This book focuses on the diagnostic impact of CT scans in severe abdominal trauma and in non-traumatic acute abdomen, the two clinical entities that constitute the main reasons for referrals for this imaging technique from the intensive care unit.
The purpose of this book specifically is to teach surgeons (academic or community), surgical fellows and surgical residents regardless of the surgical specialty, the skills to appraise what they read in the surgical literature.
Few doctors receive formal training in how to conduct an outpatient consultation or how to compose and dictate an outpatient letter. This book provides the background information to enable rational decision making. It describes reasonable and safe lines of management suitable for most patients.
Fully revised, second edition presenting latest advances in general surgery. Includes several new topics and covers both conventional and laparoscopic procedures. Previous edition (9788184481952) published in 2008.