Full Description
Head and Neck Vascular Anomalies: A Practical Case-Based Approach is a useful guide to the management of lesions caused by vascular anomalies, providing specific treatment algorithms for their management. This book offers consistent and straightforward techniques to the more frequently encountered and some of the more difficult vascular anomalies. Coming from the world-renowned vascular anomalies center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, known for its clinical expertise and multi-disciplinary approach, editors Dr. Suen and Dr. Richter have over 40 years combined experience in treating these lesions. With contributed chapters from international leaders in the field, the editors present a practical guide, based upon clinical and scientific evidence, on the approach to diagnosis and management to each vascular anomaly based upon type, extent and location. The book provides a case-based approach to simple and complex lesions. Initial steps for diagnosis followed by a recommended treatment approach is presented with photographs, imaging and step-by-step illustrations to surgical or alternative therapies.All presented information is based upon current literature, providing a timeless and seamless algorithm to each lesion.
Each case begins with a diagnostic approach, followed by next best steps to imaging treatment and follow up. This case-based approach is a wonderful quick resource for those physicians in a variety of specialties making clinical decisions. With the increasing number of vascular anomaly centers, and physicians participating in the care of these patients along with the recent advancements and consistency in managing these patients, the timing for this text is ideal.
Contents
I. Introduction/Purpose II. Vascular Anomalies: Basic Tenants III. Vascular Tumors: Infantile Hemangiomas IV. Vascular Tumors: Congenital Hemangioma V. Vascular Tumors: Other VI. Venous Malformations VII. Lymphatic Malformations VIII. Capillary/Venular Malformations IX. Arteriovenous Malformations X. Rare Tumors/Malformations XI. Epilogue
