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Each chapter consists of management algorithms, flow-diagrams, tables, bullet points, landmark articles and diagramsThis pocket manual is a quick-reference handbook for general thoracic surgery. It is organized into 9 chapters providing a concise, yet inclusive list of the most common pathologies seen in thoracic surgery: pre-operative evaluation, peri-operative care, lungs and airways (divided into 3 separate sections to cover the vast number of topics), pleural disorders, mediastinal disorders, chest wall disorders, thoracic trauma, and benign and malignant esophageal disorders. The content of each chapter was specifically structured to make the handbook a high-yield reference that includes numerous management algorithms, flow diagrams, tables and images. Unlike a comprehensive textbook, paragraphs are kept at a minimum and the written material is presented using lists and bullet points to facilitate learning and retention. More importantly, the content is evidence-based and highlights the various controversies in the field. The Pocket Manual of General Thoracic Surgery is an irreplaceable educational tool amongst trainees and practicing physicians. Table of Contents- CHAPTER 1: Pre-Operative Evaluation of the Thoracic Patient
Amin Madani - CHAPTER 2: Operative and Post-Operative Considerations
Hussam Alamri - CHAPTER 3: Lung and Airway Disorders
Monisha Sudarshan, Hussam Alamri, Mohammed Al-Mahroos - CHAPTER 4: Pleural Disorders
Stephen D Gowing, Amin Madani - CHAPTER 5: Mediastinal Disorders
Etienne St-Louis - CHAPTER 6: Chest Wall Disorders
Amin Madani - CHAPTER 7: Chest Trauma
Ali Aboalsaud, Dan L Deckelbaum - CHAPTER 8: Benign Esophageal Disorders
Maria Abou-Khalil, Amin Madani - CHAPTER 9: Esophageal Cancer
Amin Madani, Sara Najmeh, Abdullah Aloraini
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