Mastery in general surgery short cases /
by Marc Weijie Ong, Wee Ming Tay and Cheng Hock Low.
- Singapore : World Scientific Publishing Company, 2022
- 1 online resource (446, pages) : color illustrations.
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Include index
1. Inguinal hernia -- 2. Incisional hernia -- 3. Umbilical and paraumbilical hernia -- 4. Stoma -- 5. Thyroid -- 6. Venous system -- 7. Arterial system -- 8. Diabetic and neuro-ischemic foot ulcer -- 9. Jaundice -- 10. Parotid and salivary glands --11. Head and neck lumps --12. Breast -- 13. Benign skin lesions -- 14. Malignant skin lesions -- 15. Abdominal masses --16. Abdominal scars -- 17. Surgical drains -- 18 Scrotal masses
The clinical examination of common surgical conditions has been paramount in accurate diagnosis and management. This book provides a framework for candidates preparing for the short case clinical component of the surgical examination. It can be used as a companion to other surgical textbooks and a guide for medical students and surgical residents in preparation for clinical work.
It includes detailed description of clinical examination steps and techniques, proper presentation of cases, as well as tips and lessons gained from past surgical examinations. The questions and answers in this book are designed according to the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) format. They are divided into simple and advanced questions according to difficulty intended at the undergraduate, post-graduate and exit level.
The book will be helpful in developing a structure to prepare for the surgical clinical examinations, viva and the OSCE. The illustrations and algorithms included will help the reader grasp concepts of the surgical topic easily and aid the candidate in passing the surgical examinations with confidence.