Common Surgical Diseases: An Algorithmic Approach to Problem Solving - Theodore J. Saclarides

Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of Common Surgical Diseases: An Algorithmic Approach to Problem Solving provides surgeons studying for re-certification, residents, and medical students with a current, concise and algorithmic approach to frequently encountered clinical challenges. It is divided into six thematic sections: optimization of pre- and postoperative care, diseases of the abdomen and alimentary tract, surgical oncology, trauma and critical care, vascular diseases, and specifics of surgical subspecialties. Each chapter details a common surgical disease in the form of a succinct text coupled with step-by-step algorithm and walks the reader through the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of the most common surgical problems, including suggested readings. Helpful appendices discuss cancer genetics, screening guidelines and MEN syndromes.