Published as two individual books in its previous editions, this acclaimed reference now comes to you as one comprehensive two-volume resource, covering the entire range of esophageal and thoracic surgery for adults and children. Sixty nine brand-new chapters and 92 new authors deliver state-of-the-art, clear how-to-do-it guidance on the latest surgical techniques for the treatment of lung infections, lung cancer, benign conditions, trauma, reflux, and more—so you can effectively manage every common and uncommon condition you encounter. A new full-color design presents outstanding visual guidance that shows you exactly how to proceed, and a logical organization throughout makes reference easy. As an Expert Consult title, this thoroughly updated 3rd edition comes with access to the complete contents online, fully searchable—enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection.

前的版本中本书是作为两本独立的书进行出版的，现在这一广受欢迎的参考资料以一个全面的两卷式的资料形式面对读者，其涵盖了成人和儿童食道和胸外科的全部内容。69个新章节和92位新编辑阐述了关于肺部感染，肺部肿瘤，良性情况，创伤，返流，和其他疾病治疗的最新外科技术方面最为先进，明了的“如何做”指导方针——从而读者能够有效地处理所遇见的各种常见的不常见的情况。新的彩色设计提供了出色的直观指导以向读者展示如何操作，而全篇的合理安排使得获取参考资料更加容易。作为Expert Consult书目之一，这一经过全面修订的第三版可以在线获得本书的全部内容并能够进行全面检索——使得读者能够从任何拥有互联网链接的计算机上快速的获取咨询信息。

“It is the quintessential reference for the practicing thoracic surgeon. For the prospective buyer who can afford only a single thoracic surgical text, this is the volume to have on your shelf.”—The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, review of the 2nd edition. “It is a fine reference book that should be in hospital and university libraries and in the personal libraries of residents in training in thoracic surgery and trained chest surgeons alike.”—The America Journal of Surgery, review of the 2nd edition.

* Addresses all surgical diseases of the chest wall, chest cavity, upper airway, lungs, pleura, and diaphragm in adults and children, giving you the comprehensive coverage you need for the patients you see.
* Presents clinical commentary at the end of each chapter that offers you a variety of viewpoints regarding the pros, cons, and complications associated with the techniques used to treat a patient.

* Comes to you as one complete resource featuring current, comprehensive coverage on all aspects of thoracic and esophageal surgery.
* Provides access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, enabling you to consult both volumes rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection.
* Presents the newest surgical management techniques, including endoscopy and re-operative and reconstruction procedures for diseases involving the lungs, pleura, chest wall, mediastinum, esophagus, and diaphragm.
* Includes 69 brand-new chapters that keep you on the cusp of the latest techniques and procedures.
* Offers the expertise of 92 new authors who offer you their proven approaches to the latest techniques.
* Discusses the hottest topics in the field such as interventional bronchoscopy for the management of airway obstruction, bronchoplastic techniques, laparoscopic gastroplasty, minimally invasive esophagectomy, and many more.