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Manuscripts will be returned that do not follow the journal's instructions for authors. We strongly encourage you to read the instructions before submitting your manuscript. You can also refer to our frequently asked questions.

First time users must register

These are the main items you should consider before you submit:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Manuscript file including tables in situ
  3. Abstract (must also be in manuscript file)
  4. Word count
  5. Figure files (jpeg, tiff, gif, eps, PowerPoint)
  6. Charges for colour images
  7. Supplementary files (video, appendices, etc)
  8. Patient consent
  9. Ethics committee approval
  10. Competing interests
  11. Authors' consent to publication (copyright)
  12. Suggested reviewers

You will be asked to agree to the following statement before you can submit your manuscript:

I confirm that this manuscript has been prepared in accordance with (the) Thorax guidelines for authors, and that the manuscript meets the requirements as outlined in the checklist above.

Important:
If you are submitting a commissioned article please submit from the Bench>Press queue:
Accepted Commissions - Papers to be Submitted

If you are submitting a revision / resubmission please submit from the Bench>Press queue:
Submit a revision / resubmission

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