Description

Don’t panic! "Crash Course" is here -that perfect set of lecture notes which no student ever really has the time to compile. These books deliver all of the information needed to get through a course or prepare for exams. Clear text covers the essential concepts of each discipline or specialty; learning features expedite mastery of the material; and review questions let readers assess their knowledge. With basic science books written by current medical students under faculty supervision, and clinical titles that pair senior specialists with doctors who have only recently begun training in the relevant field, Crash Course titles are designed to ideally meet the needs of today's medical students. Plus each of these titles includes complimentary access to www.studentconsult.com-where you’ll find the full text of the book online…Integration Links to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles…and much more!

Key Features

Clear, concise, narrative-style text covers exactly what students need to know-no more, no less.
Abundant two-color diagrams explain key concepts in an interesting visual way.
Learning features such as "hints and tips" and "comprehension check" boxes simplify study.
Multiple-choice and short-answer questions at the back of the books facilitate self assessment, and additional USMLE-style review questions are available to purchasers online at www.studentconsult.com.

The Patient Presents With…
1. Acute Abdominal Pain
2. Dyspepsia 4. Change in Bowel Habit
5. Abdominal Mass and Distension
6. Rectal Bleeding
7. Anorectal Pain
8. Jaundice
9. Dysphagia
10. Breast Lump
11. Neck Lump
12. Ischemic Limb
13. Leg Ulcer
14. Groin Swelling
15. Scrotal Swelling
16. Hematuria
17. Urinary Difficulty
18. Skin Lesion
19. Anemia
20. Postoperative Pyrexia
History, Examination, and Common Investigations
21. The Surgical Clerkship
22. Examination of a Surgical Patient
23. Writing Up a Surgical Patient
24. Investigation of a Surgical Patient
Background Information and Management Plans
25. Esophageal Disorders
26. Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
27. Disorders of Small Intestine
28. Colonic Disorders
29. Anorectal Disorders
30. Hepatobiliary Disorders
31. Gynecologic Disorders
32. Abdominal Hernias
33. Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
34. Neck Swellings
35. Breast Disorders
36. Vascular Disorders
37. Urologic Disorders
38. Skin Lesions
39. Soft Tissue Disorders
40. Trauma
41. Postoperative Care and Complications
42. Principles of Cancer Management
Self Assessment
USMLE Questions