1st Edition
Get Through Radiology for the MRCS and the FRCS
An essential handbook that covers the radiological findings of all the common surgical conditions. Candidates preparing for the MRCS or FRCS (in General Surgery) exams will find this indispensable guide will prepare them for a wide range of questions, including rare and obscure examples that are not found elsewhere.
Radiological findings are presented according to systems such as colorectal, upper GI and HPB, urology, emergency surgery and others. Each chapter describes the use of radiological modalities in different clinical scenarios and includes figures illustrating the defining characteristics of common clinical scenarios.
The clear and illustrated content provides the knowledge required to answer what would otherwise be some of the most difficult questions in postgraduate surgical examinations. It is also a practical reference book that can be kept at hand to inform ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. MRCS and FRCS exam candidates are expected to have a knowledge of radiological findings for all surgical conditions, and this concise guide will ensure that candidates are well prepared to answer questions accurately and with confidence.
Chapter 1: Radiological Modalities Chapter 2: Emergency Surgery Chapter 3: Upper Gastrointestinal And Hepatobiliary Surgery Chapter 4: Colorectal Surgery Chapter 5: Breast Surgery Chapter 6: Vascular Surgery Chapter 7: Paediatric Surgery Chapter 8: Urology Chapter 9: Trauma And Orthopaedics Chapter 10: Neurosurgery, Ent And Endocrine Surgery
Biography
Dr Zaynab Jawad is a Consultant General Surgeon based at Ealing Hospital, London North West University Healthcare Trust. She has an interest in laparoscopic and benign upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery. She studied medicine at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge and Imperial College London, graduating with distinction. She completed her surgical training in North West London, during which time she completed a PhD in nanotechnology from the Department of Engineering at Imperial College London. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed papers including those in high-impact journals.
Dr Susan Jawad is a Consultant Radiologist based at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), where she sub-specialises in head and neck radiology and is the Trust Lead for MRI. She graduated in medicine with distinction from Imperial College London and trained in radiology in South West and North Central London. She has lectured nationally and internationally and has authored book chapters as well as several peer-reviewed publications. She is an experienced trainer and supervisor of radiology trainees and also teaches ENT trainees.
