Controversy in surgery. Edited Richard L. Varco and John P. Delaney. 250 × 170 mm. Pp. 713 + xxvi. Illustrated. 1976. Philadelphia: Saunders. £23·75

✍ Scribed by C. G. Clark

• Book ID: 101737247
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1977
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 139 KB
• Volume: 64
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0007-1323
• DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800640924

✦ Synopsis

THIS is a fascinating book by multiple authors on topics of general surgical interest where there is less than complete agreement about treatment. Among these, bowel preparation for colonic resection, axillary node dissection in breast cancer, operation for papillary cancer of the thyroid, the management of hiatus hernia and prevention of wound infection, provide some measure of the range of topics covered.

As a book to read it is generally well written and the arguments cogently and succinctly dealt with. It is even more useful as a reference book for those with a special interest in one of the areas of contention. Bulky for the individual, it is a must for libraries.

C. 0. CLARK