Now in two volumes with greatly expanded clinical coverage, the Second Edition of this acclaimed work is the most comprehensive, current, and authoritative reference on paediatric surgery. More than 150 recognised experts provide complete information on the diagnosis and treatment of all surgical diseases and injuries in infants and children. This edition provides more clinically focused coverage of each organ system and features greatly expanded sections on surgical oncology, the thorax, the abdomen, and trauma. New chapters cover endocrine surgery, the breast, injury prevention, cell transplantation, and short bowel syndrome. More than 1,300 illustrations demonstrate surgical procedures step by step. FEATURES: Diagnosis & treatment of all surgical diseases Step-by-step procedures Over 1,300 illustrations Editors are leaders in the field NEW TO THIS EDITION: Greatly expanded clinical coverage New chapters on breast, injury prevention, cell transplantation, short bowel syndrome, and endocrine disorders Expanded sections on the thorax and abdome