Download or read book Clinical Surgery Pearls written by R Dayananda Babu and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Clinical Surgery Pearls is a question and answer book for postgraduate and undergraduate students. Each chapter focuses on a typical case, beginning with an overview, followed by a checklist for history and physical examination, and diagnostic points for that case. A number of questions with answers reviewing the anatomy, physiology, investigation, differential diagnosis and updated staging and evidence-based management for that case, are then presented. The book is highlighted by numerous flow charts, tables, photographs and illustrations. A separate chapter provides definitions for various clinical terminologies. Key points New edition, question and answer book for students Presents 50 clinical cases with questions and answers Easy to read, understandable format Includes numerous flow charts, tables, photographs and illustrations Separate chapter dedicated to definitions of clinical terminologies Previous edition published in 2010
Download or read book Surgical Pearls written by Robert A. Kozol and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Covers 95% of what a student will encounter on a surgical rotation -- Readable style fosters understanding, not just memorization -- Introductory chapters acquaint students with the organization of hospital surgical services, procedures, and members of the surgical team -- Dozens of tables for quick reference -- Clinical "Pearls" highlight important practical advice -- "Controversies" point out areas of likely discussion or questioning -- Sample admitting and post-op orders
Download or read book Cognitive Pearls in General Surgery written by Vijay K. Maker and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is organized by organ system and the illustrations highlight surgical pearls borne of experience and polished by the study of pertinent references. Hand-drawn and illustrated figures show exact anatomical relationships as we see them in-vivo. A question/answer format augments the images to allow the reader to actively reflect on the topic and to appraise his/her knowledge in that area. The discussion sections strive to explain not only what the correct answer is, but also why the distractors are wrong, in order to motivate discussion and self-reflection. Cognitive Pearls in General Surgery details the explicit thought processes and associations that underlie the understanding of the topics at hand, with the intent of enhancing the fun and enjoyment that only an informed and well-grounded practice of surgery can provide.
Download or read book Pearls and Tricks in Pediatric Surgery written by Martin Lacher and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing core information on pediatric surgery, this book serves as a supplement to standard pediatric surgical textbooks. It offers pearls of wisdom that will help those who participate in pediatric surgical care, as well as to provide state-of-the-art insights based on physiological principles, literature reviews, and clinical experience. This book is an ideal tool to help readers prepare for questions they will be asked on ward rounds, in the OR, or in oral exams. The depth of exploration is intended for medical students, residents in pediatrics and pediatric surgery, pediatric surgical trainees, pediatric nurse practitioners, primary care pediatricians, and family practitioners.
Download or read book Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery written by Morris E. Hartstein, MD, FACS and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-10 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pearls and Pitfalls in Oculoplastic Cosmetic Surgery , Second Edition addresses the need among physicians for cleanly distilled and clinically relevant information. The second edition of this popular text highlights the changes and updates to the ever expanding field of facial cosmetic surgery. There are updates to cases such as advances in blepharoplasty techniques, advances in fillers and filler techniques, advances in periorbital fat grafting, advances in brow lifting techniques, and advances in midface rejuvenation. Additionally, nearly every case has full color illustrations to bring each one to life and there are additional surgical video procedures available on Springer Images to enhance the reader's understanding of various topics. This concise and practical "how to" book is written and edited by experts in their fields and offers "here’s how I do it" advice on the most commonly performed procedures. Each chapter becomes the voice of an expert and experienced colleague, reminding readers of the pearls and pitfalls of each procedure. These pearls will lead to quicker cases, fewer complications, and more satisfactory outcomes for physicians and their patients.
Download or read book Abernathy s Surgical Secrets E Book written by Alden H. Harken and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-12-22 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this leading volume in the Secrets Series® offers the very latest overview of surgical practice. A two-color page layout, question-and-answer approach, and a list of the “Top 100 Secrets in surgery gives you the perfect concise board review or handy clinical reference, while updated coverage throughout equips you with all of the most current and essential knowledge in the field. Valuable pearls, tips, and memory aids make this the perfect resource for a fast surgical review or reference. Uses bulleted lists, tables, short answers, and a highly detailed index to expedite reference. Includes pearls, tips, and memory aids, making it perfect as a handy surgical review for board exams or clinical reference. Covers all of today’s most common surgical procedures and techniques. Presents a “Controversies section in many chapters that highlights the pros and cons of selected procedures and approaches. Features a compact trim size for enhanced portability. Features revisions throughout to provide you with an up-to-date overview of today’s surgical care and practice. Includes new chapters on mechanical ventilation, bariatric surgery, adrenal incidentaloma, mechanical circulatory support, and professionalism, to keep you current.
