SRB's Clinical Methods in Surgery (3^rd Ed.)

This book is a comprehensive guide to clinical methods in surgery for medical students.

Divided into six sections, the text begins with examination methods in general surgery. The following sections cover different body systems, trauma and orthopaedics.

The third edition has been fully revised and updated and many new topics added. The book concludes with new chapters on X-rays, instruments and specimens for quick revision.

Each chapter is presented in a step by step manner explaining history, clinical examination, investigations and differential diagnosis. Some topics include case studies and clinical pearls to assist learning.

Key points are highlighted in colour boxes and the text is enhanced by more than 2100 images and illustrations, many of which are new to this edition.

The book includes access to complimentary videos demonstrating examination techniques.

Key points

• Fully revised, new edition explaining clinical methods in surgery
• Third edition features new chapters on X-rays, instruments and specimens
• Includes access to complimentary videos demonstrating examination techniques
• Previous edition (9789351525264) published 2015

Section 1: Examination in General Surgery

1. Introduction to Clinical Approach and Examination
2. Investigations
3. Examination and Clinical Approach of an Ulcer
4. Examination and Clinical Approach of a Swelling/Lump
5. Examination and Clinical Approach of Sinus and Fistula
6. Examination and Clinical Approach in Arterial Diseases
7. Examination and Clinical Approach in Venous Diseases
8. Examination and Clinical Approach to Lymphatic System
9. Examination and Clinical Approach to Peripheral Nervous System
10. Examination and Clinical Approach in Diseases of Muscles, Tendons and Fasciae
11. Clinical Approach and Examination of Oral Cavity
12. Clinical Approach and Examination of Jaw History
13. Clinical Approach and Examinations of Pharynx, Larynx, Nasal Cavities and Paranasal Sinuses
14. Clinical Approaches and Examination of Salivary Glands
15. Clinical Approaches and Examination of Neck
16. Clinical Approach and Examination of Thyroid
17. Clinical Approaches and Examination of Breast
18. Clinical Approaches and Examination of Hernia
19. Clinical Approaches and Examination of inguinoscrotal and Scrotal Swelling
20. Approaches and Examination of Male External Genitalia

Section 2: Examination in Abdominal and Related Conditions

21. Approaches and Examinations in Chronic Abdominal Conditions
22. Approaches and Examination of Acute Abdomen
23. Approaches and Examination of Mass Abdomen
24. Approaches and Examination in Rectal and Vaginal Problems
25. Approaches and Examination in Dysphagia

Section 3: Examination in Specialized Areas

26. Approaches and Examination in Urinary Diseases
27. Approaches and Examination in Hand Diseases
28. Approaches and Examination in Foot Diseases
29. Approaches and Examination of Face and Head
30. Approaches and Examination in Intracranial Diseases
31. Approaches and Examination of Chest Diseases

Section 4: Examination in Trauma

32. Approaches and Examination in Head injuries
33. Approaches and Examination in Chest injuries
34. Approaches and Examination in Abdominal injuries

Section 5: Clinical Methods in Orthopedics

35. Approaches and Examination of Bone and Joint injuries
36. Approaches and Examinations in injuries of Various Joints
37. Approaches and Examination in Bone Diseases
38. Approaches and Examination of Pathological Joint
39. Approaches and Examinations in Pathologies of individual Joints
40. Approaches and Examinations in Spine injuries and Diseases

Section 6: Miscellaneous

41. Instruments
42. X-rays
43. Surgical Pathology

Index

Sriram Bhat M MS
Professor and Head, Department of Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru; Honorary Surgeon, Government Wenlock District Hospital, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India