Masterfully pared down from five volumes to two, the 6th Edition of one of the most trusted references in general surgery provides a clinically oriented, encyclopedic review of all matters that concern the alimentary tract. With atlas-like quality, a logically organized format, a new image bank on CD-ROM, and an emphasis on the latest techniques and diagnostics, the new Shackelford's offers you all of the clinical utility you need with unquestioned authority and unparalleled efficiency.