Description
Emergency General Surgery: A Practical Approach (1st Edition, 2019) offers a clear and clinically focused guide to the diagnosis and management of surgical conditions encountered in emergency settings. Addressing the full spectrum of emergency general surgery, the book covers diseases ranging from straightforward presentations to highly complex and life-threatening conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal wall, and soft tissues.
The text begins with a review of fundamental principles in the care of emergency general surgery patients, establishing a solid framework for clinical decision-making. It then presents current evidence and best practices organized by organ system, including esophageal, gastroduodenal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic, small and large bowel, anorectal, thoracic, and hernia-related conditions. This structured approach supports efficient assessment and timely intervention during emergency surgical care.
Special attention is given to high-risk and vulnerable patient populations, such as elderly, obese, pregnant, immunocompromised, and cirrhotic patients, in whom surgical disease often presents with added complexity. Expert-authored chapters emphasize logical reasoning, clarity, and practicality, guiding readers through challenging clinical scenarios with straightforward explanations and patient care algorithms where appropriate.
Designed for surgeons and surgical trainees, Emergency General Surgery: A Practical Approach serves as a reliable, evidence-based resource for managing the diverse and demanding conditions encountered during emergency general surgery call.
