Clinical Scenarios in Thoracic Surgery (Clinical Scenarios in Surgery Series)

About this book

This unique case-based review of thoracic surgery offers excellent preparation for oral board examinations which emphasize both general knowledge and case management. Written by recognized experts the book presents a variety of cases covering the full spectrum of thoracic surgical diseases. Each case begins with the clinical presentation and proceeds to X-ray report differential diagnosis CT scan report diagnosis and recommendation surgical approach outcome and discussion. X-rays CT scans bronchoscopic photographs and other relevant illustrations accompany the text. Some cases include postoperative complications and discussion of the causes evaluation and management of these complications.