Most of the surgical problems posed as ?Short Cases? in examinations found adequately discussed here. Each problem has been explained with arguments from all the three dimensions of medical knowledge?anatomy, physiology and pathology. Principles of surgical operations have been briefly laid down, wherever possible. Discussion has been amply illustrated with schematic diagrams to facilitate easy and ready understanding of the subjects. All necessary information or explanation been presented in a neat and pointed fashion. The book provides necessary aids for ready recapitulation of the important features of problems and their solutions.