Core Topics in General Emergency Surgery

Core Topics in General Emergency Surgery meets the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general surgical practice. 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 wherever possible, distinguishing between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence suggesting that a recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities. This is a title in the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series whose eight volumes are an established and highly regarded source of information for the specialist general surgeon. ***2010 BMA Book Awards - Highly Commended -?Surgery category*** "A very useful summary of the relevant evidence base for general surgical cases. The succinct format allows one to readily access information in a timely manner.? "Judges comments"