
Written in a rapid-fire question-&-answer format Surgical Recall is a best-selling high-yield reference for clerkship students Covering both general surgery & surgical subspecialties this portable resource provides accurate on-the-spot answers to the questions you're most likely to encounter during your rotations & on the shelf exam The eighth edition-now in full color-distills the content even further to give you exactly what you need survival tactics & tips for success key information for those new to the surgical suite & expanded opportunities for self-assessment in a variety of formats Strategic two-column format provides chapter content in the form of questions on the left & answers on the right to facilitate quick effective review Br&-new Rapid-Fire Reviews at the end of most chapters let you test your knowledge of chapter content & also help you get familiar with finding the words that are key to unraveling clinical vignettes throughout the book Detailed color illustrations enhance understanding Surgical Overview & Background sections are packed with practical advice & tricks of the trade Hundreds of mnemonics acronyms tips prompts & hints help you master & retain essential knowledge Concise procedure descriptions & relevant anatomy prepare you to serve as an active participant in the operating suite All-new pre- & post-book tests show you what areas to study & then how well you have mastered them