Journal Guide

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum (DC&R) is the world's leading publication in colorectal surgery. Recognized as the authority in conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus, DC&R includes peer-reviewed original research, reviews, selected abstracts of the literature, and online streaming video.

Reflecting the increasing importance of endovascular techniques in the management of vascular diseases and the value of closer collaboration between the vascular surgeon and the vascular radiologist, the journal has now extended its scope to encompass the growing number of contributions from this exciting field. Articles describing endovascular method and their critical evaluation are included, as well as reports on the emerging technology associated with this field.

Contributions are also included from such associated specialities as angiology, diabetology, rehabilitation and other fundamental sciences, provided these relate to the management of vascular patients.

The European Society For Vascular Surgery was founded and inaugurated on May 6, 1987 in London. The objectives of the Society are to relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by advancing for the public benefit the science and art and research into vascular disease including vascular surgery.

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The main purpose of the Gazette is to provide a place for the publication of high-quality papers documenting recent advances and new developments in both pediatrics and pediatric surgery in clinical and experimental settings.

An equally important purpose of the Gazette is to publish local and regional issues related to children and child care.

The Gazette welcomes original papers, review articles, case reports and short communications as well as short technical reports.

Papers submitted to the Gazette are peer-reviewed by a large review board.

The Gazette also offers CME quizzes, credits for which can be claimed from either the EPA website or the EPA headquarters.

Fields of interest: all aspects of pediatrics, pediatric surgery, child health and child care.

The Gazette complies with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Editorial issues are managed according to the guidance provided by the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE).

Here is the premier journal on international developments in gastrointestinal endoscopy, essential for helping clinicians stay current on worldwide advances. From top quality review articles and original contributions...to fast, in-depth coverage of the most important national and international meetings...to valuable surveys of diagnostic and therapeutic advances, Endoscopy covers the field in twelve information-packed issues per year. Plus, every two years, Endoscopy publishes a complete review of the literature in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy published in the previous two-year period, a unique feature that is alone worth the price of a subscription!Standard items which make a subscription to Endoscopy such good value:* Original articles with targeted editorials and reviews, short communications, case studies including unusual cases, and technical notes* State-of-the-art issue in gastroenterologic endoscopy that reviews all articles in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy regularly published* Congress report from DDW each year, published within months of the meeting* Publication of the endoscopic abstracts of the annual United European Gastroenterology Week accompanied by a topical review of the abstracts* Special review sections on minimally invasive surgery, GI Pathology, GI radiology, and the latest technological developments* Unsurpassed reproductive quality of photographic and schematic material* Extensive international congress calendar.

European Annals of Oto-rhino-laryngology, Head and Neck diseases and les Annales Francaises d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de pathologie cervico-faciale and are now official organs of the SFORL.All the scientific articles in ORL accessible in English and FrenchTo reinforce the dissemination and notoriety of the French-language publications among non-French-speaking practitioners and researchers, all articles accepted for publication in the print journal are translated into English for the English version of the journal, called the European Annals of OtorhinolaryngologyThis publication will be published exclusively online on the Science Direct content site and is the one indexed in the Medline/Pubmed database.A quality topical scientific journalThe European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery publishes scientific articles in all areas of your specialty: otology, laryngology rhinology, and head and neck surgery allowing you to deepen and broaden your knowledge.A true aide in continuing medical educationThe European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery is an excellent aid for continuing medical education whose highly varied topics will contribute significantly to optimizing your practices. The Review article proposes an in-depth study of an important pathology in the specialty. The section “Images, questions and answers” present a clinical, radiological, or histological case to highlight the salient points. The Surgical Technique and Technology sections briefly describe a(n) (updated) technique or treatment or a new device, providing a precise message on the advantages of the technique or device.A federating journal in the domain, Europan Annals of ORL has an editorial board of specialists from France and around the world with an international reputation that allows it to publish the best articles in ORL-ENT.

