The Surgery of Infancy and Childhood: Its Principles and Techniques

When "Abdominal Surgery of Infancy and Childhood" by Ladd and Gross appeared in 1936, it was immediately accepted as authoritative and, indeed, the only current American text on the subject. Although reprinted in 1941 and 1947, it was never revised. As a result, the present volume has been long and eagerly awaited. Although written by Gross alone, this monograph follows the earlier work closely but covers a wider field. Although the title has been changed from "Abdominal Surgery" to "The Surgery of Infancy and Childhood," there is nothing on orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, or otolaryngology, and, though there is a short chapter on wringer injuries of the arm, there is nothing on fractures or acute osteomyelitis. On the other hand, urology is covered, including the plastic correction of hypospadius, and there is a short chapter on gynecologic disorders in the female infant and child. Harelip and cleft palate are not included