Full Description
Cardiothoracic surgery is constantly evolving with the development of new technologies and procedures.
This concise guide brings cardiothoracic surgeons and residents fully up to date with the latest techniques in their field. Divided into three sections, the book begins with discussion on thoracic surgery, with an emphasis on the lungs and pulmonary function testing, and their influence on cardiovascular surgery.
The following sections examine different surgical procedures in both adults and children.
Each chapter is presented with illustrations and tables to assist learning, making the book invaluable for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery residents, as well as practising surgeons.
Key points
Concise guide to latest techniques and procedures in cardiothoracic surgery
Discusses thoracic surgery and cardiac surgery in adults and children
Emphasis on importance of pulmonary function testing
Includes illustrations and tables to assist learning
Contents
Section 1: Thoracic Surgery
Pulmonary Function Tests in Current Perspective
Thoracic Trauma and Emergencies: An Update
Section 2: Adult Cardiac Surgery
Percutaneous Valve Implantation
Myocardial Preservation
Aortic Diseases: Valve Conserving Surgeries
Right Ventricular Function Assessment
Role of PET in Cardiovascular Diseases
Transesophageal Echocardiography
Section 3: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Fontan Operation: Current Perspective
Pediatric Myocardial Preservation
