Core Topics in Thoracic Surgery

Provides accessible and concise coverage of the topics most often encountered in thoracic surgery practice.

This handbook guides the reader through revision of the topics covered in the FRCS(CTh) examination, and also covers more specialist topics in detail. In-depth technical sections offer guidance for difficult procedures, with useful commentaries from leading surgeons. A broad range of thoracic surgery issues are examined, with the latest evidence and information relevant to the speciality presented in a clear fashion.

Combining an easy-to-use revision guide for trainees and a comprehensive reference text for cardiothoracic surgeons and recently appointed consultants, this is a one-stop guide to thoracic surgery. Authored by leading experts in the field, this resource will be invaluable to cardiothoracic surgeons, respiratory physicians and specialist nurses seeking to refresh or expand their knowledge of this field.

Key features:

• Based on the FRCS(CTh) curriculum, so provides targeted revision guidance for topics needed to pass the specialist training exam
• In-depth technical sections for complex procedures are included, with detailed commentaries from leading surgeons
• Provides comprehensive coverage of the field, making this an essential text for practitioners of thoracic surgery at all levels of experience

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Scarci, Marco; Coonar, Aman; Routledge, Tom; Wells, Francis

ISBN:

978-1-10-703610-9

Specialty:

• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

292

Publication Year:

2017

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

86