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Neurosurgery Rounds: Questions and Answers (1st Edition)
Go to this bookPrepare for neurosurgery rounds with this high-yield pocket guide
Neurosurgery Rounds: Questions and Answers is the first guide dedicated to preparing residents and medical students for the challenging questions - known as pimping in the vernacular - they will frequently encounter on neurosurgery rotation.
Nine succinct chapters fully cover the basic and clinical neurosciences in a convenient Q&A format that is ideal for self-study. Short answers and explanations appear directly below the questions to enable easy reading on the go.
Features
Over 1,600 questions and answers quiz readers on a wide range of neurosurgical topics
30 cases - also in an accessible Q&A format - prime readers for clinical situations
More than 150 high-quality radiographs and anatomy drawings supplement the textThe perfect size to fit in a lab coat pocket, this concise review will be the constant companion of every medical student on a neurosurgical rotation and every neurosurgery resident or general surgery resident who needs to prepare for rounds or study for board examinations.
Neurosurgery Rounds: Questions and Answers (2nd Edition)
Go to this bookNeurosurgery Rounds: Questions and Answers, Second Edition by Mark Shaya and an impressive cadre of coauthors and contributors, thoroughly prepares medical students and residents for common yet challenging questions frequently encountered during neurosurgery rounds. The convenient, easy-to-follow format provides diverse coverage of multiple disciplines intertwined in the understanding, care, and treatment of neurosurgical patients.
Bringing the state of the art in neurosurgery up to date, nine revised and expanded chapters cover a full range of congenital, degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, vascular, and inflammatory conditions impacting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves. Short answers and explanations appear directly below the questions, enabling quick reference during busy hospital shifts.
Key Features:
More than 1,600 questions and answers test readers on a wide range of basic neuroscience, brain, spine, and peripheral nerve topics
30 featured cases provide invaluable clinical pearls and insightful discussions
More than 175 high-quality radiographs and anatomical illustrations enhance the textThis concise review is an essential lab coat companion for all medical students pursuing neurosurgical clerkships or sub-internships and junior residents on rounds.
Neurosurgery Practice Questions and Answers (2nd Edition)
Go to this bookEssential prep for maintenance of certification exams as well as neurosurgery boards.
Comprehensive, but small enough to take on rounds, the updated second edition of this popular neurosurgical board review provides a robust study companion for the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) primary examination. The text includes an impressive number of questions with concise and well-delineated explanations. Suitable for thorough board preparation, the question and answer format enables busy neurosurgical residents to efficiently practice, review, and improve upon their comprehension.
In addition to all the fundamental disciplines that are relevant to the practice of neurosurgery, this edition encompasses the latest advances in the field including endovascular approaches, minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques, and genetics. The diverse and challenging questions encourage the acquisition of factual knowledge and application of logic. This is the definitive ABNS study book because it most closely mimics the written board examination format.
Key Highlights:
Multiple choice Q&A format provides highly effective study tool
Questions organized randomly, thereby simulating the written examination
Short explanations provide readers with a clear understanding of the correct answersThis is a must-have primer that will help neurosurgeons and neurosurgical residents study and pass the rigorous written board exam. Board-certified neurosurgeons will also find it a handy and useful resource to prepare for MOC examinations or to brush up on clinical know-how.