Through seven successful editions, Sabiston and Spencer's Surgery of the Chest has set the standard in cardiothoracic surgery references. Now, the new 8th Edition, edited by Frank Sellke, MD, Pedro J. del Nido, MD, and Scott Swanson, MD, carries on this tradition with updated coverage of today's essential clinical knowledge from leaders worldwide. Guidance divided into three major sections—Adult Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, and Thoracic Surgery—lets you quickly find what you need, while new and revised chapters reflect all of the important changes within this rapidly evolving specialty. Expert Consult functionality—new to this edition—enables you to access the complete contents of the 2-volume set from anyplace with an Internet connection for convenient consultation where and when you need it. This is an ideal source for mastering all of the most important current knowledge and techniques in cardiac and thoracic surgery—whether for specialty board review or day-to-day practice.
Reviews

'This is undoubtedly the most comprehensive textbook on surgery of the chest...[It] must be considered an essential reference source not only for all thoracic surgeons, but also for all physicians, residents, and students concerned with diseases of the chest.' - Annals of Surgery, review of the last edition
Key Features

* Features short, focused chapters that help you find exactly what you need.
* Presents the work of international contributors who offer a global view of the entire specialty.
* Covers thoracic surgery as well as adult and pediatric cardiac surgery for a practical and powerful single source.
* Includes nearly 1,100 illustrations that help to clarify key concepts.

New to this Edition

* Features online access to the complete contents of the 2-volume text at expertconsult.com for convenient anytime, anywhere reference.
* Covers the hottest topics shaping today's practice, including the latest theory and surgical techniques for mitral valve disease, advances in the treatment of congenital heart disease, minimally invasive surgical approaches to the treatment of adult and congenital cardiac disease and thoracic disease, stent grafting for aortic disease, and cell-based therapies.