<p>Convenient, portable access to the key information on each surgical topic covered in the encyclopedic, authoritative 17th edition of Townsend: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. Reflects all of the latest developments in field, including robotics, endovascular procedures, surgery in pregnant patients, ultrasound for surgeons, surgeon's role in disaster management, and emerging technologies. Excellent review book for ABSITE and board certification examinations. Ideal reference for medical students about to undergo their surgical rotation.</p>
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<li>Corresponds to the Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th Edition, section by section, making it easy to turn to that definitive resource for more in-depth information. </li>
<li>Provides quick, practical guidance to the entire field of surgery. </li>
<li>Bulleted text for easy reference. </li>
<li>Offers more figures and tables to help illustrate key points. </li>
<li>Reviews anatomy, physiology and basic science where relevant to patient care. Excellent study aid when preparing for ABSITE or board certification examinations. </li>
<li>Presents information in a user-friendly format.</li>
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Pocket Companion to Sabiston Textbook of Surgery

Medical Books

Courtney Townsend

Medicine

Saunders

<p>This excellent surgical study tool offers superb preparation for in-service and national qualifying exams. Readers can assess and expand their knowledge with more than 1000 challenging review questions, including answers and complete rationales. Page references to Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th Edition make it easy to consult the definitive resource for additional information on any subject. This Review reflects all of the updates and developments that make the Textbook a leader in the field: coverage of general surgery, as well as oncology, transplantation, gastrointestinal disease, vascular surgery, cardiac disorders, neurosurgery, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, urology, and many other surgical specialties.</p>
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<li>Totally revised and updated throughout, reflecting contemporary surgical issues, techniques, and practices. </li>
<li>50% more questions, approximately 1,100 questions and answers in all covering every area of general surgery and its main subspecialties. </li>
<li>Approximately 100 figures (halftones, line drawings), from the parent textbook that illustrate key learning points and an index to help the reader identify specific content quickly. </li>
<li>Chapters cover both clinical and relevant basic science of each area of surgery. </li>
<li>Answers at the end of each chapter, permitting easy test taking and self-assessment. </li>
<li>Coverage of general surgery, as well as oncology, transplantation, gastrointestinal disease, vascular surgery, cardiac disorders, neurosurgery, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, urology, and many other surgical specialties. </li>
<li>Each question is referenced to Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th Edition, for fast access to additional information on any given topic. </li>
<li>An excellent resource for residents (for in-service training exams, qualifying and certifying exams, and various specialty board reviews) as well as practicing surgeons (recertification exams) and medical students (USMLE and surgery course exams).</li>
</ul>With 6 additional contributors

Sabiston Textbook of Surgery Board Review

R. Daniel Beauchamp

B. Mark Evers

Kenneth L. Mattox

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