The Mont Reid Surgical Handbook: Mobile Medicine Series [Paperback]

Essential reading for residents and medical students, this popular handbook is a must-have resource for convenient, quick access to information on managing common surgical problems. Written by current surgery residents at the University of Cincinnati, the completely updated 7th Edition focuses on the surgical treatments, guidelines, procedures, and topics you need to know - both in print and online.

• Provides comprehensive guidelines for the treatment of the most common surgical conditions, including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as relevant pathophysiology.
• Includes surgical management that encompasses state-of-the-art technology and emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, including important coverage of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and herniorrhaphy.
• Provides guidelines for proper medical record keeping as well as other mediocolegal aspects of surgical care.
• Offers detailed figures depicting important anatomical structures and operative techniques.

• New chapters cover Surgical Risk Assessment, Head and Neck Malignancy, Mediastinal Tumors, Dialysis Access, and Robotics.
• Rapid References section offers handy formulas and charts in one easy-access location.
• Thoroughly revised content throughout ensures that you stay up to date.
• Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Chapter 1. Surgical History and Physical Examination