbook is to provide a brief, easily accessible, rapid source of
contemporary information to students, residents and practitioners
caring for infants and children with surgical disorders.
This issue of Surgical Clinics focuses on Emerging Bariatric
Surgical Procedures and is edited by Dr. Shanu N. Kothari. Articles
will include: Emerging Procedures in Bariatric Metabolic Surgery;
Emerging Endoscopic Interventions in Bariatric Surgery; Endoscopic
Balloon Therapy; Single Anastomosis Duodenoileostomy (SADI);
Established and Emerging Metabolic and Bariatric Procedures:
Obesity, Cancer, and Risk Reduction with Bariatric Surgery;
Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Hip/Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes;
Diabetes Risk Reduction and Metabolic Surgery; Cardiovascular Risk
Reduction Following Bariatric Surgery; Addiction Transfer and Other
Behavioral Changes Following Bariatric Surgery; Physiologic
Mechanisms of Weight Loss Following Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery;
Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; Laparoscopic Gastric
Bypass: Still the Gold Standard?; Revisional Bariatric Surgery;
Ventral Hernia Management in Obese Patients; Laparoscopic vertical
sleeve gastrectomy; and more!
This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Rural
Surgery and is edited by Dr. Tyler G. Hughes. Articles will
include: Status of the rural workplace: Hospital survival and
economics; Rural standards and the quality equation; Scope of
practice of the rural surgeon; Advanced technology and the rural
surgeon; Qualitative research in rural surgery; Perioperative
support in the rural surgery world; Initial and ongoing training of
the rural surgeon; Demographics in rural populations; Dealing with
the sick rural surgery patient in need of transfer; National
quality projects and patient selection decisions; Status of the
rural surgical workforce; Regionalization of rural surgery; and
more!
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