Vascular Surgery (2-Volume Set) - Hardcover

Rutherford MD FACS FRCS(Glasg.), Robert B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 072168078X ISBN 13: 9780721680781

Publisher: Saunders, 2000

Synopsis

Fully revised and updated, the definitive vascular surgery text offers readers unparalleled coverage of virtually every surgical procedure in use today. Authoritative discussions of basic science, pathophysiology, diagnosis, technique, and complicationsas well as full coverage of non-operative approaches to the treatment of vascular diseasemake this reference essential.
Dr. Rutherford and a superb team of co-editors and contributing authors have meticulously updated the New Edition to ensure it reflects the latest advances in the field. What's New20 new chapters have been added and new authors have updated 87 other chapters. In addition, new advances and knowledge have been carefully integrated into existing chapters to offer current guidance on every page.
This text places a greater emphasis on interventional radiology, endovascular techniques, and use of thrombolytic therapies as well as major changes regarding venous disorders and portal hypertension.

Delivers full-chapter coverage of peripheral arterial and venous duplex scanning

Presents expanded coverage of Duplex application to the diagnosis of mesenteric and renal disease

Addresses current issues surrounding the effectiveness of thrombolytic therapy, plus use of catheter directed thrombolysis in deep venous thrombosis

Expanded coverage of alternative imaging options in addition to angiography.

New and expanded coverage of the management of Venous Disease.

New techniques in angioaccess that improve the opportunity to create autogenous fistuale and enhance the patency of prosthetic shunts.

New chapters on embryology of the vascular system, anatomy of commonly exposed arteries, and vascular biology of arterial wall in health and diseaseall in a new section on Basic Principles in Dealing with Vascular Disease.

Two new chapters on vascular trauma.

About this title

Book Description

This definitive 2-volume set provides encyclopedic, authoritative coverage of all aspects of vascular surgery

About the Author

Robert B. Rutherford, MD, FACS, FRCS(Glasg.), Emeritus Professor of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072168078X
• ISBN 13: 9780721680781
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 2266