Surgery

Cognitive Pearls in General Surgery

This text is organized by organ system and the illustrations highlight surgical pearls borne of experience and polished by the study of pertinent references. Hand-drawn and illustrated figures show exact anatomical relationships as we see them in-vivo. A question/answer format augments the images to allow the reader to actively reflect on the topic and to appraise his/her knowledge in that area. The discussion sections strive to explain not only what the correct answer is, but also why the distractors are wrong, in order to motivate discussion and self-reflection.

Cognitive Pearls in General Surgery details the explicit thought processes and associations that underlie the understanding of the topics at hand, with the intent of enhancing the fun and enjoyment that only an informed and well-grounded practice of surgery can provide.

Table of contents :

Front Matter....Pages i-xi

The Neck....Pages 1-48

Thoracic Wall and Pleura....Pages 49-59

Breast....Pages 61-73

Larynx and Respiratory System....Pages 75-91

Mediastinum, Heart, and Great Vessels in the Thorax....Pages 93-115

Diaphragm....Pages 117-129

Abdominal Pain....Pages 131-145

Abdominal Wall and Hernias....Pages 147-169

Peritoneum, Omentum, and Internal Hernias....Pages 171-189

Retroperitoneum and Great Vessels in the Abdomen....Pages 191-207