Download or read book Dermatologic Surgery Tips and Techniques written by Stuart Salasche and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-02-07 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new reference covers the top 100 pearls in cutaneous oncologic, nail and cosmetic dermatologic surgery, giving you at-a-glance access to some of the best know-how in the field. Organized in a consistent format, and illustrated with full color photographs and explanatory line drawings, this is the perfect tool to help you improve the level of care you offer your patients. Whether you're new to the field or you've been practicing dermatologic surgery for years, you'll consider this book one of your most valuable resources. Fills a gap in the field by bringing together material that is rarely gathered in one book. Includes expert hints and tips on avoiding common pitfalls in cosmetic and dermatologic surgery. Illustrates each pearl with line drawings and photographs to put it into clinical context.
Download or read book 101 Pearls in Refractive Cataract and Corneal Surgery written by Samir A. Melki and published by SLACK Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A condensed summary of surgical tips in the fields of refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. The Second Edition follows the same format of summarizing the key pearls and pitfalls of challenging surgical procedures, with new and updated practical points. Focusing on practical tips rather than theoretical aspects of surgical procedures, and including clear illustrations of techniques, this volume is designed to be a user-friendly, straightforward guide to surgical success. Each pearl will enhance surgical outcomes, reduce surgical time, minimize complications, or simplify a complicated step. Some chapters include: LASIK Complications; PRK; PTK; Hyperopia Treatment; Topography; Corneal Lacerations Repair; Posterior Vitreous Pressure; During Keratoplasty; and Pterygium Excision.
Download or read book Transnasal Endoscopic Skull Base and Brain Surgery written by Aldo C. Stamm and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips and pearls on the latest developments on endoscopic approaches to skull base and brain surgery from experts around the globeIdeal for both otolaryngologisthead and neck surgeons and neurosurgeons, Transnasal Endoscopic Skull Base and Brain Surgery: Tips and Pearls gathers together in one comprehensive volume invaluable advice from world-renowned authorities on state-of-the-art endoscopic technologies and techniques.Each succinct chapter begins with a summary of key takeaway points and features an easily accessible outline format. After uniquely detailed coverage of macroscopic and endoscopic anatomy, the expert authors discuss the most up-to-date surgical approaches integrated with key information on technologic advances, such as 3D reconstruction and navigation. Clearly labeled illustrations demonstrate each step of the various procedures. The book closes with practical guidance on postoperative care and guidelines for avoiding and managing the potential complications encountered in these complex surgeries.Features In-depth information on endoscopic surgical procedures for the paranasal sinuses, anterior skull base, and the craniocervical junction Easy-to-reference bullet-points in each chapter distill the renowned authors vast experience Step-by-step surgical descriptions cover the full spectrum of skull base pathology Stunningly detailed illustrations, including more than 500 in full-color, enhance the text throughout This landmark work will improve the accuracy and precision of every surgeon and fellow in otolaryngologyhead and neck surgery and neurosurgery who deals with this delicate anatomic region.
Download or read book Surgery Morning Report Beyond the Pearls E Book written by Austin D. Williams and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surgery Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls is a case-based reference that covers the key material included on the USMLE Step 2 and Step 3, as well as the surgery clerkship. Focusing on the practical information you need to know, it teaches how to analyze a clinical vignette in the style of a morning report conference, sharpening your clinical decision-making skills and helping you formulate an evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios. Each case has been carefully chosen and covers scenarios and questions frequently encountered on the Surgery boards, shelf exams, and clinical practice, integrating both basic science and clinical pearls. "Beyond the Pearls" tips and secrets (all evidence-based with references) provide deep coverage of core material. "Morning Report"/"Grand Rounds" format begins with the chief complaints to the labs, relevant images, and includes a "pearl" at the end of the case. Questions are placed throughout the case to mimic practical decision making both in the hospital and on the board exam. Written and edited by experienced teachers and clinicians; each case has been reviewed by board certified attending/practicing physicians.
