Vascular Surgery: A Comprehensive Review

Dr. Wesley S. Moore and over 35 experts update this popular resource to provide an up-to-date review of vascular surgery. The 5th Edition covers the entire field--from the basics to the very latest developments--in an easy-to-read, user-friendly format. Chapters are organized by specific topic to ensure stand-alone coverage, with minimal overlapping of information. Review of the 4th Edition: "Several features make this text valuable. Dr. Moore has selected an excellent group of teachers and writers...The book has matured along with the specialty. Most chapters are detailed, pithy, and extensively annotated. Although it is comprehensive, it can fit into a briefcase...The questions at the end of the chapters are helpful...This text has been an important vehicle since its introduction." --JAMA Features: * NEW AND OUTSTANDING FEATURES: * New Chapter 9--Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Vascular Disease and its Complications by Charles M. Peterson. Presents a basic science overview of diabetes mellitus, its relationship to vascular disease, and its impact on the vascular surgeon. * New Chapter 18--Endovascular Grafting by Wesley S. Moore and Michael Marin. Recognizes the increasingly important role of endovascular grafting in the vascular surgeon's repertoire. * New Chapter 43--Physiology and Imaging of the Peripheral Lymphatic System by Charles L. Witte and Marlys H. Witte. Provides readers with a basic science understanding of the function of the lymphatic system, plus new approaches to diagnosis and management. * Fully updated chapters apprise readers of the latest advances for the full range of topics. * Up-to-date review questions (with answers) at the end of each chapter prepare readers for the boards and/or recertification examinations.

Table of Contents:
A history of vascular surgery; embryology of the vascular system; anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the vascular wall; anatomy and surgical exposure of the vascular system; haemostasis and thrombosis; atherosclerosis pathology, pathogenesis, and medical management; haemodynamic factors in atherosclerosis; nonatherosclerotic vascular disease; influence in diabetes mellitus on vascular disease and its complications; primary arterial infections and antibiotic prophylaxis; congenital vascular malformations of the extremities; vasculogenic impotence; haemodynamics for the vascular surgeon; the vascular laboratory; natural history, nonoperative treatment, and functional assessment in chronic lower extremity ischemia; principles of angiography and interventional radiology; endovascular surgery; endovascular grafting; role of sympathectomy in the management of vascular disease; thrombolytic therapy for vascular disease; evaluation of cardiac risk in the patient with vascular disease; vascular grafts - characteristics and routine selection of prostheses; thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms; aneurysms of the aorta and iliac arteries; aneurysms of the peripheral arteries; aneurysms of the peripheral arteries; splanchnic and renal artery aneurysms; aortoiliac occlusive disease; femoral-popliteal-tibial occlusive disease; renovascular hypertension; visceral ischemic syndromes; extracranial cerebrovascular disease - the carotid artery; reconstruction of the supra-aortic trunks and vertebrobasilar system; vascular disease of the upper extremity and the thoracic outlet syndromes; haemodialysis and vascular access; vascular trauma; acute arterial and graft occlusion; myointimal hyperplasia; infection in prosthetic vascular grafts; noninfectious complications in vascular surgery; portal hypertension; venous thromboembolic disease; varicose veins chronic venous insufficiency; physiology and imaging of the peripheral lymphatics system; lymphedema and tumours of the lymphatics; lower extremity amputation.