Introduction

vii

Acknowledgments

ix

PART I

BASIC CONSIDERATIONS

1

1

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Core Competencies

3

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

2

Systemic Response to Injury and Metabolic Support

5

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

3

Fluid and Electrolyte Management of the Surgical Patient

13

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

4

Hemostasis, Surgical Bleeding, and Transfusion

21

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

5

Shock

31

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

6

Surgical Infections

41

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

7

Trauma

49

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

8

Burns

65

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

9

Wound Healing

69

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

10

Oncology

83

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

11

Transplantation

99

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

12

Patient Safety

107

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

13

Physiologic Monitoring of the Surgical Patient

117

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

14

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotics, and Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery

123

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

15

Molecular Biology

127

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

PART II

SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS

135

16

The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

137

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

17

The Breast

145

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

18

Disorders of the Head and Neck

155

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

19

Chest Wall, Lung, Mediastinum, and Pleura

167

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

20

Congenital Heart Disease

191

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

21

Acquired Heart Disease

201

Questions, Answervs, Explanations, and References

22

Thoracic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection

207

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

23

Arterial Disease

217

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

24

Venous and Lymphatic Disease

231

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

25

Esophagus and Diaphragmatic Hernia

239

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

26

Stomach

255

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

27

The Surgical Management of Obesity

271

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

28

Small Intestine

279

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

29

Colon, Rectum, and Anus

299

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

30

The Appendix

315

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

31

Liver

319

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

32

Gallbladder and the Extrahepatic Biliary System

337

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

33

Pancreas

349

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

34

Spleen

367

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

35

Abdominal Wall, Omentum, Mesentery, and Retroperitoneum

373

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

36

Soft Tissue Sarcomas

379

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

37

Inguinal Hernia

385

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

38

Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal

393

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

39

Pediatric Surgery

415

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

40

Urology

429

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

41

Gynecology

439

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

42

Neurosurgery

449

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

43

Orthopedic Surgery

461

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

44

Surgery of the Hand and Wrist

473

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

45

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

485

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

46

Surgical Considerations in the Elderly

493

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

47

Anesthesia of the Surgical Patient

499

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

48

Ethics, Palliative Care, and Care at the End of Life

507

Questions, Answers, Explanations, and References

Index

511