This new addition to the Step-Up Series is a high-yield study aid for surgery clerkships and USMLE Step 2 and an excellent reference for common questions arising during rotations or in the operating room. The book covers all the major topics on the surgery rotation and additional high-yield topics for USMLE Step 2. The user-friendly, highly visual format features over 150 illustrations and numerous tables. "Quick Hit" margin notes highlight important facts likely to be tested. Over 120 "Next Step Questions" and "Shelf Questions" provide excellent opportunity for review.

Preface

Contributing Authors

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. Surgical Physiology

Chapter 2. Trauma and Burns

Chapter 3. Hernias

Chapter 4. Esophagus and Stomach

Chapter 5. Small Bowel

Chapter 6. Colon, Rectum, and Appendix

Chapter 7. Hepatobiliary System

Chapter 8. Pancreas and Spleen

Chapter 9. Endocrine Surgery

Chapter 10. Breast

Chapter 11. Skin and Soft Tissue

Chapter 12. Vascular Surgery

Chapter 13. Pediatric Surgery

Chapter 14. Orthopedic Surgery

Chapter 15. Neurosurgery

Chapter 16. Urology

Chapter 17. Otolaryngology

Chapter 18. Cardiothoracic Surgery

Chapter 19. Transplantation

Chapter 20. Acute Abdomen

Appendix A: Next Step Questions

Appendix B: Shelf Questions

Answers

Index