Download or read book Eyelid and Periorbital Surgery written by Mark A. Codner and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2016-06-24 with total page 1693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I found this up-to-date factual book to be well-written and relatively concise...Its easy readability will make it both appealing and useful for students, trainees, and experts. -- PMFA News ...there are 80 aesthetic and reconstructive oculoplastic videos, 30 of which are new, which makes this a one-of-a-kind video library. What I liked about the videos, especially the new ones, is the high quality, clarity, and details of technique provided by the authors who do the voiceovers themselves. -- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery FIRST PRIZE from the BMA Medical Book Awards for Surgical Specialties! Eyelid & Periorbital Surgery offers expansive coverage of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures in oculoplastic surgery. Oculoplastic and plastic surgeons combine their talents in this unique two-volume clinical resource that features comprehensive guidance for solving both common and rare eyelid and periorbital problems. With more than 2,900 photos and color illustrations, this edition has 26 rewritten first edition chapters and expands on an additional 13 new chapters, including topics ranging from nonsurgical periorbital rejuvenation to male blepharoplasty. Best of all, there are more than 30 new surgical videos demonstrating the latest surgical techniques. Also included is a complimentary eBook. Divided into 5 sections, the book begins by covering the fundamentals including periorbital and eyelid anatomy, eyelid function, innervation, biomechanics, and tissue grafts. The following section discusses aesthetic surgery including procedures such as brow lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, midface lift, treatment of malar bags and festoons, lateral canthal dysfunction, and management of chemosis. A new section has been added on aesthetic nonsurgical state-of-the-art periorbital treatments with an update on injectable fillers, botulinum toxin injections, and fat grafting. The reconstructive surgery section covers ptosis surgery, upper and lower eyelid reconstruction, entropion and ectropion reconstruction, surgery for facial paralysis, malignant eyelid tumors, Graves' disease, and the treatment of pediatric patients. The new final section covers orbital and lacrimal surgery including blowout fracture of the orbital floor, neuroophthalmologic injuries, evisceration and enucleation, late repair of orbital fractures, and management of the lacrimal system. Step-by-step descriptions and detailed videos provide a wide variety of tips, clinical pearls, and personal insights from the authors making this an invaluable resource for surgeons interested in the topic.
Download or read book Pearls and Pitfalls in Head and Neck Surgery written by Claudio R. Cernea and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, compact, and handy manual: revised and extended In this unique volume, leading international experts share their experiences in the management of head and neck tumors, providing a guidebook for all surgeons dealing with head and neck neoplasms. Each chapter offers a concise description of useful 'pearls' and dangerous 'pitfalls' which must be avoided. Contributions cover topics from thyroid glands, neck metastases, and oral tumors to laryngeal, pharyngeal, and nasopharyngeal tumors, as well as salivary gland tumors, skull base tumors, and reconstruction surgery. In addition to frequent diseases which are encountered in everyday practice, some new therapeutic topics such as video- assisted thyroidectomy, robotic surgery, and management of the neck after organ preservation treatment are discussed. The 2nd edition has been extended by topical chapters of major practical interest including the latest findings and techniques. The new chapters are clearly indicated and can be recognized easily. Head and neck surgeons, otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, radiation and clinical oncologists, and general surgeons, as well as students and residents interested in the management of head and neck tumors, will find this publication an indispensable manual.
Download or read book Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma written by Linda N. Lee and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials is a high-level, focused guide poised to become a landmark text for any surgeon interested in learning about and treating hair restoration. Going beyond anecdotal and popularized treatments commonly found online, this text reviews evidence-based treatment options with demonstrated success to provide tailored and optimal results for patients. The content reviews essential topics for understanding of hair loss, the natural cycle of hair regrowth, and medical factors to consider in creating a treatment plan. Postoperative patient instructions and realistic patient expectations are discussed as well as risks and patient selection criteria. Authors also detail pearls and pitfalls for achieving desired results and avoiding rare complications.
