The Chest Wall and Abdomen

Here is the perfect text you need to provide your learners with real-life clinical scenarios that are ideal for Case-Based Learning and Discussion.

• Presents real-world patients in a real-world clinical setting, making learning fun and engaging.

• The Case-Based Learning approach focuses learners and clinicians on the key elements for each diagnosis and helps develop a deep understanding of how to diagnose and treat each condition.

• Covers everyday clinical problems such as costosternal syndrome, Tietze’s syndrome, devil’s grip, fractured ribs, post-thoracotomy pain, acute and chronic pancreatitis, diverticulitis, and more.

• Cases unfold just the way they do in your clinic.

  Each case is accompanied with thoughtful clinical commentary and key messages from the author.

• Each chapter uses high-quality radiographic images, clinical photos, and full-color drawings to facilitate a clear, easy-to-understand approach to evaluation and diagnosis.

• An ideal self-assessment and review tool for pain medicine practitioners and trainees, as well as those preparing for the American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine certification and recertification exam.

• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.

  Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.