This thoroughly revised New Edition provides an algorithmic approach to the evaluation and management of more than 150 common surgical problems. It integrates new chapters on special issues in geriatric surgery · issues in surgical patients with HIV · obesity surgery · hernia · deep vein thrombosis · organ donation · inguinal and scrotal conditions in children · anal fissure -- and much more. Clearly drawn algorithms and concise corresponding text make this reference easy to use.
15. Otorrhea 16. Epistaxis 17. Skin Cancer of the Face 18. Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity 19. Salivary Gland Tumors 20. Neck Mass 21. Carcinoma of the Larynx
37. Achalasia 38. Carcinoma of the Esophagus 39. Esophageal Perforation 40. Caustic Ingestion 41. Gastroesophageal Reflux 42. Gastric Ulcer 43. Duodenal Ulcer 44. Obesity 45. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding 46. Bleeding Esophageal Varices 47. Jaundice 48. Obstructive Jaundice: Interventional Options 49. Cholelithiasis (Gallstones) 50. Common Bile Duct Stones 51. Liver Tumor 52. Hepatocellular Carcinoma 53. Hepatic Abscess 54. Acute Pancreatitis 55. Chronic Pancreatitis 56. Pancreatic Pseudocyst 57. Periampullary Carcinoma 58. Small Bowel Obstruction 59. Acute Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion 60. Short Bowel Syndrome 61. Enterocutaneous Fistula 62. Gastrointestinal Lymphoma 63. Crohns Disease of the Small Bowel 64. Acute Right Lower Quadrant Pain 65. Large Bowel Obstruction 66. Diverticulitis 67. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding 68. Ulcerative Colitis 69. Carcinoma of the Colon 70. Carcinoma of the Rectum or Anus 71. Anorectal Abscess/ Fistula 72. Hemorrhoids 73. Pilonidal Disease 74. Anal Fissure 75. Hernia 76. Cancer of Unknown Primary
BREAST & SOFT TISSUE
77. Nipple Discharge 78. Gynecomastia 79. Dominant Breast Mass 80. Occult Breast Lesion 81. Early Breast Carcinoma 82. Advanced Breast Cancer 83. Recurrent Breast Carcinoma 84. Retroperitoneal Mass 85. Melanoma 86. Extremity Soft Tissue Tumor