GENERAL SURGERY - CLINICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL SEMEIOTICS

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MICHELANGELO MICCINI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Prerequisites
Anatomy, histology
Frequency
classroom teaching
Lesson mode
classroom teaching
DANIELE CROCETTI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Semeiotics of the following surgical pathologies
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and surgical pathologies.
Books
Sabiston- Textbook of surgery
Frequency
Classroom and remote lessons
Exam mode
Evaluation of the acquired knowledge during the course.
Lesson mode
Classroom and remote lessons
ANDREA POLISTENA Lecturers' profile
GIUSEPPE NIGRI Lecturers' profile
GAETANO GALLO Lecturers' profile
MARIARITA TARALLO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course will cover the following main topics: Introduction to surgical semeiotics: principles and methodology. Surgical history: data collection and patient communication. General and systematic physical examination: techniques and interpretation. Semeiotics of the gastrointestinal system: signs and symptoms of abdominal pathologies. Use of diagnostic tools: ultrasound, radiography, CT, MRI. Discussion of clinical cases: diagnostic approach and therapeutic decisions.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Skills in general objective examination techniques. Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data.
Books
semeiotics textbooks for medical students
Frequency
Attendance at theoretical and practical classes is mandatory. Students must attend at least 75% of the activities in order to take the final exam.
Exam mode
oral examination
Lesson mode
The course will be conducted through lectures and clinical case discussions.
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMedicine and Surgery HT
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDMED/18
  • CFU2