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One of the most vexing problems for doctors and their patients is the treatment of pressure sores. In this issue of Current Problems in Surgery Drs. Michael J. Bass and Linda G. Phillips have written a highly informative monograph on the topic. They address all aspects of the subject from prevention, etiology, and biology to treatment. The text is clearly written and the supportive illustrations are excellent. This article is an authoritative and scholarly review of the topic and will be useful to surgeons at all levels of training and in all specialties.