Download or read book Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review Pearls of Wisdom Second Edition written by Samuel Lin and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-07-19 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximize Your Plastic Surgery Board Exam Score! This powerful, results-oriented study guide delivers everything you need to improve knowledge, confidence, and recall. Featuring a rigorous quick-hit Q&A format consisting of short clinical questions with concise answers, this is truly your most effective weapon when preparing for plastic surgery in-service and board exams. The unique question and single-answer format of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review, 2e eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the answers you need to know on exam day. Enhanced by 18 new chapters and covering all core competences found on the board exam, the book emphasizes distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential to exam success. This high-yield review is the perfect complement to larger texts and delivers an intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before the exam. 6000+ rapid-fire questions cover all the core competencies on the plastic surgery board exam 18 NEW CHAPTERS, including ones on liposuction, otoplasty, facial augmentation, head and neck reconstruction, and melanoma Over 100 illustrations and images, including important surgical techniques Thoroughly updated by a nationwide team of expert contributors
Download or read book Decision Making in Perioperative Medicine Clinical Pearls written by Steven L. Cohn and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2021-05-22 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minimize risk for every surgery-bound patient with this concise, high-yield clinical reference “The accuracy and readability of this [book] is excellent... the writing style is appropriate, informative, and suitable for the primary care clinician. The topics are well researched [and] the clinical recommendations reflect the most current guidelines.”—Robert C. Lavender, MD, FACP “The editor and contributing authors are all highly credible authorities and experienced clinicians... This is an extremely well-written, evidence-based text that fills a real gap. It should be useful not only to its intended audience, but also to surgeons and surgical trainees who often provide the initial management of these situations in the absence of consultants.”—Doody’s Review Service With new surgical advances and innovations, more older, sicker, higher-risk patients are undergoing surgery. Expertly assessing and managing patients with comorbidities who are undergoing surgical procedures is an absolutely critical task today—and Decision Making in Perioperative Medicine: Clinical Pearls will ensure that you make the right decisions through every step of the process. Which risk calculator should you use? How long should you delay surgery after percutaneous coronary intervention? Should the patient continue taking aspirin? How long before surgery should you stop a direct-acting oral anticoagulant? Decision Making in Perioperative Medicine: Clinical Pearls answers your questions when it comes to perioperative care. Filled with algorithms, tables, and clinical pearls, this practical resource is organized into three sections: Key takeaways on preoperative evaluation, testing, anesthesia, and medication management Expert guidance on evaluating the effect of comorbidities on surgical outcome and providing strategies for medical optimization to minimize risk Review of common postoperative medical complications and treatment Whether you’re a hospitalist, internist, family physician, anesthesiologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, Decision Making in Perioperative Medicine: Clinical Pearls provides the evidence-based information and insights you need to make sure every surgery-bound patient receives the quality of care and management they deserve.
Download or read book Cataract Surgery written by Christopher Liu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides ophthalmic professionals and trainees with practical guidance on how to perform cataract surgery efficiently. From patient satisfaction and risk stratification to safely performing cataract surgery, it addresses specific problems and offers clear solutions. The respective chapters address the health economy, surgical outcomes, staff satisfaction, surgical training, and research. Cataract surgeons seeking to further develop their clinical skills will find this book an indispensable resource in their day-to-day practice. Written by respected laser and lens refractive surgeons, this book will provide professionals and trainees with valuable new approaches to cataract surgery and patient management.
Download or read book Cut to the Chase written by Leo A Gordon, and published by tfm Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matrix pearls are the glue that holds medicine together. They are the valuable kernels of wisdom and experience that guide physicians through the complexities of modern medical practice. Cut to the Chase - 100 Matrix Pearls for Doctors takes the grand oral traditions of medicine and records them as valuable lessons. Most of these pearls arise from heated discussions at the morbidity and mortality (audit) conference, on hospital rounds, in hallways or in the physicians' lounge. Many arise in the privacy of the consultation room or from family discussions. These lessons are usually lost. They are seldom recorded and have never been catalogued. Dr. Leo Gordon, author of the popular Gordon's Guide to the Surgical Morbidity and Mortality Conference, distills a thirty-year career in medicine into one hundred witty, poignant and eminently readable essays. Students, nurses, administrators and physicians of all specialties will find in this book a delicious view of the ups and downs of life in medicine. Patients will get a rare look into the thoughts of medical practitioners. Cut to the Chase - 100 Matrix Pearls for Doctors is an indispensable guide through the world of today's medicine.
