DESCRIPTION:
This book provides detailed guidelines to any physician treating patients with emergency vascular disorders. These might include ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, acute limb ischemia, vascular trauma, iatrogenic vascular injuries and complications to vascular surgery. The book provides an introduction to vascular surgical operations and focuses on how to manage patients. Numerous figures illustrate the particular points in vascular techniques and diagnostic problems in the emergency situation. This is an indispensable guide for all surgeons dealing with vascular emergencies.
CONTENTS:
Part A Specific Areas:
- Vascular Injuries to the Neck.
- Vascular Injuries to the Thoracic Outlet Area.
- Vascular Injuries in the Arm.
- Upper Extremity Ischemia.
- Vascular Injuries in the Abdomen.
- Visceral Ischemia.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
- Aortic Dissection.
- Vascular Injuries in the Leg.
- Acute Leg Ischemia.
Part B General Concepts:
- Emergency Access to the Vascular System.
- Complications in Vascular Surgery.
- Acute Venous Problems.
- Acute problems with Vascular Dialysis Access.
- General Principles.
