Journal Guide

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon publishes articles of the highest standard from internationally recognized thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, physiologists, and pathologists. This journal is an essential resource for anyone working in this field.Original articles, case reports, and important meeting announcements keep you abreast of key clinical advances, as well as providing the theoretical background of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

The aim of the journal is to serve as a forum for the exchange of scientific information in the form of original and high quality papers in the field of transplantation. Clinical and experimental studies, as well as editorials, letters to the editors, and, occasionally, reviews on the biology, physiology, and immunology of transplantation of tissues and organs, are published. Publishing time for the latter is approximately six months, provided major revisions are not needed. The journal is published in yearly volumes, each volume containing twelve issues. Papers submitted to the journal are subject to peer review.

The most cited and influential journal in the field (with over 26,000 citations a year), Transplantation174; is published twice monthly and provides extensive coverage of the most important advances in transplantation. Using an electronic on-line submission and peer review tracking system, Transplantation174; is committed to rapid review and publication. The average time to first decision is now less than 21 days. Time to publication of accepted manuscripts continues to be shortened, with the Editorial team committed to a goal of 3 months from acceptance to publication.Consistently ranked among the top journals in Transplantation, Surgery and Immunology (2008 Journal Citation Reports), the journal covers areas including:Cell therapy and islet transplantationClinical transplantationExperimental transplantationImmunobiology and genomicsXenotransplantationExpert researchers and clinicians from around the world contribute original Articles, Overviews and Brief Reports in every pertinent specialty. Forums provide in-depth discussion of exciting developments and controversies in the field. Rapid Communications bring attention to cutting edge research.Issues also contain Analyses and Commentaries, Letters to the Editor and Announcements. Dedicated issues include the World Transplant Congress issue. Website: www.transplantjournal.com.

Trauma is a peer reviewed scholarly journal which brings together a wide range of topics of interest to all those involved in the management of trauma patients. Authoritative reviews of all aspects of trauma care are included: Prevention through prehospital management, accident and emergency medicine, surgery, anaesthetics and intensive care, physical and psychiatric rehabilitation.

Updates in Surgery, the official journal of the Italian Society of Surgery, is an international, English-language, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the surgical sciences. Four issues are published each year. The Editorial Board considers various types of papers pertaining to surgery-related topics, such as original clinical studies, reports on surgical procedures and new bio-technologies, and comprehensive reviews on timely surgical issues. Case reports are considered only if they provide original facts, particularly concerning the diagnostic process or surgical treatment.

Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to specialists, physicians and allied health professionals concerned with prevention, diagnosis and treatment of female pelvic floor disorders. The journal publishes original clinical research, basic science research, education, scientific advances, case reports, scientific reviews, editorials and letters to the editor. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery is the official journal of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), and society members receive this publication as a benefit of membership. For complete membership information, visit the society website at www.AUGS.org.

Welcome to the Decker Publishing Inc. With our renowned authors, the sterling quality of our production, and our innovative approach to meeting the information needs of our customers, Decker products belong in your library and on your computer. Our formula is simple; find the very best authors to write on the most timely subjects, then publish to the highest standards in editing, design, and production.

Advances in vascular intervention and diagnostics require information to be at the fingertips of the vascular surgeon. Each issue of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (VES) brings together the most recent peer-reviewed information to guide vascular specialists in endovascular, surgical, and medical treatment of vascular disease. Published six times a year, VES offers original scientific articles on vascular intervention, including the new endovascular therapies for peripheral artery, aneurysm, carotid, and venous conditions; as well as special interest topics presented in the format of Case Reports, Clinical Controversy discussions of disputed issues, comprehensive Basic Science reviews, a Endovascular Techniques section, and a Vascular Medicine section. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery addresses the spectrum of arterial, venous, and lymphatic disease and provides factual information that will expand your clinical perspective and treatment skills. The multidisciplinary approach to the vascular patient is emphasized with options of open surgical repair, endovascular intervention, and medical therapy discussed in each issue.The Editorial Board, composed of well-known, respected academic vascular surgeons from all over the world is committed to providing timely, provocative articles that are relevant to enhancing the vascular care provided by the vascular surgeon in practice or in a resident-training program.

This interdisciplinary journal is unique in its field as it covers the principles of both gastrointestinal medicine and surgery required for treating abdominal diseases. In each issue invited reviews provide a comprehensive overview of one selected topic. Thus, a sound background of the state of the art in clinical practice and research is provided. A panel of specialists in gastroenterology, surgery, radiology, and pathology discusses different approaches to diagnosis and treatment of the topic covered in the respective issue. Original articles, case reports, and commentaries make for further interesting reading.
The journal is a valuable source of information, imparting essential knowledge for mastering the major interdisciplinary challenges in gastrointestinal medicine and surgery.

The World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WJPCHS) is a new, quarterly, peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to congenital heart anomalies, and pediatric heart diseases in general. Official journal of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, WJPCHS focuses on the surgical aspect of the care of infants, children, and adults. The International Editorial Advisory Board includes specialists in congenital heart surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, critical care and nursing.

The official publication of the World Society of Emergency Surgery World Journal of Emergency Surgery publishes articles on all aspects of emergency surgery.