Description
Completely revised and updated, with 38 new contributing authors, the Second Edition of this standard-setting text/atlas from the acclaimed Mastery of Surgery series is a comprehensive guide to all cardiothoracic surgical procedures for adults and children. More than 130 of the world's master surgeons describe their techniques step by step and explain the decision-making that is crucial to a successful outcome. Many chapters are brand-new or completely rewritten by new contributors and cover innovative techniques, including robotic and minimally invasive procedures.
The book contains more than 900 detailed drawings of key surgical maneuvers and over 100 photographs, scans, and radiographs. Editorial comments in each chapter provide additional or alternative views.
About the Author(s)
- Larry R Kaiser MD
- President, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Alkek-Williams Distinguished Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas Houston School of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Irving L Kron MD
- Irving L. Kron, MDS. Hurt Watts Professor and Chairman<p class="
- Thomas L Spray MD
- Thomas L.&#160; Spray, MDChief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery&l
Specs
- Edition: Second
- Product Format: Hardbound
- ISBN: 9780781752091
- Trim Size: 8.5 x 11
- Pages: 1088
- Pub Date: Oct 3, 2006
- Weight: 5.0
Associated Specialties
Table of contents
SECTION HEADINGS
GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
ADULT CARDIAC SURGERY
General Considerations
Acquired Valvular Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Surgery for Heart Failure
Thoracic Aortic Disease
Transplantation
Arrhythmias
Other Cardiac
CONGENITAL CARDIAC SURGERY
