Editor George Velmahos and authors highlight every important area in Acute Care Surgery for all general surgeons. Topics include obstruction, perforation, bleeding, acute inflammation, hernia emergencies, the open abdomen, necrotizing soft tissue infections, vascular emergencies, thoracic emergencies, and much more

A comprehensive second edition providing step-by-step guidance for performing trauma procedures. Including over 900 color photographs and illustrations of procedures on fresh perfused cadavers - and incorporating new techniques in the field - it provides an invaluable resource for trauma surgeons as well as emergency medicine and critical care personnel.