Venous Disorders is s a compilation of presentations on topics relating to venous topics from the last five symposia sponsored by the Division of Vascular Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. 32 chapters in 9 different sections include general considerations, progress in treatment of varicose veins, acute deep-vein thrombosis. venous thromboembolism, venous valve repair, venous reconstructive surgery, endovenous interventional therapy, acute subclavian vein thrombosis, and chronic venous insufficiency. The Modern Trends in Vascular Surgery series brings together the best, current strategies for therapeutic and clinical practices. These books contain the latest discoveries, techniques, practice and out comes in vascular surgery. There are approximately 25 to 45 chapters in each book, classified under the following headings: cerebrovascular, ischemia, infrainguinal lesions, aortic aneurysm, thoracic aortic pathology, aorta and its major branches, upper extremity ischemia, venous disorders, hemodialysis access, endovascular technology, noninvasive test, and issues in vascular surgery. Each of the chapters contains valuable illustrations, tables, and a list of references to guide the reader through the chapter. This series of books is focused on specific topics in vascular surgery. For each title the editors will assume the responsibility of adding the latest information and new chapters and to update all of the content, thus making these books more cohesive and with newer, up-to-date information. The resulting product is a comprehensive review of current knowledge across all of vascular surgery, covering: Carotid Artery Diseases, Surgery of the Aorta, Venous Disorders, Endovascular technology and Ischemic Extremities.
Now in its third edition, the Handbook of Venous Disorders continues to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on acute and chronic venous and lymphatic diseases and malformations and to discuss the latest knowledge on ...
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Previously the study of venous disease was well-served by the classic texts of Foote, Anning, Dodd and Cockett, and Hobbs, but these texts are now out of print and out of date. How does Larry Tretbar's book equate with its competition?
Introduction of the technique of SEPS by Hauer in 1985 renewed the interest in perforator disconnection. Currently SEPS is a standard intervention along with HL/S or endovenous procedures for control of venous ulcers.
This book offers a simplified approach to the diagnosis and management of the most common aspects of both cosmetic and medical venous disorders.
The Handbook of Venous Disorders, first published in 1996, is a handbook for all clinicians and surgeons who are involved with the investigation, evaluation, or management of venous and lymphatic diseases or malformations.
A unique feature of this book is clinical pearls given by experts in the field that are highlighted in each chapter. The first section of the book describes the essential anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology.
British Journal of Surgery, 74, 275-278 Sutton, 6., Hosking, S. and Johnson, C. D. (1991) We still still have insuflicient evidence to support perioperative heparin prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism. Annals of the Royal College ...
Over the last two decades new methods for investigating the venous system in the lower limbs have brought a fresh understaning and transformed many aspects of management. The instruments of...
Over recent years there has been an increased interest in veins and their disorders. The management of venous disorders can, however, be the subject of controversy and this book addresses...