Endovascular Surgery

By Samuel S. Ahn

Book Overview

The new 3rd edition of this benchmark reference of endovascular surgery has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the recent, rapid changes in this growing field. Numerous new authors and extensive revisions ensure that this excellent reference remains the most up-to-date, practical resource on endovascular surgery available. Each chapter has been substantially revised, including traditional topics such as balloon angioplasty, stents, guidewires and catheters, and arterial access.Covers everything the reader needs to know: basic concepts of the techniques, the products, the natural history of the disease, results, techniques, complications, limitations, and much more.New problem-solving focus means the reader can look up a specific problem and read about the various aspects related to the diagnosis and management of that particular problem - all in one convenient place.Hot new topics include MRI and MRA imaging for endovascular surgery; CT scanning; spiral, 3-D; hypogastric artery occlusive disease; graft surveillance; in-situ vein bypass; saphenous vein harvesting; photodynamic therapy; and many more.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 072168405X
• ISBN13: 9780721684055
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 680 Pages
• Weight: 4.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"