The primary aim of the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery is to provide a medium for the publication of high-quality original scientific reports documenting progress in cardiac and thoracic surgery. The journalpublishes reports of significant clinical and experimental advances related to surgery of the heart, the great vessels and the chest. Special emphasis is placed on contribution from the European countries. The journal is supported by a number of leading European societies.The European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery welcomes original articles, editorials, case reports, how-to-do-it reports, reviews, Imagesin cardio-thoracic Surgery, and Letters to the Editor. Papers are submitted to a peer review by the members of Editorial and Advisory Board and by other invited reviewers. Selected papers from the annual meetings of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery are printed in the journal.Manuscripts should be submitted to: L.K. von Segesser, Editor European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic SurgeryEditorial OfficeAv. Grand-St.-Bernard 69B (app.6)CH-1920 Martigny (VS)SwitzerlandTel: +41.27.7236171Fax: +41.27.7236173E-mail: info@ejcts.chMembership to the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons includes a subscription to the Journal.Electronic usage:An increasing number of readers access the journal online via ScienceDirect, one of the world's most advanced web delivery systems for scientific, technical and medical information.Average monthly article downloads for this journal: 35,915* * Figure is an average based on full text articles downloaded monthly via ScienceDirect between May 2009 and May 2010.

This broad-based international journal updates you on vital developments in pediatric surgery through original articles, case reports, abstracts of the literature, and meeting announcements.You will find state-of-the-art information on:*abdominal and thoracic surgery*neurosurgery*urology*gynecology*oncology*orthopedics*traumatology*anesthesiology*child pathology*embryology*morphologyWritten by surgeons, physicians, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and others involved in the surgical care of neonates, infants, and children, the EJPS is an indispensable resource for all specialists.

Europe has always been an area of dynamic development in plastic surgery. Its great strength has been the lack of uniformity of this development due to differing cultures, different traditions, and differing medical and surgical philosophies. Over the recent years, these changes have been even more striking and rapid. The European Journal of Plastic Surgery creates a focal point for the input of new advances in clinical techniques and in research. It thus becomes an educational vehicle. In addition to this, the journal provides information on what is going on elsewhere in the world, and it is also willing to accept contributions from outside of Europe. Fields of interest include general plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck surgery, aesthetic and craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, treatment of bones, trauma, burn management and basic research related to all aspects of plastic surgery.Submitted articles are first evaluated by the Editor in Chief and if judged appropriate, are peer-reviewed by at least two selected experts. Reviewers may be plastic surgeons or other surgical/ medical specialists with expertise in specific areas of research. Manuscripts provisionally accepted for publication may be returned to the author for corrections or clarifications, in response to suggestions by the Editorial Board or external reviewers, prior to final acceptance.Online submission and peer review for rapid online publication are offered through the Editorial Manager System. The system creates a PDF version of the submitted article for peer review, revision and proofing. All correspondence, including the request for revisions and final decision, is managed by e-mail. Authors are guided step by step through the full process and are kept up to date on the article’s progress at every stage.Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a statement to the effect that all human studies have been reviewed by the, appropriate ethics committee and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in an appropriate version of the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki. It should also be stated clearly in the text that all persons gave their informed consent prior to their inclusion in the study. Details that might disclose the identity of the subjects under study should be omitted.Reports of animal experiments must state that the 'Principles of laboratory animal care' (NIH publication No. 86-23, revised in 1985) were followed, as well as specific national laws (e.g. the current version of the German Law on the Protection of Animals) where applicable.Acknowledgments of people, grants, funds, etc. should be placed in a separate section before the reference list. The names of funding organizations should be written in full. Authors are also required to disclose any relationships with public or private commercial or noncommercial entities, any institutional affiliations, or any personal associations that might pose a conflict of interest.The Editors reserve the right to reject manuscripts that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements. The author will be held responsible for false statements or for failure to fulfill the above-mentioned requirements.

