Review of Surgery

Here's the thoroughly revised and updated new edition of the surgical review book with the full authority of the new, 15th Edition of Dr. Sabiston's acclaimed Textbook of Surgery. Hundreds of questions probe the reader's understanding of all aspects of surgery. An emphasis on the biologic principles underlying modern surgical practice makes it the ideal study aid for residents and medical students taking qualifying exams. Practicing surgeons will find it a helpful tool in studying for recertification. Features: * Approximately 900 questions and answers cover the full spectrum of surgical practice. * The text provides correct answers with discussions on why a particular choice is correct, and why some of the choices are wrong. * Questions and answers are page-referenced to the parent text, Sabiston: Textbook of Surgery, 15th Edition, making it easy to turn to that definitive resource for more in-depth information. * Each major section of the review book is followed by a list of chapter titles (and authors) in the parent text from which the questions were derived. * Can be used independently or with the parent text. * The text reflects all of the updates and developments in surgical technique and technology that make the 15th Edition of the Textbook of Surgery today's state-of-the-art reference in the field.