Journal Guide

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery is a quarterly review journal that publishes topic-specific issues on diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery updates surgeons on the latest trends in patient management, providing a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Published four times a year—in January, April, July, and October—each issue focuses on a single topic in either cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery, from liposuction, body contouring, and breast enhancement, to hand trauma, cleft lip, and flaps and grafts.

Each issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery updates you on the latest trends in patient management, keeps you up to date on the newest advances, and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Each issue focuses on a single topic in podiatry and is presented under the direction of an experienced editor. Topics include charcot foot, the diabetic foot, imaging, pain management, ankle arthritis, foot and ankle arthroscopy, bunions, athletic injuries, wound and bone healing, fractures, dislocations, sprains, torn ligaments, amputations, infections, tumors, congenital deformities, and joint destruction.Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery publishes in January, April, July, and October.

Diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract are common, and offer a number of exciting challenges. Clinical, diagnostic and basic science research is expanding rapidly. There is increasing demand from purchasers of health care and patients for clinicians to keep abreast of the latest research and developments, and to translate these into routine practice. Technological advances in diagnosis, surgical technique, new pharmaceuticals, molecular genetics and other basic sciences have transformed many aspects of how diseases of the lower GI tract are managed. Such progress will accelerate. Colorectal Disease offers a real benefit to subscribers and authors. It is first and foremost a vehicle for publishing original research relating to the demanding, rapidly expanding field of colorectal diseases.

To publish articles that contribute to the improvement and development of the practice, research and teaching of the themes related to the spinal column in Brazil and in Latin America.

Computer Assisted Surgery aims to improve patient care by advancing the utilization of computers during treatment; to evaluate the benefits and risks associated with the integration of advanced digital technologies into surgical practice; to disseminate clinical and basic research relevant to stereotactic surgery, minimal access surgery, endoscopy, and surgical robotics; to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers and physicians in developing new concepts and applications; to educate clinicians about the principles and techniques of computer assisted surgery and therapeutics; and to serve the international scientific community as a medium for the transfer of new information relating to theory, research, and practice in biomedical imaging and the surgical specialties.

Congenital Heart Disease: Clinical Studies from Fetus to Adulthood is a new, clinical journal focusing on congenital heart disease in children and adults. Though the number of infants born with heart disease each year is relatively small (approximately 1% of the population), advances in the treatment of such malformations have led to increased life spans for this population. Consequently, in the United States today most patients treated for congenital heart disease are over the age of 20. What are the special needs of adults with congenital heart disease? What are the latest developments in the care of the fetus, infants, and children? Who should treat these patients? How should they be treated?.

This quarterly journal publishes primary and review articles covering all aspects of surgery of the head, face and jaw. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction will be of interest to specialists working in ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, dentistry, facial plastic surgery and trauma surgery.

This reader-friendly, bimonthly resource provides a powerful, broad-based perspective on the most important advances from throughout the world literature. Featuring renowned guest editors and focusing exclusively on one to three topics, every issue of Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery delivers unvarnished, expert assessments of developments from the previous year. Insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews cover key subjects such as the nose and paranasal sinuses, head and neck oncology, speech therapy and rehabilitation, facial plastic surgery, audiology, and pediatric otolaryngology—some 11 items in all of major relevance. All reviews are supplemented with an indispensable section, 'References and Recommended Reading'. At the back of each volume is 'Current World Literature', an exceptionally thorough bibliography culled from several hundred top journals in the field. Both sections are completely annotated and, as an added benefit, appropriate papers are flagged for their 'special' or 'outstanding interest'.Website: www.co-otolaryngology.com.