European Journal of Surgical Oncology's 2012 Impact Factor is 2.614 (© Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2013).EJSO - European Journal of Surgical Oncology ("the Journal of Cancer Surgery") is the Official Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and BASO ~ the Association for Cancer Surgery.The EJSO aims to advance surgical oncology research and practice through the publication of original research articles, review articles, editorials, debates and correspondence.The Editors welcome submissions on clinical research and all other aspects of surgical oncology which advance the care of patients with cancer, including surgical quality control, epidemiology, preventative aspects of surgical oncology, as well as translational research relevant to surgical oncology practice.

This international English-language journal offers an interdisciplinary forum for the scientific exchange between research and hospital. Coverage includes surveys and original papers on diagnostics and therapy. In addition to classic orthopedic traumatology all related fields are considered: critical care medicine, neurotraumatology, new materials, tissue engineering, and more. The European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery is the official publication of the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES).Incorporating the International Journal of Disaster Medicine.

To access the journal homepage please visit http://www.ejves.com.The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery is aimed primarily at vascular surgeons dealing with patients with arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases. Contributions are included on the diagnosis, investigation and management of these vascular disorders. Papers that consider the technical aspects of vascular surgery are encouraged, and the journal includes invited state-of-the-art articles.Reflecting the increasing importance of endovascular techniques in the management of vascular diseases and the value of closer collaboration between the vascular surgeon and the vascular radiologist, the journal has now extended its scope to encompass the growing number of contributions from this exciting field. Articles describing endovascular method and their critical evaluation are included, as well as reports on the emerging technology associated with this field.Contributions are also included from such associated specialities as angiology, diabetology, rehabilitation and other fundamental sciences, provided these relate to the management of vascular patients.The European Society For Vascular Surgery was founded and inaugurated on May 6, 1987 in London. The objectives of the Society are to relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by advancing for the public benefit the science and art and research into vascular disease including vascular surgery. For more information visit http://www.esvs.org.

'European Spine Journal' is a publication founded in response to the increasing trend toward specialization in spinal surgery. The Journal is devoted to spine surgery and all related disciplines, including functional and surgical anatomy of the spine, biomechanics and pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and neurology. The aim of 'European Spine Journal' is to support the further development of highly innovative European spine surgery and to provide an integrated and balanced view of diagnostic, research and treatment procedures that will enhance effective collaboration among specialists worldwide.   Affiliated societies:
Austrian Spine Society
Brazilian Spine Society
Cervical Spine Research Society (European Section)
Czech Spine Surgery Society 
Deutsche Wirbelsäulengesellschaft 
Dutch Spine Society
EuroSpine, The Spine Society of Europe
French Society of Spine Surgery
GEER (Grupo de Estudio de Enfermedades del Raquis)
G.I.S. (Italian Spine Society)

European Surgical Research'' features original clinical and experimental papers, condensed reviews of new knowledge relevant to surgical research, and short technical notes serving the information needs of investigators in various fields of operative medicine. Coverage includes surgery, surgical pathophysiology, drug usage, and new surgical techniques. Special consideration is given to information on the use of animal models, physiological and biological methods as well as biophysical measuring and recording systems. The journal is of particular value for workers interested in pathophysiologic concepts, new techniques and in how these can be introduced into clinical work or applied when critical decisions are made concerning the use of new procedures or drugs.

Expert Review of Medical Devices (ISSN 1743-4440) provides commentary, analysis and debate for all professionals involved in research, development, testing and clinical use of devices.The journal serves the device research community by providing a comprehensive body of high-quality information from leading experts, all subject to rigorous peer-review. The Expert Review format is specially structured to optimize the value of the information to reader. Comprehensive coverage by each author in a key area of research or clinical practice is augmented by the following sections:* Expert Commentary - the author's personal assessment of the most promising therapies or strategies* Five-year view - the author is challenged to predict how the particular field will evolve in the medium term* Key issues - an executive summary of the author's most important points and conclusionsIn addition to the Review program, each issue also features Medical Device Profiles - objective assessments of specific devices in development or clinical use to help inform clinical practice. There are also Perspectives - overviews highlighting areas of current debate and controversy, together with reports from the conference scene and invited Editorials.