Main description:

This book is a concise guide to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of common conditions for trainees.

Divided into 11 sections, the text covers a variety of disorders in different systems of the body - abdomen, anorectal, head and neck, breast, vascular, skin and more.

The book concludes with coverage of surgery for trauma and general care of a surgical patient.

Written in a symptom-based, rather than pathology-based approach, the text is presented in an easy to understand format and features boxes summarising key points for each topic.

This practical guide is authored by Florida-based expert Venkit S Iyer and includes illustrations and tables to assist learning.

Key points

Concise guide to diagnosis and surgical treatment of common conditions
Covers variety of disorders in different systems of the body
Written in a symptom-based, rather than pathology-based approach
Authored by recognised, Florida-based expert in the field

Contents:

Section 1: Systemic Topics

Process of Decision Making
Hypotension
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Respiratory Distress
Oliguria
Antibiotic Therapy.
Nutritional Support
Electrolytes and Blood Gasesn

Section 2: Abdominal Pain

Abdominal Pain
Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain
Right Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain
Left Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain
Left Lower Quadrant Abdominal Pain
Suprapubic Pain
Mid Abdominal Pain
Severe Abdominal Pain Abdominal Conditions

Section 3: Abdominal Conditions

Mass in the Abdomen
Abdominal Distension
Abnormal Air
Back Pain
Flank Pain
Jaundice
Anemia
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Heart Burn-Acid Reflux
Obesity
HematemesisConditions

Section 4: Anorectal Conditions

Bleeding Per Rectum
Pain in Anal Region
Hemorrhoids
Prolapse of Rectum
Pruritis ANI
Pilonidal Cyst

Section 5: Head and Neck

Epistaxis
Mass in Front of Neck-Thyroid
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Mass on Side of Neck-Lymphnodes

Section 6: Breast

Mass in the Breast
Pain in the Breast
Bleeding or Discharge from Nipple
Gynecomastia
Abnormal Mammogram

Section 7: Groin Conditions

Mass in the Groin
Mass in Scrotum
Urological Problems in General Surgery Hernia

Section 8: Vascular

Varicose Veins
Swelling of Legs
Pain in the Legs
Numbness of Legs or Hands
Gangrene of Toes
Ulcerated Leg
Carotid Artery Surgery
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Section 9: Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Skin Lesions
Subcutaneous Lumps and Bumps
Ganglion Cyst

Section 10: Trauma

Lacerations
Stab Wounds
Gunshot Wounds
Blunt Injuries

Section 11: General Care of Surgical Patient

Blast Injuries
Massive External Bleeding
Massive Internal Bleeding patient
Preoperative Rounds
Preoperative Care
Postsurgical Complications
Operative Care in General
Troubleshooting in the Operating Room
Bedside Procedures
Cancer Screening
Wellness
Sign Out and Transfers
Medical Malpractice Concerns

Abbreviations