History taking and clinical examination -- The symptoms, signs and emergency management of major injuries -- The skin and subcutaneous tissues -- Muscles, tendons, bones and joints -- Conditions peculiar to the hands -- Conditions peculiar to the feet -- The arteries, veins and lymphatics -- General and facial appearance -- The salivary glands -- The mouth -- The neck -- The breast -- The external genitalia -- The abdominal wall, herniae and the umbilicus -- The abdomen -- The kidneys, urinary tract and prostate -- The rectum and anal canal.
Abstract Structured and clearly explained guidance to support the learning of the patient examination. Fully revised new edition with entirely rewritten chapters on the breast, museles and bones. Includes 150 new clinical photographs, and over 150 color line drawings to aid understanding.
Revised edition of: An Introduction to the symptoms and signs of surgical disease / Norman L. Browse. 3rd ed. 1997.
Includes index.