Simon Paterson-Brown

This text provides the higher surgeon in training and the consultant who wishes to keep up-to-date in their sub-specialty with a reference source of the most current information on recent developments, latest management issues and operative procedures, thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-graded data.

"Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and evidence-based account of general surgery in both elective and emergency situations. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most current information on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures. The text is thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based recommendations...

There are times when surgeons are confronted with emergency cases and action is required or when operations must be carried out in remote places with little or no access to sophisticated technological aids. In cases cases like these, this text is a useful source of information and advice.