In this Current Therapy series title, nationally recognized experts provide practical information on the clinical aspects of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. This comprehensive reference contains 240 concise chapters that focus on key aspects of diagnosis, surgical decision-making, and surgical technique and include a limited number of key references. Covers over 200 clinical conditions encountered by cardiothoracic surgeons, including chest wall injuries, non-small cell lung cancer, thoracic outlet syndrome, ...
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In this Current Therapy series title, nationally recognized experts provide practical information on the clinical aspects of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. This comprehensive reference contains 240 concise chapters that focus on key aspects of diagnosis, surgical decision-making, and surgical technique and include a limited number of key references. Covers over 200 clinical conditions encountered by cardiothoracic surgeons, including chest wall injuries, non-small cell lung cancer, thoracic outlet syndrome, esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, pleural diseases, atrial septal defects, tetralogy of Fallot, airway obstructions, and more. Details the latest techniques, including the use of lasers, stents, photodynamic therapy, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), the off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children and adults, the Maze procedure for arrhythmias, MIDCAB, and more. Features valuable advice on assessment, imaging, incisions, anesthesia, and perioperative care issues, including cardiac pacing in adults and children and the cardiac surgery "fast track." Offers the expertise of 207 noted authorities who present their views on diagnosis, treatment options, and surgical techniques as well as carefully selected references for further study. Uses concise text packed with "high yield" information that allows readers to review more in less time, making this the perfect choice for board preparation or as a "refresher" before procedures.
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Good; Hardcover; 2004, Mosby Publishing; Former library copy with standard library markings; Moderate wear to covers with reading-creases along spine; Library stamps to endpapers; Scattered pencil underlining to text pages; Good binding with straight spine; Green and black covers with title in white lettering; 880 pages; "Current Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, " by Stephen C. Yang, et al.
