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In its updated 2nd edition, this book covers concepts frequently addressed in the test, as well as unexpected problems and seemingly benign actions or inactions that could result in a missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, and a consequent failure to pass the exam.

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Edited by Dr. Marc Neff, Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam, Second Edition helps candidates prepare for the General Surgery Oral Board Exam in a different way than other review books. In addition to covering concepts frequently addressed on the test, the review also alerts you to "common curveballs" and "strikeouts"- the unexpected problems or seemingly benign actions (or inactions) that could result in a missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, and thus result in failure to pass the exam. Fully updated and expanded to reflect the many changes in standards of care, this unique study guide is the first to expose the potential traps and pitfalls of the exam by providing examples of how the questions may be asked and what not to say in response.

Designed to be used in conjunction with medical textbooks and other study guides, Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam, Second Edition prepares candidates to think on their feet and answer exam questions confidently and accurately. It is an essential guide for surgical residents, fellows across the surgical subspecialties, and practicing surgeons who are board eligible.

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Chapter 1 Organizational Theme
Marc A. Neff
Chapter 2 Breast
Linda Szczurek
Chapter 3 Colon and Small Bowel
Linda Szczurek, Devin C. Flaherty, Marc A. Neff
Chapter 4 Abdominal Endocrine
Anna Goldenberg Sandau and Roy L. Sandau
Chapter 5 Head and Neck Endocrine
Anna Goldenberg Sandau and Roy L. Sandau
Chapter 6 Esophagus
Christina Sanders
Chapter 7 Genitourinary
Marc A. Neff
Chapter 8 Hepatobiliary
Linda Szczurek and Marc A. Neff
Chapter 9 Pancreas
Linda Szczurek, Jonathan Nguyen, Marc A. Neff
Chapter 10 Pediatric
Linda Szczurek
Chapter 11 Perioperative Care
Jonathan Nguyen and Marc A. Neff
Chapter 12 Skin and Soft Tissue
Marc A. Neff
Chapter 13 Stomach and Duodenum
Marc A. Neff and Devin C. Flaherty
Chapter 14 Thoracic
Nicole M. Harris
Chapter 15 Trauma and Critical Care
Leigh Ann Slater, Luis J. Garcia, Thomas Cartolano, Catherine Garrison Velopulos, Farshad Farnejad, Elliott R. Haut
Chapter 16 Vascular
Brandt D. Jones
Chapter 17 Conclusions: Last Curveballs Considerations
Marc A. Neff

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