With 500+ questions, this case-based study guide provides the hands-on practice surgeons need to ace the board exam for metabolic and bariatric surgeryMetabolic and Bariatric Surgery Exam and Board Review delivers the most relevant clinical information for preparing for this rigorous test.

In addition to covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, the book compares the potential risks, benefits, and long-term outcomes of the Sleeve Gastrectomy, the RYGB, the duodenal switch, and other procedures like the intra-gastric balloon, the SADI-S and the OAGB.

Topics include how to evaluate tachycardia in a post-op patient, manage a leak after gastric bypass or management options for a stenosis after sleeve gastrectomy. The text also reviews the science behind obesity and the proposed causes of it. With hundreds of practice questions and complete explanations, this unmatched case-based study guide enables you to prepare for the test before exam day-building your knowledge and confidence for when it matters most.

Features200 photos and illustrations500+ questions with detailed answer explanationsTopics mirror the certification exam outlineCase-based approach sharpens clinical decision-making skills


Format Häftad Omfång 336 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag McGraw-Hill Education Utgivningsdatum 2022-11-30 ISBN 9781260468069