Clinical Surgery

This book brings a fresh approach to the already strong group of comprehensive textbooks in general surgery. As its title states, it emphasizes the basic science underlying the practice of surgery and the evidence supporting clinical decisions. The book tells the reader not only how to perform surgery, but why. It is a textbook and not an atlas or history of surgery, but the authors do illustrate operations with clear-cut drawings, and they document important historical landmarks.

Editors: Wong, Brian J.-F, Arnold, Michelle G., Boeckmann, Jacob O. (Eds.)
​​​​​Covers core content relevant to the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery exam
Emphasizes key facts and clinical pearls essential to exam success
Includes hypothetical exam questions
Includes relevant surgical and clinical images​
Written for facial plastic surgery fellows and advanced residents in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery

by Leandro Chambrone (Editor)

This unique case-based review of thoracic surgery offers excellent preparation for oral board examinations, which emphasize both general knowledge and case management. Written by recognized experts, the book presents a variety of cases covering the full spectrum of thoracic surgical diseases. Each case begins with the clinical presentation and proceeds to X-ray report, differential diagnosis, CT scan report, diagnosis and recommendation, surgical approach, outcome, and…

As the field of general surgery continues to expand, the diagnostic and therapeutic pathways are becoming more complex. The diagnostic modalities available to the clinician can be both very helpful but also overwhelming considering the findings can often determine the scope of treatment for a patient.