Principles of Surgery - Hardcover

Schwartz, Seymour I.; Shires, G. Tom; Spencer, Frank C.; Galloway, Aubrey C.; Shires III, G. Tom; Zinner, Michael J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070559287 ISBN 13: 9780070559288

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 1993

Synopsis

A 6th edition that celebrates the text's 25th anniversary, and features nearly 50% new material and a complete reorientation of material to better suit the needs of the general surgeon and internist. It also contains all new surgical techniques, including the latest in laparoscopy and endoscopy. In addition, the scientific principles underlying pathophysiology and surgical intervention accompany discussion of surgical diagnosis and management.

About this title

Book Description:

Contains the full text tables and illustrations of the seventh edition of Schwartz' Principles of Surgery plus over 500 self-assessment questions and new video segments of surgical procedures. Extensive cross-referencing within the text makes seamless movement across the Schwartz database easy and fast. Also, the self-assessment component on the disc will feature answers linked into the Schwartz text for more expanded review.

From the Back Cover:

Now, all 2,100 pages and 1,725 illustrations of the standard-setting Principles of Surgery are always right at your finger-tips - with this versatile, easy-to-navigate CD-ROM. Whether you're a resident gearing up for board exams or a practitioner who needs at-at-glance answers to surgical questions, this rapid-access electronic teaching tool is absolutely ideal. Reflected here are all the updates of the text's seventh edition; leading-edge insights on the science and practice of surgery from a host of new contributors; and new chapters on transplantation, surgical oncology, trauma, and more. You'll also discover: More than 700 PreTest self-assessment questions and answers with detailed explanations; Videos of 27 surgical procedures including the latest laparoscopic techniques; Quick-access, hyperlinked text for easy and extensive cross-referencing; Bookmarks and "sticky note" features that customize the database to your needs.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0070559287
• ISBN 13: 9780070559288
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 2048