To-the-point information on more than 1000 diseases and disorders surgeons are most likely to encounterThe 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 Surgeryfeatures: 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 NEWCD-ROM with content fromQuick Answers: Surgeryto speed diagnosing symptoms and signs NEWChapter 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