Critical Care of the Burned Patient

This interdisciplinary account provides an integrated and practical guide to the management and treatment of burns. Experts from all the major disciplines involved in critical care focus their attention on specific problems and areas of treatment involved in the care of burned patients. Although it is essentially a practical guide to the management of thermal injury, with explicit recommendations for courses of treatment, it also provides explanatory background information on the manifestations and clinical consequences of this common source of injury.

Imaging of Arthritis and Metabolic Bone Disease

Get state-of-the-art coverage of the full range of imaging techniques available to assist in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of rheumatic diseases. Written by acknowledged experts in musculoskeletal imaging, this richly illustrated, full-color text presents the latest diagnostic and disease monitoring modalities – MRI, CT, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, DXA – as well as interventional procedures.

The Diabetic Foot: Medical and Surgical Management

This book is a must for any practitioner treating diabetic foot patients. With an array of authors from renowned institutions, this book has satisfactorily taken on the enormous task of providing current information on the management of the diabetic foot, while reinforcing well-established protocols, principles, and treatments. Particularly well done is the chapter on clinical examination and identification of the at-risk patient, which presents key questions for identifying ulcer risk and assessing a diabetic foot wound.

Operative Surgery Vivas for the MRCS

This is a comprehensive study manual for the MRCS viva exam covering critical care, physiology, pathology, principles of surgery, anatomy and operative surgery. These topics are tested in a short exam requiring a broad knowledge base, and are provided in a clear concise format in this invaluable revision tool. The A-Z format means topics appear at random, mirroring the nature of the exam. For each operative procedure the basic principles, applied anatomy, indications and complications are discussed alongside an overview of technique.

Office-Based Cosmetic Procedures and Techniques

This is a multi-authored textbook that is simple, practical, and up-to-date and supported by instructional videos for cosmetic procedures that can be performed in an office setting. The focus of the book is on fillers, neurotoxins, and various laser, broad band light, radio-frequency, and ultrasound devices that are currently being used or about to be released. It also covers suture suspension lifts, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. There are supporting chapters on various local, topical, nerve-blocking, and sedation anesthetic techniques that are typically used in an office setting.

Advanced Practice in Critical Care: A Case Study Approach

Advanced Practice in Critical Care provides experienced critical care nurses with a clear and distinct evidence base for contemporary critical care practice. Central to the book is the application of research and evidence to practice and therefore, case studies and key critical care clinical situations are used throughout to guide the reader through the patient care trajectory.

Neurosurgery Board Review: Questions and Answers for Self-Assessment

Featuring more than 1,000 challenging, clinically relevant questions, this book provides the preparation needed to succeed in the Neurosurgery Written Board Examination. To help achieve the best results, NEUROSURGERY BOARD REVIEW follows the exam’s multiple-choice format and includes referenced answers to all questions. The book covers all seven sections of the exam (neurosurgery, clinical radiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, and clinical skills/critical care), providing a comprehensive review not available from any other source.

Advanced Therapy in Thoracic Surgery, 2nd Edition

This work presents state-of-the-art techniques in thoracic surgery from the investigators who have developed them. Each of the succinct chapters represents the personal treatment protocols of leading experts. The Advanced Therapy concept is famous for conveying therapeutic information in an efficient, quick-review fashion. This authoritative title provides access to expert consultation on the toughest challenges facing thoracic surgeons today. New chapters to this second edition include: New Techniques to Manage Pain; Advances in Diagnostic Imaging; Management of Germ Cell Tumors of the Mediastinum, Updates on Diaphragmatic Pacing; and Preoperative Evaluation of Neuro-Motor Diseases of the Esophagus.

Colon and Rectal Surgery (Corman), 5th Edition

Established for over 15 years as “the gold standard in its discipline” (JAMA), Dr. Corman’s best-selling classic is now in its Fifth Edition. This encyclopedic and abundantly illustrated text provides comprehensive coverage of all diseases and traumatic injuries affecting the colon, rectum, and anus and offers step-by-step instructions on every operative procedure currently used to treat these disorders. The book also includes thorough reviews of anatomy, physiology, and related medical topics and an extensive section on diagnostic studies, particularly ultrasound and other radiologic imaging modalities. More than 1,300 illustrations, many new to this edition, complement the text.

Principles and Practice of Surgery for the Colon, Rectum, and Anus, 3rd Edition

Supplying lavish color illustrations that fully detail key anatomical structures and pathology, this Third Edition encompasses the complete range of diseases encountered by colorectal surgeons in day-to-day clinical practice and spans topics related to anorectal disorders, colorectal conditions, problem-oriented approaches to colorectal disease, and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Documenting the most recent surgical developments and instrumentation methods, this Third Edition provides updated chapters on sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, pharmaceutical advances, and patient screening, surveillance, and follow-up care.

Acute Care Surgery and Trauma: Evidence-Based Practice

This book focuses on important surgical management issues where one or more problems are addressed using scientific evidence from the published literature, and predominantly cites Level I and II evidence from the Oxford Scale. The 85 chapters are conveniently arranged into three sections; Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care Problems. Each chapter incorporates key questions on a particular topic and answers are provided along with the strength of the recommendation in clear tabular form for quick reference and easy interpretation.
 

