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| CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery, 16th Edition |
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ISBN: 978-1-265-44927-8,
1410 pages,
Soft Cover
ISBN-10: 1-265-44927-9 |
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| Copyright: |
2025 |
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| Edition: |
16th |
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| Editor: |
Doherty, Gerard M., MD |
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Specialties:
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General Surgery |
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| Publisher: |
McGraw Hill |
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1325 Avenue of Americas, 7th Floor |
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New York, NY 10019 |
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UNITED STATES |
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P: 800-338-3987
F: 800-953-8691 |
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http://www.mhprofessional.com/medical |
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| List Price: |
$99.00 |
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At A Glance
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The evidence-based, point-of-care information you need to master the full scope of diseases and disorders most often treated by surgeons Organized by organ system, Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Surgery begins with the relationship between surgeons and their patients, training and professionalism, preoperative care, postoperative care, and surgical complications. Subsequent chapters cover wound healing, inflammation, infection, antibiotics, fluid and electrolyte management, and surgical metabolism and nutrition. Learn more and order here.
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Reviewer:
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Carol Scott-Conner,
MD, PhD, MBA, MFA
(University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)
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Are the author's objectives met? |
10 |
| 1-10 |
Rate the worthiness of those objectives. |
8 |
| 1-5 |
Is this written at an appropriate level? |
5 |
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Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
4 |
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Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
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Rate the authority of the authors. |
5 |
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Are there sufficient illustrations? |
5 |
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Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. |
5 |
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Rate the print quality of the illustrations. |
4 |
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Are there sufficient references? |
5 |
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Rate the currency of the references. |
5 |
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Rate the pertinence of the references. |
5 |
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Rate the helpfulness of the index. |
5 |
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If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book |
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Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? |
8 |
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If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? |
8 |
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Reviewer:
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Carol Scott-Conner,
MD, PhD, MBA, MFA
(University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics)
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Description
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| This is a classic compact textbook of surgery which emphasizes practical information and concise readability. The previous edition was published in 2020 and rapid advances in the field amply justify a new edition. This updated edition substantially revised many chapters and adds numerous new chapters. |
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Purpose
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| This book is a concise reference source primarily for students and residents. The book emphasizes practical information throughout. Its mission is to serve as an introductory text for trainees, and as a ready reference for practicing surgeons and for those who refer patients for surgical procedures. |
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Audience
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| This book's primary audience is trainees in the field of general surgery and as previously noted, it will amply meet the needs of this intended audience. The authors are all highly credible authorities in their fields. The editor has shepherded the book through several revisions, remaining true to the original authors of the first edition (which was a classic in the field). A compact text will, of course, not cover everything in detail. This is a virtue, rather than a fault, because the editor has been careful to include the most pertinent and high-value information for the intended readers. |
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Features
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| The book comprises 50 chapters. It begins with general topics such as preoperative and postoperative care and then segues into specific organs and surgical subspecialties (such as GYN surgery). Chapters on "Operating Room Safety" and "Power Sources in Surgery" are particularly noteworthy. The book presents information throughout in algorithmic format, and the text is replete with tables, carefully chosen illustrations, and bullet points. Each chapter includes boxed references. Carefully written multiple choice questions allow for testing and consolidating knowledge. |
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Assessment
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| This is an excellent revision of a high-quality book. Rapid changes in the field amply justify this careful revision. It is highly recommended for students and residents in general surgery and will be of use to practitioners as well. |
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