The gold standard thoracic surgery reference for 45 years, Shields’ General Thoracic Surgery remains your #1 resource for comprehensive coverage of both open and endoscopic surgical techniques, with commentary from more than 150 global experts in the field. This two-volume masterwork covers all facets of thoracic disease, enhanced with dynamic audio and visual content, colorful graphics, and an authoritative analysis of the world’s literature and electronic data – making this 8th Edition the most extensive and concise collection of practical, complete information available for today’s busy clinician.// Addresses new topics such as deciphering complex statistical analyses, efficient use of the new World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), mining big data sets for specific decision making, and developing and performing effective quality improvement projects for the surgeon’s practice and hospital setting.// Includes a retrospective into the past with particular emphasis on artificial ventilation and the era of minimal invasion – both revolutionary milestones in the 100-year history of thoracic surgery.// Covers all aspects of thoracic disease, including anatomy and embryology, diagnostics, and radiology, as well as extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors.// Includes multidisciplinary contributions on medical treatment, radiation oncology, and surgery and anesthesia.// Continues Dr. Thomas W. Shields’ outstanding tradition of comprehensive coverage, while also transforming the text into a more concise and streamlined reference// Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.// Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:// The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline// Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks// Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design.//The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click