Current Problems in Surgery keeps readers up-to-date on the latest surgical advances. Each month, this publication examines a single clinical problem or condition commonly seen by general surgeons. Issues also focus on topics in surgical research and emerging ideas in surgical subspecialties. Current Problems in Surgery is ideal for information too urgent to await book publication, yet too important to be summarized in a brief journal article.2012 Topics, Volume 49JanuaryAdvances in Preoperative Risk Assessment and ManagementAngela M. BaderFebruaryCurrent Management of Short Bowel SyndromeJon S. Thompson, Fedja A. Rochling, Rebecca A. Weseman, and David F. MercerMarchPrimary Vascular InfectionR. James Valentine and Jayer ChungAprilUnexpected Gynecological Findings During Abdominal SurgeryCasey A. Boyd and Taylor S. RiallMayContemporary Issues in Rural SurgeryThomas H. Cogbill, Joseph B. Cofer, and Benjamin T. JarmanJuneSurgery in PregnancyStephen R.T. Evans, Babak Sarani, Parag Bhanot, and Elizabeth Feldman

Zielsetzung der Zeitschrift
Der Chirurg informiert über aktuelle Entwicklungen in der operativen Medizin. Die Zeitschrift wendet sich an Chirurgen in Praxis, Klinik und Forschung.
Jede Ausgabe beinhaltet ein umfassendes Leitthema: Praxisorientierte Übersichtsarbeiten greifen ausgewählte Themen auf und bieten dem Leser eine Zusammenstellung aktueller Erkenntnisse aus allen Bereichen der Chirurgie. Neben der Vermittlung von relevantem Hintergrundwissen liegt der Schwerpunkt dabei auf der Bewertung wissenschaftlicher Ergebnisse und praktischer Erfahrung. Der Leser erhält konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen.
Frei eingereichte Originalien ermöglichen die Präsentation wichtiger klinischer Studien und dienen dem wissenschaftlichen Austausch.
Kasuistiken zeigen interessante Fallbeispiele und ungewöhnliche Krankheits- bzw. Behandlungsverläufe.
Beiträge der Rubrik 'CME Zertifizierte Fortbildung' bieten gesicherte Ergebnisse wissenschaftlicher Forschung und machen ärztliche Erfahrung für die t

Zielsetzung der Zeitschrift
Der Unfallchirurg ist ein international angesehenes Publikationsorgan. Die Zeitschrift widmet sich allen Aspekten der Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie und dient der Fortbildung von niedergelassenen und in der Klinik tätigen Unfallchirurgen und Chirurgen.
Praxisorientierte Übersichtsarbeiten greifen ausgewählte Themen auf und bieten dem Leser eine Zusammenstellung aktueller Erkenntnisse aus allen Bereichen der Unfallchirurgie. Neben der Vermittlung von relevantem Hintergrundwissen liegt der Schwerpunkt dabei auf der Bewertung wissenschaftlicher Ergebnisse unter Berücksichtigung praktischer Erfahrung. Der Leser erhält konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen.
Frei eingereichte Originalien ermöglichen die Präsentation wichtiger klinischer Studien und dienen dem wissenschaftlichen Austausch.
Beiträge der Rubrik „CME Zertifizierte Fortbildung“ bieten gesicherte Ergebnisse wissenschaftlicher Forschung und machen ärztliche Erfahrung für die tägliche Praxis nut

Dermatologic Surgery publishes the most comprehensive and up-to-date information in its field. This unique monthly journal provides today's most expansive and in-depth coverage of skin surgery and skin cancer, through peer-reviewed original articles, extensive illustrations, case reports, ongoing features, literature reviews, meeting coverage, and correspondence. The Journal's primary audience is dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and facial plastic surgeons.

Digestive Endoscopy is published four times per year by Wiley-Blackwell Asia on behalf of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, the Asian Pacific Society for Digestive Endoscopy and the World Endoscopy Organization. Digestive Endoscopy is a journal for both gastrointestinal and surgical endoscopists focusing on new developments in gastrointestinal endoscopy through the publication of invited reviews from around the world. This will be supplemented by original articles and case reports of exceptional or unique interests. All articles are peer-reviewed by at least two experts in the field of the submitted paper.

''Digestive Surgery'' presents a comprehensive overview in the field of abdominal surgery. Interdisciplinary in scope, the journal keeps the specialist aware of advances in all fields that contribute to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disease. Particular emphasis is given to articles that evaluate not only recent clinical developments, especially clinical trials and technical innovations such as new endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures, but also relevant translational research. Each contribution is carefully aligned with the need of the digestive surgeon. Thus, the journal is an important component of the continuing medical education of surgeons who want their practice to benefit from a familiarity with new knowledge in all its dimensions.