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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Dedication ..........................................................................................................................................................iii

Editors ....................................................................................................................................................................iv

Preface ....................................................................................................................................................................v

Figure Credits ....................................................................................................................................................vi

Pre- and Post-Book Test: Top 100 Clinical Microvignettes for the Shelf Exam ........ xii

 

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

 

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 ................................................................................................ 102

24. 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

 

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

 

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