To-the-point information on more than 1000 diseases and disorders surgeons are most likely to encounter

The leading single-source surgery book for house-staff, students, practitioners, and surgeons

“All medical libraries should acquire this book, which is an outstanding text for medical students.” -- 4-star Doody’s review (of an earlier edition)

Authoritative, concise, and completely up-to-date, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Surgery features:

• Wide-ranging coverage that encompasses general surgery and all the important subspecialties including otolaryngology, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pediatrics
• References linked to recent journal articles
• Logical quick-find organization made even more accessible by a comprehensive index
• More than 600 informative photographs and illustrations
• Detailed treatment algorithms
• NEW CD-ROM with content from Quick Answers: Surgery to speed diagnosis of symptoms and signs
• NEW Chapter on Training, Communication, Professionalism, and Systems-Based Practice
• Completely rewritten chapters on Wound Healing, Anesthesia, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, The Heart, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, and Orthopedics