The eight titles comprising the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice eLibrary provide surgeons in higher training with access to a complete electronic reference source of the most current information on recent developments, the latest management issues and operative procedures in each of the major general surgical sub-specialties. Each of the titles are thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based data.

In order to meet the increasing interest in Evidence-Based Medicine the eBook cites wherever available the meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, systematic literature reviews and observational studies and have identified key references within the text that support evidence-based practice. Text sections and references are highlighted using a ‘scalpel code’ to indicate the presence of evidence for the interventional procedures under discussion, and the reference lists are linked where available to Medline citations.

New to This Edition

• This new Fourth Edition is presented in colour throughout, including colour photographs of operative procedures, investigations and clinical signs throughout.
• The entire contents have been comprehensively updated with particular reference to the evidence-based content of each chapter.
• An expanded group of authors provides an increased international dimension to the content of all volumes.
• Purchase of a print copy includes a downloadable version of the eBook which you can also access on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.
• In addition the books are available for purchase as a single volume or as part of a set of all eight volumes in an elegant slipcase.
• The extensively revised contents are in line with recently published evidence such as the Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) II Guidelines
• Reflects the continuing move towards non-invasive imaging, medical therapy and endovascular techniques
• Includes a new chapter on the medical treatment of chronic lower limb ischaemia
• A new chapter on central and peripheral access
• Reflecting the collaborative nature of modern vascular services many of the chapters are co-authored by a vascular surgeon and a vascular radiologist.

Key Features

• The eBook gives a current and concise summary of the key topics within each major general surgical sub-specialty.
• Each title in the series is illustrated with colour photographs of operative procedures, investigations and clinical signs throughout the text.
• Throughout the eBook there are highlights of evidence-based practice both in the text and also identifying the key papers in the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter
• All the reference lists are linked where available to Medline citations (including authors, title, source, and often an abstract) to journal articles and an indication of free electronic full-text availability
• The eBook lets you customize your page views and search in the eBook or across any titles in the eLibrary in your collection.