Lorne H. Blackbourne Book order (chronological)

Written in a rapid-fire question-and-answer format, Surgical Recall is a best-selling, high-yield reference for clerkship students.

Written in a rapid-fire question-and-answer format, this high-yield reference is ideal for clerkship students, covering general surgery and subspecialties. The eighth edition, now in full color, distills essential content to provide survival tactics, tips for success, and key information for newcomers to the surgical suite. It features a strategic two-column layout with questions on the left and answers on the right, facilitating quick review. New Rapid-Fire Reviews at the end of most chapters allow you to test your knowledge and familiarize yourself with key terms for clinical vignettes. Detailed color illustrations enhance understanding, while Surgical Overview and Background sections offer practical advice and tricks of the trade. Hundreds of mnemonics, acronyms, tips, and prompts aid in mastering and retaining essential knowledge. Concise procedure descriptions and relevant anatomy prepare you to actively participate in the operating suite. Additionally, all-new pre- and post-book tests help identify areas for study and assess your mastery of the material.

This unique guide from the University of Virginia Department of Surgery features questions and answers on opposite sides of each page for quick review. Students get concise coverage of all aspects of general surgery and surgical specialties, plus an extensive index. The basics of note writing are included along with lists of important terms, abbreviations, and signs.