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An ideal resource for learning on the go, Surgical Recall, 10th Edition, provides accurate, on-the-spot answers to the questions you’re most likely to encounter during rotations and on the shelf exam. Dr. Lorne H. Blackbourne and a team of student reviewers have updated this bestselling guide to include the latest advances in both general surgery and surgical subspecialities—all in a rapid-fire question-and-answer format that prepares you for success on exams and beyond.
Provides Rapid-Fire Reviews at the end of most chapters, while a pre- and post-book test evaluate your knowledge, determine your level of mastery, and identify areas for further focus
Contains Three-Dimensional Surgical Vignette Chess in a unique, three-column format for practice in handling patient scenarios and to assess knowledge for USMLE and shelf exams
Includes Surgical Overview and Background sections that offer practice advice and tricks of the trade
Features hundreds of mnemonics, acronyms, tips, prompts, and hints help you master and retain essential knowledge
Uses a strategic two-column format and concise procedure descriptions to prepare you for active participation in the operating suite
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Edition
10
ISBN/ISSN
9781975212506
Product Format
Vitalsource Interactive eBook
Edition
10
Publication Date
September 18, 2024
Lorne Blackbourne
Contents Dedication ..........................................................................................................................................................iii Editors ....................................................................................................................................................................iv Preface ....................................................................................................................................................................v Figure Credits ....................................................................................................................................................vi Pre- and Post-Book Test: Top 100 Clinical Microvignettes for the Shelf Exam ........ xii SECTION I OVERVIEW ........................................................1 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 2. Surgical Syndromes ................................................................................................................... 8 3. Surgical Most Commons ..................................................................................................... 10 4. Surgical Percentages .............................................................................................................. 11 5. Surgical Instruments .............................................................................................................. 12 6. Sutures and Stitches............................................................................................................... 20 7. Surgical Knot Tying ................................................................................................................. 26 8. Procedures for the Surgical Ward and Clinic ...................................................... 31 9. Incisions............................................................................................................................................ 38 10. Surgical Positions ..................................................................................................................... 42 11. Surgical Speak ............................................................................................................................. 43 12. Preoperative 101 ....................................................................................................................... 44 13. Surgical Operations You Should Know .................................................................... 45 14. Wounds ............................................................................................................................................. 53 15. Drains and Tubes ....................................................................................................................... 54 16. Surgical Anatomy Pearls ..................................................................................................... 63 SECTION II BACKGROUND SURGICAL INFORMATION ..............................66 17. Fluids and Electrolytes ......................................................................................................... 66 18. Blood and Blood Products ................................................................................................ 78 19. Surgical Hemostasis ............................................................................................................... 82 20. Common Surgical Medications ..................................................................................... 83 21. Complications .............................................................................................................................. 88 22. Common Causes of Ward Emergencies ............................................................... 100 23. Surgical Respiratory Care ................................................................................................ 10224. Surgical Nutrition .................................................................................................................. 104 25. Shock ............................................................................................................................................... 106 26. Surgical Infection ................................................................................................................... 110 27. Fever ................................................................................................................................................. 117 28. Surgical Prophylaxis ............................................................................................................ 118 29. Surgical Radiology ................................................................................................................ 119 30. Anesthesia ................................................................................................................................... 124 31. Surgical Ulcers .......................................................................................................................... 127 32. Surgical Oncology ................................................................................................................. 128 SECTION III GENERAL SURGERY .............................................. 130 33. GI Hormones and Physiology ...................................................................................... 130 34. Acute Abdomen and Referred Pain ........................................................................ 132 35. Hernias ........................................................................................................................................... 136 36. Laparoscopy ............................................................................................................................... 147 37. Trauma............................................................................................................................................ 148 38. Burns ................................................................................................................................................ 167 39. Upper GI Bleeding ................................................................................................................. 173 40. Stomach ........................................................................................................................................ 183 41. Bariatric Surgery ..................................................................................................................... 189 42. Ostomies ....................................................................................................................................... 192 43. Small Intestine ......................................................................................................................... 194 44. Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 199 45. Carcinoid Tumors ................................................................................................................... 204 46. Fistulas ........................................................................................................................................... 208 47. Colon and Rectum ................................................................................................................ 211 48. Anus .................................................................................................................................................. 225 49. Lower GI Bleeding ................................................................................................................. 233 50. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn Disease and Ulcerative Colitis ..................................................................................................................... 236 51. Liver .................................................................................................................................................. 240 52. Portal Hypertension ............................................................................................................ 248 53. Biliary Tract ................................................................................................................................. 252 54. Pancreas ........................................................................................................................................ 267 55. Breast ............................................................................................................................................... 279 56. Endocrine ..................................................................................................................................... 295 57. Thyroid Gland ........................................................................................................................... 311 58. Parathyroid ................................................................................................................................. 322 59. Spleen and Splenectomy ................................................................................................ 327 60. Surgically Correctable HTN ............................................................................................ 331 61. Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Lymphomas ................................................................ 331 62. Skin Lesions ................................................................................................................................ 333 63. Melanoma .................................................................................................................................... 335 64. Surgical Intensive Care ...................................................................................................... 338 65. Vascular Surgery..................................................................................................................... 351 SECTION IV SUBSPECIALTY SURGERY ......................................... 368 66. P edia tric Sur ger y.................................................................................................................... 368 67. Plastic Surgery ......................................................................................................................... 404 68. Hand Surgery ............................................................................................................................ 408 69. Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery.......................................................... 416 70. Thoracic Surgery .................................................................................................................... 439 71. Cardiovascular Surgery ..................................................................................................... 457 72. Transplant Surgery ............................................................................................................... 477 73. Orthopedic Surgery ............................................................................................................. 491 74. Neurosurgery ............................................................................................................................ 515 75. Urology .......................................................................................................................................... 531 Three-Dimensional Surgical Vignette Chess for the Shelf Examination .................547 Index ..................................................................................................................................................................569
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