The Surgical Review

Download or read book The Surgical Review written by Pavan Atluri and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated to reflect current, evidence-based surgical practice, this book is a comprehensive review of the topics on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), the certifying exam, and recertification exams. Chapters are co-authored by residents and faculty in the University of Pennsylvania Department of Surgery and integrate basic science with clinical practice. More than 300 illustrations complement the text. This edition includes a new chapter on pediatric surgery and a comprehensive new trauma section covering evaluation, resuscitation, shock, acid-base disturbances, traumatic injuries, and burn management. All chapters in this edition end with Key Concept summaries for rapid review.