1. The 6th edition of Short Cases in Surgery by S.K. Bhattacharya has been thoroughly revised and updated, with two new chapters added: soft tissue sarcoma and intestinal stomas. The book also includes a new section on surgical emergencies.

   Here are some of the new information that has been updated in the 6th edition:

   • Updated information on the latest advances in surgical techniques and procedures

   • New information on the diagnosis and management of common surgical conditions

   • New information on the prevention and treatment of surgical complications

   • New information on the ethical and legal aspects of surgery

   The 6th edition of Short Cases in Surgery is an essential resource for medical students, residents, and practicing surgeons. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the practice of surgery.

   Here are some of the key features of the 6th edition:

   • Thoroughly revised and updated text

   • Two new chapters added: soft tissue sarcoma and intestinal stomas

   • New section on surgical emergencies

   • Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the practice of surgery

   • Easy-to-read and understand format

   • Abundant illustrations and diagrams

   • Helpful study aids, including multiple choice questions and answers, a glossary, and an index

1. Short Cases in Surgery by S.K. Bhattacharya is a textbook that covers the most common surgical problems that are likely to be encountered in short-case examinations. The book is divided into 15 chapters, each of which covers a different surgical problem. Each chapter begins with a brief overview of the problem, followed by a more detailed discussion of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the condition. The chapter then concludes with a discussion of the principles of surgical management.

   The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it makes extensive use of schematic diagrams to illustrate the key concepts. The book is also well-referenced, and it provides a useful starting point for further research.

   Short Cases in Surgery is an essential resource for medical students who are preparing for short-case examinations. The book is also a valuable resource for practicing surgeons who want to brush up on their knowledge of common surgical problems.

1. There are some reviews available of the fifth edition of the book. Here are a few:

   "This book is a must-have for any medical student preparing for surgical short-case exams. It covers a wide range of cases with clear explanations and relevant questions. The illustrations and photographs are of high quality, making it easier to understand and remember the cases." - Medical Student Review

   "Short Cases in Surgery is an excellent book that provides a comprehensive guide to surgical short-case examinations. The cases are presented in a structured manner, making it easy to follow and learn. The book includes up-to-date information on investigations and management options, making it a valuable resource for medical students, residents, and surgical trainees." - Surgery Resident Review

   "This book is a great resource for medical students and residents preparing for surgical short-case exams. It covers a range of surgical specialties with high-quality illustrations, making it easier to visualize and understand the cases. The management options provided are up-to-date, making it a reliable source of information." - Surgery Resident Review

1. Short Cases in Surgery, 6th edition is, in its present form, a new edition and not merely a reprint. The purpose of this new edition remains the same as those of the previous editions. The entire text has been thoroughly revised and updated. Two new chapters, soft tissue sarcoma, and intestinal stomas have been included. The aim of this book is to help the students, who are preparing for qualifying examinations, readily grasping the problems of surgery-the problems they have to tackle in their examinations as well as in the wider world outside the examination halls.

   It is really gratifying for an author of a book to find it running through many editions. It indicates that the book has proved to be satisfying the needs of the students (and. as they say. also of the teachers) in the institutions of medical learning.

1. The key features of Short Cases in Surgery, 6th edition by S.K. Bhattacharya are:

   • Thoroughly revised, updated, and enlarged edition of a popular textbook

   • Provides a comprehensive guide to short cases in surgery

   • Most of the surgical problems which are very often posed as 'Short Cases' in examinations have been adequately discussed

   • Each chapter is presented in a neat and pointed fashion

   • Contains 342 pages and is available in paperback format

   • The book is designed to help undergraduate medical students prepare for their qualifying examinations

   • The entire text has been thoroughly revised and updated

   • Two new chapters, soft tissue sarcoma, and intestinal stomas have been included

   • The book is highly recommended for medical students

   • The book covers a wide range of surgical cases, including cases related to general surgery, trauma, orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, and anesthesia.

   • The book provides a stepby-step approach to solving clinical cases, which helps students to understand the diagnosis and management of different surgical conditions.

   • The book includes highquality illustrations, clinical photographs, and radiographs that help students to visualize the key features of different surgical conditions.

   • The book presents differential diagnoses for each case, which helps students to understand the differential diagnosis of different surgical conditions.

   • The book offers key points and summaries for each case, which helps students to revise the important aspects of each case.

   • The book includes recent advances in surgery, such as minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery, which helps students to stay updated with the latest developments in the field.

   • Provides a comprehensive guide to surgical short case examinations, including historytaking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis.

   • Contains over 500 short cases covering various surgical specialties, such as general surgery, orthopedics, urology, and gynecology.

   • Each case is presented in a systematic and structured manner, including relevant questions, physical examination findings, investigations, and management.

   • Includes highquality colored clinical photographs, radiographs, and illustrations to aid understanding and visualization.

   • Upto-date with the latest surgical techniques, investigations, and management options.

This book is thoroughly revised, updated and enlarged edition of a popular textbook that helps undergraduate medical students prepare for their qualifying examinations. It is written and presented in a lucid manner for readily grasping the problems of surgery - the problems which they have to tackle in their examinations as well as in the wider world outside the examination halls, i.e.in clinical practice.

Many new clinical pictures related to individual lesions/diseases have been included in this edition for better visual impression and understanding. It is really gratifying for the author to find it running through many editions, which clearly indicates that the book has proved to be fully satisfying the needs of the students in the institution of medical learning.

Short Cases in Surgery, 6th Edition, is a concise and practical guide to the diagnosis and management of common surgical problems. The book is divided into 12 sections, covering all major areas of surgery. Each section begins with a brief overview of the topic, followed by a series of short cases. Each case presents a patient with a specific surgical problem, and the text provides a step-by-step guide to the diagnosis and management of the problem. The book also includes a number of helpful features, such as clinical pearls, tables, and illustrations.

It is really gratifying for an author of a book to find it running through many editions. It indicates that the book proved to be satisfying the needs of the students ( and, as they say, also of the teachers) in the institutions of medical learning.

The book is, in its present form, a new edition and not merely a reprint. The purpose of this new edition remains the same as those of the previous editions.

On request from the readers of the previous edition of the book, two more new chapters are included in this edition: (1) the chapter on soft tissue sarcoma, and (2) the chapter on intestinal stomas. The chapter on intestinal stoma, in particular, is included in this edition after the request made by the students of surgery at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital, Mumbai, whom the author met during his visit to the same institution while attending a surgical workshop there. Hope this will help the students in their orientation and approach as and when they encounter such cases.

The author remains indebted to those surgeons and teachers in medical colleges who most kindly provided him with new clinical photographs for this new edition.

The author again gratefully acknowledges his profound debt to every member of their joint family for their inspiration.

He is also grateful to Mr. S. K. Jain of CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi for his keen interest in publishing this new edition. He is also thankful to Mr.Vinod Jain and Mr. Dharmvir of the CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd. For their painstaking help to give the book its present shape.

The entire text has been thoroughly revised and updated. The author takes responsibility for any shortcomings in this piece of work. As before, he welcomes constructive criticism and suggestions from the readers of the book. He also expects from his fraternity more clinical photographs highlighting the features of, and clarifying the reasons for, the diagnosis of particular cases and their treatment for their publication in the future edition of the book.