Raftery Andrew T., Delbridge Michael S., Wagstaff Marcus J.D., Bridge Katherine I. (eds.) Churchill's Pocketbook of Surgery

5th edition. — Elsevier, 2017. — 592 p.The Fifth Edition of this highly-praised and bestselling pocketbook continues to deliver a concise and didactic account of the essential features of all common surgical disorders. The book covers fundamental principles as well as providing basic information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and post-operative care. The text includes an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment. The book provides comprehensive coverage of general surgery but in addition covers the basic needs of the medical student and those in the early years of postgraduate training as far as the surgical specialities are concerned.Introduction to surgery
An introduction to surgical techniques and practical procedures
Investigative procedures
Shock and trauma
Preoperative and postoperative care
Infection and surgery
Management of malignant disease
Head, neck and otorhinolaryngology
Thorax
Breast
Endocrine surgery
Abdominal wall and hernia
Acute abdomen
Alimentary tract
Peripheral vascular disease
Urology
Othopaedics
Neurosurgery
Plastic surgery and skin
Paediatric surgery
Organ and tissue transplantation
Gynaecology and obstetrics