Helps the readers in preparation of the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE). This work reviews general surgery and surgical subspecialties with over 200 multiple-choice, board-style questions that encompass both basic science and clinical practice. It features explanations at the end of each chapter for the topics discussed.

This portable, user-friendly resource enables readers to optimize their study time and improve their scores on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE). It systematically reviews general surgery and surgical subspecialties with over 200 multiple-choice, board-style questions that encompass both basic science and clinical practice. Plus, a high-yield facts section features questions that were heavily weighted on recent examinations, so readers know what to study to boost their scores. Detailed explanations at the end of each chapter provide a full understanding of the topics discussed, and up-to-date references facilitate further study if desired.

I. Basic Science
1. Surgical Principles, Homeostasis, Physiology 2. Fluids, Nutrition, and Electrolytes 3. Hemostasis and Wound Healing 4. Immunology and Infection 5. Oncology
II. Clinical Science
6. Gastrointestinal: Upper GI Tract (Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreas) 7. Gastrointestinal: Lower GI Tract (Small Bowel, Colorectal, and Anus) 8. Breast 9. Trauma and Critical Care 10. Endocrine 11. Peripheral Vascular and Cardiothoracic 12. Pediatrics 13. Transplant 14. Subspecialties (Ortho, Neurosurgery, ENT, Urology, Anesthesia, and GYN)
III. High-Yield Facts
15. Nutrition 16. Fluids 17. Physiology 18. Wound Healing 19. Hernias 20. ICU Formulas 21. ENT 22. Anesthesia 23. Urology 24. Neurosurgery 25. Orthopedics 26. Miscellaneous