The ABSITE Review

by Fiser, Steven M.

• ISBN13: 9780781770538
• ISBN10: 078177053X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-12
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This easy-to-use, comprehensive review for the ABSITE presents concise, digestible chunks of information in list and outline-format that facilitate rapid memorization. Every component of the exam is covered-basic science and clinical science in general surgery as well as surgical subspecialties. Use the ABSITE Review and enhance your scores now! New to this second edition: 4-color throughout, An increase in algorithms, Over 250 figures and tables! Completely updated text, Most recent ABSITE exam material. Inside you'll find: Common decision-making algorithms, Bold type highlights the most important information, Quick, detailed, outline-format review material. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Credits	p. vii
Preface to the First Edition	p. ix
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xi
Cell Biology	p. 1
Hematology	p. 5
Blood Products	p. 10
Immunology	p. 11
Infection	p. 14
Antibiotics	p. 18
Medicines and Pharmacology	p. 21
Anesthesia	p. 23
Fluids and Electrolytes	p. 28
Nutrition	p. 32
Oncology	p. 37
Transplantation	p. 41
Inflammation and Cytokines	p. 46
Wound Healing	p. 51
Trauma	p. 54
Critical Care	p. 71
Burns	p. 78
Plastics, Skin, and Soft Tissues	p. 82
Head and Neck	p. 89
Pituitary	p. 95
Adrenal	p. 97
Thyroid	p. 102
Parathyroid	p. 108
Breast	p. 112
Thoracic	p. 124
Cardiac	p. 131
Vascular	p. 137
Gastrointestinal Hormones	p. 157
Esophagus	p. 159
Stomach	p. 168
Liver	p. 181
Biliary System	p. 190
Pancreas	p. 198
Spleen	p. 209
Small Bowel	p. 213
Colorectal	p. 221
Anal and Rectal	p. 238
Hernias, Abdomen, and Surgical Technology	p. 245
Urology	p. 249
Gynecology	p. 253
Neurosurgery	p. 258
Orthopaedics	p. 263
Pediatric Surgery	p. 269
Statistics	p. 284
Appendix	p. 287
Index	p. 291
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