Vascular Surgery: Cases, Questions and CommentariesGeorge Geroulakos, Bauer Sumpio This updated and revised third edition of Vascular Surgery: Cases, Questions and Commentaries provides a unique collection of real-life case histories, written by experts, that highlights the diversity of problems encountered in vascular surgery. With an international panel of contributors, many of whom are also examiners on the UK, European or American Boards in Vascular Surgery, this book familiarizes the reader quickly with day-to-day clinical practice. Case studies are presented in question-and-answer format and have been widely referenced to reassure the reader that their contents are established best practice. Most cases are accompanied by multiple x-rays or color illustrations for visual clarity. This book serves as a teaching resource for vascular trainees or practitioners who are reviewing for the oral board exam or practitioners who wish to refresh their expertise with an interactive source of information. It also provides established practitioners the wherewithal to review the current standards of practice in vascular surgery. |
Contents
| 2 | |
Part II Acute Ischemia
| 124 |
Part III Management of Chronic Ischemia
of the Lower Extremities | 162 |
Part IV Surgery of the Major Branches of the Infradiaphragmatic Aorta
| 275 |
Part V Management of Portal Hypertension | 316 |
Part VI Management of ExtracranialCerebrovascular Disease | 328 |
Part VII Neurovascular Conditionsof the Upper Extremity | 371 |
Part VIII Prevention and Managementof Complications of ArterialSurgery | 394 |
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