Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England

ISSN 0035-8843, Online ISSN: 1478-7083

The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England is the official journal of the College and is published eight times a year in January, March, April, May, July, September, October and November. The main aim of the journal is to publish high quality, peer-reviewed papers that relate to all branches of surgery.

The Annals also includes letters, comments, a regular technical section, the best trainee presentations from around the UK, book reviews and a surgical website review forum. The Annals editorial committee is composed of members of the College Council, trainees and experts from across the surgical specialties.

Archive issues of the Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England are available via the PubMed Central database

To view articles that have been published online ahead of print please click here

We are conducting a readers' survey for the Annals and Bulletin. This survey will help us to focus our efforts on improving the journals in accordance with what you, the reader, would like to see, and to identify any gaps in the service we provide to our readers and authors.

All fellows, members and associates are welcome, and encouraged, to participate in the survey and contribute toward the improvement and development of content in both journals. Please follow the link to complete the survey online. It will only take a few minutes. The survey can be found here.

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

The nutrition of active muscle flaps
pp. 77-84(8)
Author: Greenbaum, Adam R.

Controversial Topics in Surgery
pp. 88-89(2)
Authors: Dehn, Tom; Series Editor,

The case against
pp. 90-91(2)
Authors: Donovan, Jenny L.; Hamdy, Freddie C.; Neal, David E.

Radioguided occult lesion localisation (ROLL) is available in the UK for impalpable breast lesions
pp. 92-95(4)
Authors: Audisio, Riccardo A.; Nadeem, Rana; Harris, Olga; Desmond, Sean; Thind, Rani; Chagla, Leena S.

Day-case breast cancer axillary surgery
pp. 96-98(3)
Authors: Athey, N.; Gilliam, A.D.; Sinha, P.; Kurup, V.J.; Hennessey, C.; Leaper, D.J.

The use of tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss during total hip arthroplasty: an observational study
pp. 99-101(3)
Authors: Hynes, M.C.; Calder, P.; Rosenfeld, P.; Scott, G.

An economic justification for autologous blood re-infusion in primary total knee replacement surgery
pp. 102-105(4)
Authors: Rees, J.E.; Jeavons, R.; Dixon, J.H.

Satisfaction levels in orthopaedic out-patients
pp. 106-108(3)
Authors: Nielsen, Dominic M.; Gill, Kathryn; Ricketts, David M.

Shortcomings of the National Joint Registry: a survey of consultants' views
pp. 109-112(4)
Authors: Philipson, M.R.; Westwood, M.J.; Geoghegan, J.M.; Henry, Apj; Jefferiss, C.D.

Comment
pp. 112-112(1)
Authors: Phillips, Hugh; Gregg, Paul

Reducing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) patient exposure by infection control measures
pp. 123-125(3)
Authors: Johnston, P.; Norrish, A.R.; Brammar, T.; Walton, N.; Hegarty, T.A.; Coleman, N.P.

Intravenous fluid-associated morbidity in postoperative patients
pp. 126-130(5)
Authors: Walsh, S.R.; Walsh, C.J.

Vasectomy management in Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
pp. 131-135(5)
Authors: Katsoulis, IE; Walker, S.R.

NICE news in the Annals
pp. 136-138(3)
Authors: Barnes,; Campbell, Bruce

Selected Internet Viewings
pp. 147-148(2)

Book reviews
pp. 149-150(2)

e-Letters - new addition
pp. 150-150(1)

Hydatid disease of the heart
pp. W1-W4(1)
Authors: Brecker, S.J.D.; Mandal, K.; Harrison, T.; Griffin, G.; Varghese, A.; Pennell, D.J.; Lester, J.; Jahangiri, M.

Share this item with others: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.