This is a short, thorough study guide for the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), which residents in general surgery must take each year and residents going into surgical subspecialties must take during the year of their general surgery training. Information is presented in outline format to facilitate quick look-up. Every component of the exam is covered—basic science and clinical knowledge in all areas tested. The book covers the latest diagnostic and therapeutic material to be incorporated into the exam—as determined by residents who have just taken it.