Publisher's Synopsis
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 À issues in surgical patients with HIV À obesity surgery À hernia À deep vein thrombosis À organ donation À inguinal and scrotal conditions in children À anal fissure -- and much more. Clearly drawn algorithms and concise corresponding text make this reference easy to use.
