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Rush University Medical Center Review of Surgery

  • 6th Edition - July 1, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Jonathan A. Myers, Minh B. Luu, Keith W. Millikan, Bruce A. Orkin, Steven D. Bines, Edie Y. Chan, Edward F. Hollinger
  • Language: English

Study efficiently and effectively for high-stakes surgery exams with this superb review tool. Rush University Medical Center Review of Surgery, 6th Edition, has been thoroughl… Read more

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Description

Study efficiently and effectively for high-stakes surgery exams with this superb review tool. Rush University Medical Center Review of Surgery, 6th Edition, has been thoroughly updated with new questions and answers in all chapters, and content has been revised to reflect what is most important on today’s exams. A broad range of surgical topics provide a complete review of the information you need to know.

Key features

  • Comprehensive coverage
  • of both general surgery and surgical subspecialties in a user-friendly question-and-answer format that mimics actual exams.

  • More than 1,500 peer-reviewed questions
  • mirror standardized test blueprints.

  • Single best answer format
  • provides a realistic exam simulation.

  • Questions are followed by answers and explanations, with rationales backed up by references to leading texts and references.
  • Ideal for residents in training, surgeons preparing for certification or recertification exams, and experienced clinicians who need to stay up to date with current practices and recent advances.

Table of contents

1 Physiologic Response to Injury

2 Wound Healing and Cell Biology

3 Hemostasis and Transfusion

4 Nutrition, Metabolism, and Fluid and Electrolytes

5 Surgical Infection and Transmissible Diseases and Surgeons

6 Transplantation and Immunology

7 Perioperative Care and Anesthesia

8 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology

9 Critical Care

10 Surgical Critical Care

11 Trauma

12 Burns

13 Skin and Soft Tissue

14 Hernia

15 Breast

16 Thyroid

17 Parathyroid

18 Adrenal

19 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

20 Esophagus

21 Stomach and Duodenum

22 Small Bowel and Appendix

23 Colon, Rectum, and Anus

24 Liver and Portal Venous System

25 Gallbladder and Biliary Tract

26 Pancreas

27 Spleen and Lymphatic System

28 Vascular Surgery

29 Thoracic Surgery

30 Head and Neck

31 Pediatric Surgery

32 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

33 Special Considerations in Surgery

34 Evidence-Based Surgery and Applications of Biostatistics

35 Core Competencies and Quality Improvement

Review quotes

"This is a much-needed revision of a great resource for surgical trainees or surgeons who are preparing for 'high-stakes examinations.'" Reviewed by Carol Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, MBA (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 30, 2017
  • Language: English

About the authors

ML

Minh B. Luu

Affiliations and expertise
Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, IL

KM

Keith W. Millikan

Affiliations and expertise
Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, IL

BO

Bruce A. Orkin

Affiliations and expertise
Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, Illinois

SB

Steven D. Bines

Affiliations and expertise
Department of General Surgery, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL

EC

Edie Y. Chan

Affiliations and expertise
Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, Illinois

EH

Edward F. Hollinger

Affiliations and expertise
Rush University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Chicago, Illinois