Acute Care General Surgery: Workup and Management

Acute Care General Surgery provides a concise, focused overview of various general surgical emergencies. Each chapter has a straightforward, practical framework for the workup and management of a specific topic. The book covers many pathologies, from the more common appendicitis, diverticulitis, and cholecystitis to those less frequently encountered, such as toxic megacolon, Fournier’s gangrene, and volvulus. Learning objectives for each chapter are clearly defined. In addition to differential diagnosis, the workup and management are comprehensively discussed. In addition, a concise clinical pearl is included to serve as a memory aid for each diagnosis.
Upon reviewing this volume, clinicians who encounter acute care surgical patients in their practices will be better equipped to rapidly assess, evaluate, diagnose, and manage their complex and often challenging problems.