Clinical Surgical Case Manual

Description

Clinical Surgical Case Manual is the second edition of this extensive handbook, providing invaluable guidance on the management of various surgical conditions, and tips for medical students on theory, clinical and viva voce examinations.

The book is organised by disorder type, with 92 chapters presenting various surgical cases, their presentation and management options. This edition is fully revised and updated, with two new chapters on ‘Perforation of Hollow Viscus’ and ‘General Oncology for Surgeons’.

Frequently asked questions are included at the end of some chapters, as well as a checklist at the beginning of the book to aid medical students with exam revision. 151 illustrations and images enhance readers’ understanding of each condition.

Clinical Surgical Case Manual is a comprehensive and versatile resource, useful for teaching sessions by professors in surgery, preparation for surgical examination for postgraduates, and as a reference guide for medical practitioners.

Key Points

• 92 chapters covering the management of various surgical conditions
• 2 new chapters on ‘Perforation of Hollow Viscus’ and ‘General Oncology for Surgeons’
• FAQs and checklist to aid exam revision
• 151 images and illustrations
• Fully revised, new edition
• First edition published 2009

Author information 

Kanchana Sundaramurthy Dip NB (Surg) MRCSEd
Consultant Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Contents

1. Examination of Lump and Ulcer 2. Carbuncle 3. Ganglion 4. Basal Cell Carcinoma 5. Squamous Cell Carcinoma 6. Malignant Melanoma 7. Radio-Dermatitis 8. Keloids 9. Split Skin Grafting 10. Bone Secondaries 11. Soft Tissue Sarcoma 12. Cervical Spondylosis 13. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 14. Peripheral Nerves 15. Chronic Arterial Occlusion 16. Acute Arterial Occlusion 17. Aneurysms 18. Arterio-Venous Fistula 19. Arteritis 20. Hemangioma 21. Embolization 22. Gangrene 23. Amputation 24. Varicose Veins 25. Deep Venous Thrombosis 26. Leg Ulcers 27. Drainage Area of each Lymph Nodal Group 28. Lymphedema 29. Lymphoma 30. Cleft Lip and Palate 31. Oral Cavity Cancer 32. Evaluation of Neck Masses 33. Neck Secondaries 34. Tuberculous Cervical Lymph Nodes 35. Non-Lymph Nodal Neck Masses 36. Branchial Sinus and Fistula 37. Salivary Glands 38. Thyroid Gland 39. Breast 40. Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease 41. Bariatric Surgery 42. Examination of an Abdominal Case 43. Gastric Outlet Obstruction 44. Carcinoma of Stomach 45. Sarcoma of Stomach 46. Primary GI Lymphoma 47. Mesenteric Cyst 48. Perforation of Hollow Viscus 49. Intestinal Obstruction 50. Small Bowel Tumors 51. Irritable Bowel Syndrome 52. Appendicitis 53. Ulcerative Colitis 54. Colorectal Carcinoma 55. Rectal Prolapse 56. Anal Fissure 57. Fistula in Ano 58. Hemorrhoids 59. Anal Carcinoma 60. Pilonidal Sinus 61. Liver Secondaries with Occult Primary 62. Obstructive Jaundice 63. Portal Hypertension 64. Pseudopancreatic Cyst 65. Insulinoma 66. Hernia 67. Retroperitoneal Mass 68. Examination of an Urological Case 69. Hydronephrosis 70. Pyonephrosis 71. Polycystic Kidneys. 72. Renal Cell Carcinoma 73. Urothelial Tumors 74. Bladder Carcinoma 75. Examination Of Male Genitalia 76. Undescended Testis 77. Testicular Tumors 78. Hydrocele 79. Varicocele 80. Acute Scrotum In Children 81. Fournier’s Gangrene. 82. Epispadias 83. Carcinoma Of Penis 84. Genito-Urinary Trauma 85. Rheumatoid Arthritis 86. Diabetic Foot 87. Mycetoma Foot 88. Blood Transfusion, Components And Complications 89. Septicemia And Septic Shock 90.Principles Of General Oncology 91. Basic Immunology For Surgeons 92. Procedures