Publisher's Synopsis
The 3rdEdition of this popular clinical text guides readers through the fundamentalsof general surgery as well as the latest techniques and principles. It offers quick access to the core knowledge that enables readers to communicate effectively with practitioners in the surgical ward. It begins with note and order writing...progresses through key procedures, organised by anatomic or physiologic systems...continues with advice on surgical critical care...and concludes with chapters on educational resources and surgical milestones.