Over 600 board like questions and answers are the core of this time-tested review of surgery. Answers are accompanied by detailed rationale and are referenced to the seventh edition of Schwartz et al Principles of Surgery for further review.

Introduction ix Acknowledgments xi Chapter 1 The Systemic Response to Injury Questions 1 Answers, Explanations, and References 8 Chapter 2 Fluid and Electrolyte Management of the Surgical Patient Questions 15 Answers, Explanations, and References 19 Chapter 3 Hemostasis, Surgical Bleeding, and Transfusion Questions 23 Answers, Explanations, and References 27 Chapter 4 Shock Questions 33 Answers, Explanations, and References 37 Chapter 5 Surgical Infections Questions 41 Answers, Explanations, and References 45 Chapter 6 Trauma Questions 49 Answers, Explanations, and References 53 Chapter 7 Burns Questions 57 Answers, Explanations, and References 62 Chapter 8 Wound Care and Wound Healing Questions 67 Answers, Explanations, and References 69 Chapter 9 Oncology Questions 71 Answers, Explanations, and References 74 Chapter 10 Transplantation Questions 77 Answers, Explanations, and References 80 Chapter 11 Surgical Complications Questions 85 Answers, Explanations, and References 87 Chapter 12 Physiologic Monitoring of the Surgical Patient Questions 89 Answers, Explanations, and References 92 Chapter 13 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Questions 95 Answers, Explanations, and References 98 Chapter 14 Breast Questions 101 Answers, Explanations, and References 104 Chapter 15 Tumors of the Head and Neck Questions 107 Answers, Explanations, and References 109 Chapter 16 Chest Wall, Pleura, Lung, and Mediastinum Questions 111 Answers, Explanations, and References 116 Chapter 17 Congenital Heart Disease Questions 123 Answers, Explanations, and References 126 Chapter 18 Acquired Heart Disease Questions 129 Answers, Explanations, and References 132 Chapter 19 Thoracic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection Questions 137 Answers, Explanations, and References 140 Chapter 20 Arterial Disease Questions 143 Answers, Explanations, and References 146 Chapter 21 Venous and Lymphatic Disease Questions 151 Answers, Explanations, and References 153 Chapter 22 Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease Questions 157 Answers, Explanations, and References 159 Chapter 23 Esophagus and Diaphragmatic Hernia Questions 161 Answers, Explanations, and References 165 Chapter 24 Stomach Questions 169 Answers, Explanations, and References 173 Chapter 25 Small Intestine Questions 177 Answers, Explanations, and References 180 Chapter 26 Colon, Rectum, and Anus Questions 183 Answers, Explanations, and References 186 Chapter 27 Appendix Questions 189 Answers, Explanations, and References 191 Chapter 28 Liver Questions 195 Answers, Explanations, and References 198 Chapter 29 Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary System Questions 203 Answers, Explanations, and References 206 Chapter 30 Pancreas Questions 209 Answers, Explanations, and References 212 Chapter 31 Spleen Questions 215 Answers, Explanations, and References 217 Chapter 32 lntraabdominal Infections Questions 219 Answers, Explanations, and References 221 Chapter 33 Abdominal Wall, Ornentum, Mesentery, and Retroperitoneum Questions 223 Answers, Explanations, and References 225 Chapter 34 Abdominal Wall Hernias Questions 227 Answers, Explanations, and References 229 Chapter 35 Pituitary and Adrenal Questions 231 Answers, Explanations, and References 234 Chapter 36 Thyroid and Parathyroid Questions 237 Answers, Explanations, and References 240 Chapter 37 Pediatric Surgery Questions 243 Answers, Explanations, and References 247 Chapter 38 Urology Questions 251 Answers, Explanations, and References 254 Chapter 39 Gynecology Questions 257 Answers, Explanations, and References 259 Chapter 40 Neurosurgery Questions 261 Answers, Explanations, and References 263 Chapter 41 Orthopaedics Questions 267 Answers, Explanations, and References 270 Chapter 42 Surgery of the Hand Questions 275 Answers, Explanations, and References 276 Chapter 43 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Questions 277 Answers, Explanations, and References 279 Chapter 44 Minimally Invasive Surgery Questions 281 Answers, Explanations, and References 283