Ellis and Calne's Lecture Notes in General Surgery , 14th Edition

Ellis and Calnes Lecture Notes in General Surgery is a comprehensive guide to general surgery, covering clinical surgical problems and treatment principles for medical students and doctors in training. With electronic access to extra material and color illustrations, it is trusted by generations of medical students and is an essential reference for the MRCS examination.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Ellis and Calnes Lecture Notes in General Surgery is a comprehensive guide that delves into the fundamentals of general surgery while systematically addressing all the clinical surgical issues that a student or doctor in training may encounter and requires knowledge about. The text encompasses treatment principles written at a level suitable for medical students and doctors in training. It features color illustrations throughout and offers electronic access to a wealth of supplementary material, including case studies, radiological and clinical images, and biographies.

Sample topics covered in Ellis and Calnes Lecture Notes in General Surgery include:

Surgical strategy: This encompasses the planning and execution of surgical procedures, considering factors such as patient anatomy, surgical techniques, and postoperative care.

Human factors in surgery: This explores the influence of human factors on surgical outcomes, such as teamwork, communication, and stress management.

Fluid and nutrition management: This discusses the administration of fluids and nutrients to patients before, during, and after surgery, aiming to maintain optimal health and prevent complications.

Preoperative assessment: This involves evaluating the patient's medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests to determine the best surgical approach and minimize risks.

Postoperative complications: This covers the management and prevention of complications that may arise after surgery, such as infections, bleeding, and wound healing issues.

Acute infections: This focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of infections that occur in the immediate postoperative period, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.

Tumors: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of various types of tumors, including malignancies and benign tumors.

Shock: This addresses the management of shock, a condition characterized by a drop in blood pressure and organ dysfunction, which can occur in critical situations.

Trauma surgery: This involves the treatment of injuries resulting from trauma, such as fractures, burns, and head injuries.

Burns: This section covers the management of burns, including the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with burn injuries.

The skin and its adnexae: This focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer.

Arterial disease: This covers the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the arteries, such as aneurysms, atherosclerosis, and peripheral arterial disease.

The heart and thoracic aorta: This section discusses the anatomy and pathology of the heart and thoracic aorta, as well as the management of conditions such as heart failure and aortic aneurysms.

The chest and lungs: This covers the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer.

The brain and meninges: This section focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, and brain tumors.

Head injury: This covers the management of head injuries, including concussion, skull fractures, and brain hemorrhage.

The spine: This section discusses the anatomy and pathology of the spine, as well as the management of conditions such as spinal fractures, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative spine diseases.

Peripheral nerve injuries: This encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of nerve injuries, including nerve compression, nerve damage, and peripheral neuropathy.

The oral cavity and the salivary glands: This section focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of oral and salivary gland conditions, including dental diseases, oral infections, and salivary gland disorders.

The oesophagus, stomach and duodenum: This section covers the anatomy and pathology of the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum, as well as the management of conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and gastrointestinal tumors.

The kidney, ureter, bladder, testes and prostate: This section discusses the anatomy and function of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, testes, and prostate, as well as the management of conditions such as kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and prostate cancer.

Trusted by generations of medical students, including the current authors, the clinical emphasis of Ellis and Calnes Lecture Notes in General Surgery makes it an essential reference for all those seeking to delve deeper into the field of general surgery. It is also a valuable revision text for medical students and junior surgeons preparing for the MRCS examination.

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Weight: 1014g
Dimension: 171 x 245 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119862482