Book excerpt: This unique book applies a systematic approach to explain the roleof surgery in treating childhood diseases. Throughout the book keysubject areas are supported by case vignettes as well as highquality photographs and illustrations. Building on the successful style of previous editions, thissixth edition of Jones’ Clinical Paediatric Surgery issubstantially revised exploring fundamental topics such as: Neonatal Emergencies Head and Neck Abdomen Abdominal Mass Urinary Tract Trauma Orthopaedics Chest Skin/Soft Tissues Jones’ Clinical Paediatric Surgery providespaediatricians and surgeons with a straightforward and clearexplanation of the surgical options available for the care of thepaediatric patient.