CiNii Books - Vascular surgery : a comprehensive review

Dr. Wesley S. Moore and over 35 experts update this popular resource to provide an up-to-date review of vascular surgery. The 5th Edition covers the entire field--from the basics to the very latest developments--in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format. Chapters are organized by specific topic to ensure stand-alone coverage, with minimal overlapping of information. Review of the 4th Edition: "Several features make this text valuable. Dr. Moore has selected an excellent group of teachers and writers...The book has matured along with the specialty. Most chapters are detailed, pithy, and extensively annotated. Although it is comprehensive, it can fit into a briefcase...The questions at the end of the chapters are helpful...This text has been an important vehicle since its introduction." --JAMA Features: * NEW AND OUTSTANDING FEATURES: * New Chapter 9--Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Vascular Disease and its Complications by Charles M. Peterson. Presents a basic science overview of diabetes mellitus, its relationship to vascular disease, and its impact on the vascular surgeon. * New Chapter 18--Endovascular Grafting by Wesley S. Moore and Michael Marin. Recognizes the increasingly important role of endovascular grafting in the vascular surgeon's repertoire. * New Chapter 43--Physiology and Imaging of the Peripheral Lymphatic System by Charles L. Witte and Marlys H. Witte. Provides readers with a basic science understanding of the function of the lymphatic system, plus new approaches to diagnosis and management. * Fully updated chapters apprise readers of the latest advances for the full range of topics. * Up-to-date review questions (with answers) at the end of each chapter prepare readers for the boards and/or recertification examinations.

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A history of vascular surgery
embryology of the vascular system
anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the vascular wall
anatomy and surgical exposure of the vascular system
haemostasis and thrombosis
atherosclerosis pathology, pathogenesis, and medical management
haemodynamic factors in atherosclerosis
nonatherosclerotic vascular disease
influence in diabetes mellitus on vascular disease and its complications
primary arterial infections and antibiotic prophylaxis
congenital vascular malformations of the extremities
vasculogenic impotence
haemodynamics for the vascular surgeon
the vascular laboratory
natural history, nonoperative treatment, and functional assessment in chronic lower extremity ischemia
principles of angiography and interventional radiology
endovascular surgery
endovascular grafting
role of sympathectomy in the management of vascular disease
thrombolytic therapy for vascular disease
evaluation of cardiac risk in the patient with vascular disease
vascular grafts - characteristics and routine selection of prostheses
thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
aneurysms of the aorta and iliac arteries
aneurysms of the peripheral arteries
aneurysms of the peripheral arteries
splanchnic and renal artery aneurysms
aortoiliac occlusive disease
femoral-popliteal-tibial occlusive disease
renovascular hypertension
visceral ischemic syndromes
extracranial cerebrovascular disease - the carotid artery
reconstruction of the supra-aortic trunks and vertebrobasilar system
vascular disease of the upper extremity and the thoracic outlet syndromes
haemodialysis and vascular access
vascular trauma
acute arterial and graft occlusion
myointimal hyperplasia
infection in prosthetic vascular grafts
noninfectious complications in vascular surgery
portal hypertension
venous thromboembolic disease
varicose veins chronic venous insufficiency
physiology and imaging of the peripheral lymphatics system
lymphedema and tumours of the lymphatics
lower extremity amputation.

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