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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.

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Volume 85, Number 3, May 2003

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Free Content Sub-specialisation in neurosurgery: perspective from a small specialty
pp. 149-153(5)
Authors: Ashkan K.; Guy N.; Norris J.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661271

Free Content An audit of the incidence of arm lymphoedema after prophylactic level I/II axillary dissection without division of the pectoralis minor muscle
pp. 158-161(4)
Authors: Querci della Rovere G.; Ahmad I.; Singh P.; Ashley S.; Daniels I.R.; Mortimer P.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661299

Original Articles

Free Content Penetrating injuries to the cervical oesophagus: is routine exploration mandatory?
pp. 162-166(5)
Authors: Madiba T.E.; Muckart D.J.J.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661307

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Free Content Selective cholangiography in 600 patients undergoing cholecystectomy with 5-year follow-up for residual bile duct stones
pp. 167-173(7)
Authors: Charfare H.; Cheslyn-Curtis S.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661316

Original Articles

Free Content Spontaneous passage of bile duct stones: frequency of occurrence and relation to clinical presentation
pp. 174-177(4)
Authors: Tranter S.E.; Thompson M.H.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661325

Free Content The groin hernia – an ultrasound diagnosis?
pp. 178-180(3)
Authors: Bradley M.; Morgan D.; Pentlow B.; Roe A.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661334

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Free Content Nurse endoscopy in a district general hospital
pp. 181-184(4)
Authors: Goodfellow P.B.; Fretwell I.A.; Simms J.M.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661343

Original Articles

Free Content Patient preferences and side effects experienced with oral bowel preparations versus self-administered phosphate enema
pp. 185-186(2)
Authors: Forster J.A.; Thomas W.M.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661352

Free Content Contrast nephropathy in lower limb angiography
pp. 187-191(5)
Authors: Srodon P.; Matson M.; Ham R.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661361

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Free Content Closing the loop: feedback to accident and emergency SHOs on their referrals to hospital specialists
pp. 192-194(3)
Authors: Florance R.S.K.; Garneti N.; Burchett N.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661370

Original Articles

Free Content Orthopaedic GP Fellowship: does it work?
pp. 195-196(2)
Authors: Duckett S.; Casserly H.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661389

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Free Content Documentation in orthopaedic surgery – do integrated care pathways work?
pp. 197-199(3)
Authors: Crawford J.R.; Shanahan M.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661398

Original Articles

Free Content Reduced delays in A&E for elderly patients with hip fractures
pp. 200-203(4)
Authors: Charalambous C.P.; Yarwood S.; Paschalides C.; Siddique I.; Paul A.; Hirst P.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661406

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Free Content Expect the best, prepare for the worst: surgeon and patient expectation of the outcome of primary total hip and knee replacement
pp. 204-206(3)
Authors: Moran M.; Khan A.; Sochart D.H.; Andrew G.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661415

Technical Section: Technical tutorials, notes and tips

Free Content Use of a Vicryl lasso during insertion of locking screws
pp. 207-207(1)
Authors: Dabke H.V.; Woodnutt D.J.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661424

Free Content Lost locking screws – an avoidance technique
pp. 207-207(1)
Authors: Blake S.M.; Brinsden M.D.; Smith S.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661433

Free Content A simple technique for removal of screws with damaged heads
pp. 207-207(1)
Author: Bhutta M.A.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661442

Free Content Easy hand tying of a short suture
pp. 207-208(2)
Authors: Daly K.J.; Dix F.; McCollum C.N.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661451

Free Content Letter: The left-handed use of scissors (Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2003; 84: 357)
pp. 208-208(1)
Author: Pegum M.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661460

Free Content A simple method for locating the linea alba in midline laparotomy incisions
pp. 208-209(2)
Authors: Harley O.J.H.; Browne T.F.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661479

Free Content Hyaluronidase in the reduction of prolapsed colostomy
pp. 209-209(1)
Authors: Chaudhuri A.; Prasai A.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661488

Free Content A simple technique for fenestration of an hepatic cyst
pp. 209-209(1)
Authors: Glen P.; Horgan P.G.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661497

Trainees' presentations recognised by the college

Free Content Publication of abstracts from the best regional presentations
pp. 210-213(4)
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661505

Selected internet viewings

Free Content Selected internet viewings
pp. 214-218(5)
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661514

Book reviews

Free Content Book reviews
pp. 219-220(2)
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661523

Letters and comments

Free Content Surgical treatment of para-oesophageal hiatal hernia
pp. 221-221(1)
Author: Beggs D.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661532

Free Content Splenectomy after major trauma: could more spleens be saved?
pp. 221-222(2)
Authors: Walsh M.; Brohi K.; Cord-Udy C.
DOI: 10.1308/003588403321661541

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