An Introduction to Surgery (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Mastering the basics of surgical science and patient care Discover the essentials of inflammation, wound healing, and early cancer concepts in this classic introduction to surgery. It presents clear explanations of how inflammation starts, what the signs mean, and how doctors think about diagnosis and treatment.

This edition frames the key ideas with practical detail, using accessible language and illustrative examples. It covers local and general signs, the life cycle of inflammatory processes, and the important choices surgeons face when infection, injury, or cancer are involved. It is a practical companion for students, trainees, and curious readers seeking a solid grounding in surgical reasoning.

• Foundational concepts of inflammation, repair, and the body’s defenses against microbes


• How to recognize local and systemic signs, and what they imply for treatment


• Principles of diagnosis and prognosis in cancer, including when to suspect malignancy


• Historical and practical context for early surgical decision‑making

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