Pocket Manual of General Thoracic Surgery 2015th Edition (2015) by Amin Madani PDF

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​This pocket manual is a quick-reference handbook for general thoracic surgery. It is organized into 9 chapters providing a concise, yet inclusive list of the most common pathologies seen in thoracic surgery: pre-operative evaluation, peri-operative care, lungs and airways (divided into 3 separate sections to cover the vast number of topics), pleural disorders, mediastinal disorders, chest wall disorders, thoracic trauma, and benign and malignant esophageal disorders. The content of each chapter was specifically structured to make the handbook a high-yield reference that includes numerous management algorithms, flow diagrams, tables and images. Unlike a comprehensive textbook, paragraphs are kept at a minimum and the written material is presented using lists and bullet points to facilitate learning and retention. More importantly, the content is evidence-based and highlights the various controversies in the field.The Pocket Manual of General Thoracic Surgery is an irreplaceable educational tool amongst trainees and practicing physicians.

Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Review Designed as a pocket manual for the practice of thoracic surgery, this book enables readers to quickly retrieve information on common issues in this rapidly changing discipline. … This is an excellent book for students, trainees, and support staff with an interest or involvement in this exciting field of surgery.” (Michael Bates, Doody’s Book Reviews, October, 2015) From the Back Cover This pocket manual is a quick-reference handbook for general thoracic surgery. It is organized into nine chapters providing a concise, yet inclusive list of the most common pathologies seen in thoracic surgery: pre-operative evaluation, peri-operative care, lungs and airways (divided into three separate sections to cover the vast number of topics), pleural disorders, mediastinal disorders, chest wall disorders, thoracic trauma, and benign and malignant esophageal disorders. The content of each chapter was specifically structured to make the handbook a high-yield reference that includes numerous management algorithms, flow diagrams, tables and images. Unlike a comprehensive textbook, paragraphs are kept at a minimum and the written material is presented using lists and bullet points to facilitate learning and retention. More importantly, the content is evidence-based and highlights the various controversies in the field.The Pocket Manual of General Thoracic Surgeryis an irreplaceable educational tool amongst trainees and practicing physicians. About the Author Amin Madani MDMcGill UniversityMontreal, Canada Lorenzo Ferri MD PhD FACS FRCSCMcGill UniversityMontreal, Canada Andrew Seely MD PhD FRCSCThe Ottawa Hospital – General CampusUniversity of OttawaOttawa, Canada Read more

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