Acute Care Surgery and Trauma: Evidence Based Practice is essential reading for all surgeons, fellows and residents, in particular those working in acute care, trauma, emergency and critical care medicine.

Wounds and Lacerations: Emergency Care and Closure

The revised and updated new edition covers all of the major clinical issues surrounding the care and closure of wounds and lacerations, including basic and complex wound care, anatomy, wound healing, infiltration anesthesia, cleansing, irrigation, choice of suture materials, consultations, and more. It provides clear, concise guidance on everything from the patient’s arrival in the ED to discharge and follow-up care. And, more than 445 detailed illustrations—over 130 new to this edition—depict techniques for wound care and offer step-by-step guidance. 

Complications in Head and Neck Surgery, 2nd Edition

Effectively avoiding, recognizing, and managing complications is integral to your operative success. Let a multidisciplinary team of experts in otolaryngology, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and general surgery guide you through the full range of complications associated with every type of head and neck procedure . . . so you will be equipped to produce the most favorable outcomes for even the most challenging cases! * Expert, comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage of head and neck complications helps you to safely incorporate new surgical techniques into your practice.

• An emphasis on complication prevention and recognition assists you in avoiding the "complication cascade."

Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology: Expert Consult, 2nd Edition

Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition, by Paolo Gattuso, MD, Vijaya B. Reddy, MD, Odile David, MD, and Daniel J. Spitz, MD, is skillfully designed to help you confidently sign out your most complex and challenging cases. Covering a complete range of tumors and tumor-like conditions in all organ systems, it provides a user-friendly road map to the main criteria you should consider in order to differentiate between a variety of potential diagnoses that all have a very similar appearance.

Over 1,350 new full-color macro- and microphotographs provide a realistic basis for comparison to what you see under the microscope. Quick checklists cover all diagnostic possibilities to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Full-text online access at expertconsult.com allows you to reference the book from any computer and download all of its images.

Modern Surgical Pathology: 2-Volume Set, Expert Consult, 2nd Edition

Online and in print, Modern Surgical Pathology, 2nd Edition presents today's most complete, current, and practical assistance in evaluating and signing out surgical specimens. Nearly 3,000 high-quality color pathology images provide a crystal-clear basis for comparison to any sample you see under the microscope. Clinical, gross, microscopic, immunohistochemical, and molecular genetic features are integrated as appropriate for all tumors and tumor-like lesions, addressing all of the investigative contexts relevant to formulating an accurate diagnosis.

Diagnostic Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck

This resource is the authoritative guide to problematic areas of the head and neck for the surgical pathologist. With particular emphasis placed on diagnostic problems and differential diagnosis in addition to coverage of more common diagnostically straightforward lesions, you'll get the most complete diagnostic picture possible. The updated second edition features new coverage and a more user-friendly layout. Expert Consult functionality allows you to access the entire contents of the book online, from any internet connection.

• Features the most comprehensive collection of head and neck pathology specimens in one reference for comparison with your findings.
• Covers rare as well as common diagnoses to help you identify even the most obscure disease entities.
  

Management Options in Breast Cancer: Case Histories, Best Practice, and Clinical Decision-Making

Management Options in Breast Cancer is the only comprehensive resource devoted to exploring the systematic approach to breast cancer diagnosis, surgery, and postoperative care. This guide is an ideal tool for oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and gynecologists exploring alternative management options for breast cancer. In addition, trainees will find this text a valuable reference for learning the basic principles and clinical guidelines of the field. 

Key features in this stand-alone text: an international review of the management options in the field of breast cancer clinical practice case-based examples designed to aid in clinician decision-making two chapters devoted to rarely-explored topics: male breast cancer and geriatric breast cancer.

Craniofacial Trauma: Diagnosis and Management

In the first part, the classification and epidemiology of craniofacial fractures are outlined and specific problems are discussed. The second part deals with radiologic diagnostics and basic neurosurgical measures. The main part of the book covers operative principles and a step-by-step description of hard and soft tissue reconstruction after craniofacial trauma. Complications of craniofacial injuries and late reconstruction of craniofacial defects, including computer-assisted planning, are covered in the final part.

Neurology and Trauma Randolph W. Evans M.D.

Disorders due to trauma to the head, spine, and peripheral nerves are among the most common seen by neurologists and neurosurgeons. This 42 chapter book is the comprehensive, definitive work on the subject, offering coverage on a wide range of clinical issues. The second edition features completely new sections on sports and neurologic trauma and iatrogenic trauma to complement existing comprehensive sections on head trauma, spinal trauma, plexus and peripheral nerve injuries, post-traumatic pain syndromes, environmental trauma, and posttraumatic sequelae and medicolegal aspects. Twenty-two of the first edition's chapters have been revised and updated, eight with new coauthors, and 20 new chapters have been added.

Pediatric Surgery: Diagnosis and Management

"Pediatric Surgery, Diagnosis and Management" features contributions by leading experts in pediatric surgery and pediatric urology who have unique experience in their respective fields. The text provides detailed practical advice on the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired conditions in infants and children.