Physical Examination for Surgeons: An Aid to the MRCS OSCE

doi:10.1017/CBO9781107338562

Physical examination is a key element of clinical diagnosis in surgical practice, as well as an essential skill in postgraduate professional entry and exit examinations. With its 'at-a-glance' algorithms, mind maps, and exam-style questions and answers, Physical Examination for Surgeons provides a concise yet authoritative guide to examination technique and differential diagnosis. Written by a team of senior surgical registrars and consultant surgeons, experienced postgraduate examiners and leading international experts, it provides a comprehensive and definitive answer to the challenges of the MRCS exam on physical examination. All surgical specialties are covered, including neurosurgery, ENT, gynaecology and transplant. It is a high-yield revision aid for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons exam, as well as a valuable reference for the Fellowship exam (FRCS) and beyond. Of interest to trainee and practising surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, medical students and clinical nurse specialists and military healthcare practitioners.

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Frontmatter
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Dedication
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Introduction
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Acknowledgments
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List of abbreviations
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Section 1 - Principles of surgery
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1 - Principles of surgical practice
pp 1-15
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, James Pegrum, Queen Mary University of London, William Lynn, General Surgery, London Deanery, London, UK, Vijay M. Gadhvi, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital
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2 - Surgical history and documentation
pp 16-26
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK
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Section 2 - General surgery
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3 - Examination of peripheral stigmata of disease in general surgery
pp 27-33
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, William Lynn, General Surgery, London Deanery, London, UK, Andrew T. Raftery, Sheffield Kidney Institute
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4 - Examination of the abdomen
pp 34-60
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, William Lynn, General Surgery, London Deanery, London, UK, Andrew T. Raftery, Sheffield Kidney Institute
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5 - Examination of abdominal scars
pp 61-68
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Parveen Jayia, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Andrew T. Raftery, Sheffield Kidney Institute
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6 - Examination of the groin
pp 69-79
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, William Lynn, General Surgery, London Deanery, London, UK, Andrew T. Raftery, Sheffield Kidney Institute
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7 - Examination of a stoma
pp 80-83
- By William Lynn, General Surgery, London Deanery, London, UK, Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Andrew T. Raftery, Sheffield Kidney Institute
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8 - Renal access and transplant examination
pp 84-88
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Andrew T. Raftery, Sheffield Kidney Institute
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Section 3 - Breast surgery
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9 - Examination of the breast
pp 89-98
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Yezen Sheena, Health Education East of England, Cambridge, UK, Michael Douek, Consultant Breast Surgeon, King's College London
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Section 4 - Pelvis and perineum
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10 - Examination of the anus
pp 99-101
- By Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, William Lynn, General Surgery, London Deanery, London, UK, Andrew T. Raftery, Sheffield Kidney Institute
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11 - Examination of the pudendum and vagina
pp 102-108
- By Maria Memtsa, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, London Deanery, London, UK, Wai Yoong, North Middlesex Hospital, London, UK
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12 - Examination of the penis
pp 109-111
- By Paul Erotocritou, London Deanery, London, UK, Vassilios Memtsas, Dundee, UK, Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Justin Vale, Imperial College London, London, UK
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13 - Examination of the scrotum
pp 112-120
- By Paul Erotocritou, London Deanery, London, UK, Vassilios Memtsas, Dundee, UK, Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Justin Vale, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Section 5 - Orthopaedic surgery
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14 - Generic joint examination
pp 121-127
- By James Pegrum, Queen Mary University of London Sports & Exercise Department, London, UK, Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Chris Lavy, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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15 - Examination of gait
pp 128-129
- By James Pegrum, University of London Sports & Exercise Department, London, UK, Chris Lavy, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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16 - Examination of the cervical and thoracic spine
pp 130-137
- By James Pegrum, University of London Sports & Exercise Department, London, UK, Chris Lavy, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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17 - Cervical spine injury: assessment in trauma
pp 138-139
- By James Pegrum, University of London Sports & Exercise Department, London, UK, Chris Lavy, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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18 - Examination of the shoulder
pp 140-151
- By James Pegrum, University of London Sports & Exercise Department, London, UK, Petrut Gogalniceanu, London Postgraduate School of Surgery, London, UK, Chris Lavy, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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