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A companion to the award-winning Browse's Introduction to the Symptoms and Signs of Surgical Disease, this volume provides clear insight into how the pathological features and extent of disease dictate necessary diagnostic investigations and treatment. Like its established partner, it is a practical and concise textbook that is easy to read and use. The content is highly structured, with each chapter divided into three sections: Relevant Pathology provides a brief description of the important pathological features of the disease relevant to the clinical diagnosis, investigations, and treatment Investigations covers significant clinical findings, including radiological, biochemical, haematological, immunological, pathological, and genetic Treatment reviews all aspects of management Other key features include more than 300 high-quality clinical photographs and 60 color line drawings to enhance textual explanations, as well as learning and review boxes to aid understanding and provide a tool for self-assessment. The book is essential reading for all medical students undertaking a surgical rotation or preparing for their surgical exams.
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Principles and Methods of InvestigationPrinciples and Methods of ManagementBacterial and Viral InfectionsGeneral and Facial AppearancesThe Skin and Subcutaneous TissuesMajor TraumaFractures, Joint Injuries and Diseases of BonesThe Bones, Joints and Soft Tissues of the Upper LimbThe Bones, Joints and Soft Tissues of the Lower LimbThe SpineThe Arteries, Veins and LymphaticsThe Mouth, Tongue and LipsThe Neck and the Salivary GlandsThe Thoracic Cage, Lungs and HeartThe BreastThe Abdominal Wall and GroinAbdominal PainOther Abdominal Symptoms, Masses, the Spleen and Obesity SurgeryThe Colon, Rectum and AnusThe Urinary TractThe External Genitalia
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Norman L. Browse KT MD FRCS FRCP Professor of Surgery, Emeritus, University of London, UK Honorary Consulting Surgeon, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK Past-President, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UKJohn Black MD FRCS Consultant Surgeon, Worcester Royal Hospital, UKPresident, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UKKevin G. Burnand MS FRCS MBBS Professor of Vascular Surgery, Emeritus, and Former Chairman of the Academic Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia in the Cardiovascular Division of King's College at the St Thomas' Campus, London, UK Honorary Consultant Surgeon, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UKSteven A. Corbett BSc PhD FRCS FRCS(Tr&Orth) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UKWilliam E. G. Thomas MS FRCS Consultant Surgeon, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery, University of Sheffield, UKVice President and Member of Council, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK
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This set contains the latest edition of the world-renowned Browse's Introduction to the Symptoms & Signs of Surgical Disease together with its companion Browse's Introduction to the Investigation and Management of Surgical Disease. It provides complete coverage of the surgical curriculum at the undergraduate level and is also an ideal companion for candidates in preparation for MRCS and equivalent postgraduate examinations.
Browse's Introduction to the Symptoms & Signs of Surgical Disease
Written for medical students and junior doctors, the fifth edition of this essential textbook has been fully revised and updated, including additional illustrations and photographs. The text teaches the clinical symptoms and signs of surgical disease, stressing the importance of a thorough history and bedside examination. Presenting the symptoms and signs in a formalized, systematic manner, it describes in detail the techniques of clinical examination, enabling students to elicit key symptoms and make sound clinical decisions.
Browse's Introduction to the Investigation and Management of Surgical Disease
This volume provides clear insight into how the pathological features and extent of disease dictate necessary diagnostic investigations and treatment.
The content is highly structured, with each chapter divided into three sections:
Relevant Pathology provides a brief description of the important pathological features of the disease relevant to the clinical diagnosis, investigations, and treatment
Investigations covers significant clinical findings, including radiological, biochemical, haematological, immunological, pathological, and genetic
Treatment reviews all aspects of management
Other key features include more than 300 high-quality clinical photographs and 60 color line drawings to enhance textual explanations, as well as learning and review boxes to aid understanding and provide a tool for self-assessment. The book is essential reading for all medical students undertaking a surgical rotation or preparing for their surgical exams.
