Rutherford: Vascular Surgery (5/e) (2 Volume Set)

Robert B. Rutherford , M.D., Professor Emeritus of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO
 Fully revised and updated, the definitive vascular surgery text offers readers unparalleled coverage of virtually every surgical procedure in use today. Authoritative discussions of basic science, pathophysiology, diagnosis, technique, and complications--as well as full coverage of non-operative approaches to the treatment of vascular disease--make this reference essential.Dr. Rutherford and a superb team of co-editors and contributing authors have meticulously updated the New Edition to ensure it reflects the latest advances in the field. What's New-- 20 new chapters have been added and new authors have updated 87 other chapters. In addition, new advances and knowledge have been carefully integrated into existing chapters to offer current guidance on every page.This text places a greater emphasis on interventional radiology, endovascular techniques, and use of thrombolytic therapies as well as major changes regarding venous disorders and portal hypertension.
 

  • Delivers full-chapter coverage of peripheral arterial and venous duplex scanning
  • Presents expanded coverage of Duplex application to the diagnosis of mesenteric and renal disease
  • Addresses current issues surrounding the effectiveness of thrombolytic therapy, plus use of catheter directed thrombolysis in deep venous thrombosis
  • Expanded coverage of alternative imaging options in addition to angiography.
  • New and expanded coverage of the management of Venous Disease .
  •  New techniques in angioaccess that improve the opportunity to create autogenous fistuale and enhance the patency of prosthetic shunts.
  • New chapters on embryology of the vascular system, anatomy of commonly exposed arteries, and vascular biology of arterial wall in health and disease--all in a new section on Basic Principles in Dealing with Vascular Disease .
  • Two new chapters on vascular trauma


    • ContentsBasic Approaches to Vascular ProblemsBasic Principles in Dealing with Vascular DiseaseVascular Diagnosis: Basic Techniques and ApplicationsArterial DiseasesFundamental Therapeutic and Technical ConsiderationsVascular GraftsCommon Complications of Vascular Surgery: Prevention and ManagementAcute Ischemia and Its SequelaeVascular TraumaManagement of Chronic Ischemia of the Lower ExtremitiesNeurovascular Conditions Involving the Upper ExtremityArterial AneurysmsArteriovenous Communications and Congenital Vascular MalformationsAngioaccessThe Management of Visceral Ischemic SyndromesThe Management of Portal HypertensionThe Management of Renovascular DisordersThe Management of Extracranial Cerebrovascular DiseaseThe Management of Venous DisordersThe Management of Lymphatic DisordersExtremity Amputation for Vascular Disease