Mastery of cardiothoracic surgery

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Mastery of cardiothoracic surgery

[edited by] Larry R. Kaiser, Irving L. Kron, and Thomas L. Spray

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2007

2nd ed.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Completely revised and updated, with 38 new contributing authors, the Second Edition of this standard-setting text/atlas from the acclaimed Mastery of Surgery series is a comprehensive guide to all cardiothoracic surgical procedures for adults and children. More than 130 of the world's master surgeons describe their techniques step by step and explain the decision-making that is crucial to a successful outcome. Many chapters are brand-new or completely rewritten by new contributors and cover innovative techniques, including robotic and minimally invasive procedures. The book contains more than 900 detailed drawings of key surgical maneuvers and over 100 photographs, scans, and radiographs. Editorial comments in each chapter provide additional or alternative views.

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SECTION HEADINGS GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY ADULT CARDIAC SURGERY General Considerations Acquired Valvular Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Surgery for Heart Failure Thoracic Aortic Disease Transplantation Arrhythmias Other Cardiac CONGENITAL CARDIAC SURGERY

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