Abernathy's surgical secrets.
Contributors: Abernathy, Charles.; Harken, Alden H.; Moore, Ernest Eugene.
Edition: 6th ed. / [edited by] Alden H. Harken, Ernest E. Moore.
Series: The secrets series
Publisher: Mosby/Elsevier
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 517
ISBN-13: 9780323057110
Subjects: Surgery -- Examinations, questions, etc; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Examination Questions
Genres: Examinations, questions, etc.; Examination Questions.
Other titles: Surgical secrets
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.