Clinical Scenarios in Thoracic Surgery (Clinical Scenarios in Surgery Series) [Hardcover]

Robert Kalimi (Editor), L. Penfield Faber (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078174797X | ISBN-13: 978-0781747974 | Publication Date: March 23, 2004 | Edition: 1

This unique case-based review of thoracic surgery offers excellent preparation for oral board examinations, which emphasize both general knowledge and case management. Written by recognized experts, the book presents a variety of cases covering the full spectrum of thoracic surgical diseases. Each case begins with the clinical presentation and proceeds to X-ray report, differential diagnosis, CT scan report, diagnosis and recommendation, surgical approach, outcome, and discussion. X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopic photographs, and other relevant illustrations accompany the text. Some cases include postoperative complications and discussion of the causes, evaluation, and management of these complications.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Respiratory Care, Volume 50, Issue 4 -- "It is a pleasure to read and learn from a text that attempts to translate textbook information into readable and memorable case-by-case prose. I must credit this book with helping me gain much initial knowledge to begin my thoracic surgical training. This is a text that can be useful not only in the setting of thoracic surgery training but also in thoracic surgery practice, both private and academic. Overall, the text is a wonderful way to relate textbook topics as captivating case scenarios that allow for ease of learning without confusing minute details. This book may be one way to quickly review for an exam, or perhaps gain memorable clinical experience prior to a specific new case as a thoracic surgical trainee or junior attending. All in all, this text is valuable for its memorable and captivating way to learn about thoracic surgery and study for board exams. Case presentations take advantage of the need for more interactive teaching in the adult learner, and present the material in a practical way similar to how we see it in practice."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (March 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078174797X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781747974
• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,628,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent realistic review of the especiality daily work, July 28, 2004

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This review is from: Clinical Scenarios in Thoracic Surgery (Clinical Scenarios in Surgery Series) (Hardcover)

This book has the adavantage of being written by thoracic surgeons in a realistic way (cases may not have an easy happy ending). Differential diagnoses are well reasoned and explained.