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The first version of this atlas was released as video-assisted major pulmonary resections were just emerging as a valid alternative to conventional techniques. In this second edition, many different techniques have been described, depending on the use or non-use of an accessory mini-thoracotomy and on the use or non-use of endoscopic instrumentation and video display. One of these techniques is the totally endoscopic approach, in which only endoscopic instruments and monitor control are used. This is the technique that will be described in this atlas. The purpose of this atlas is to describe each endoscopic pulmonary lobectomy and segmentectomy step by step, relying on brief technical notes and high-quality still pictures which are orientated and labeled to make them as comprehensible as possible. Each chapter is introduced by an anatomical background which is illustrated by three-dimensional reconstructions. Technical «tricks» and specific dangers are mentioned by pictograms. The technical descriptions of this atlas are based on the author's technique, which can be different from other video-assisted approaches. Our intent is that surgeons embarking in video-assisted major pulmonary resections-whatever the approach they use-can find helpful hints and take their bearings in this totally new vision of pulmonary and mediastinal anatomy.Compared to the previous version, all chapters have been rewritten, taking into account the progresses of the technique and the technology and some new chapters have been added. Most steps of the procedures are now illustrated, not only with pictures, but also with a video clip.

Perioperative Pain Management: A Clinical Guide provides a unique and comprehensive approach to pain management, offering effective treatment strategies tailored to various specialties. This collaborative effort includes insights from experts in anesthesiology, pain management, physical medicine, addiction medicine, pharmacy, and surgery, ensuring diverse and inclusive content for all healthcare professionals involved in perioperative pain management. The book addresses special patient populations, highlighting specific challenges and strategies to meet their analgesic needs. Clinical providers seeking a blueprint for creating optimal perioperative pain management pathways will find this guide invaluable for planning and optimizing their clinical resources.

This book offers a wealth of example exam questions focussing on the new curriculum devised by Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS) for the FRCS cardiothoracic surgery examination. With so few resources available for candidates wishing to practice the new exam format, the book will ensure that exam candidates have sufficient experience to ensure success in the exam.The content is carefully designed to test knowledge and improve exam technique. Covering the full breadth of the adult cardiac surgery curriculum, with particular focus on clinical scenarios, this book provides the definitive Single Best Answer (SBA) revision guide to maximise chances of exam success.

Respiratory critical care is essential to modern critical care medicine. To successfully support critically ill patients, an understanding of specific lung conditions and syndromes, their pathophysiological basis, and evidence-based management strategies is of vital importance. The Oxford Textbook of Respiratory Critical Care provides an authoritative account of respiratory critical care medicine with a clear focus on how to manage respiratory disease in the critically ill. The fundamentals of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment, for respiratory diseases and conditions are outlined with a specific focus on management in the critical care setting. Across 66 chapters, common and unusual respiratory conditions are included as well as those aspects of pulmonary disease in which the management in critical illness is unique. The text equips the reader with up-to-date knowledge of clinical practice for the respiratory system, lung diseases within critical care medicine and the impact of critical illness on lung biology. Each chapter highlights advances in the field as well as emphasising the importance of getting the basics right. Key messages, controversies, and directions to further research points allow both focused reading and deeper engagement. A dedicated chapter to COVID-19, and sections throughout explore the impact of this novel virus in specific areas of respiratory critical care. Edited and written by an international group of recognized experts from many disciplines, this essential textbook is relevant to medics globally. This is an indispensable guide for clinicians, researchers and nurses working in Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, Acute Medicine, and Emergency Medicine.

The standard-bearer of critical care nursing guides―this succinct, comprehensive resource delivers the most current concepts for treating adult, critically ill patients and their families This engaging, evidence-based guide provides everything nurses and students need to know to provide safe, effective progressive care. Endorsed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), and written by top experts in the field, this peer-reviewed guide covers all the essential details on the care of adult progressive care patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book's practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts. Whether you're going through orientation on the hospital floor or you're enrolled in critical care courses, AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing helps you care for every progressive care patient. AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Fifth Edition is divided into four sections: The Essentials presents information you need to provide safe, competent nursing care to the majority of progressive care patients, with a wide range of underlying diagnoses Pathological Conditions covers pathologic conditions and management strategies commonly encountered among adult, progressive care patients Advanced Concepts offers advanced progressive care concepts to support the delivery of specialized care Key Reference Information features normal laboratory and diagnostic values; summary tables of cardiac rhythms, ECG characteristics, and treatment guides, and new crisis standards of care content

The standard-bearer of critical care nursing guides―this succinct, comprehensive resource delivers the most current concepts for treating adult, critically ill patients and their families This engaging, evidence-based guide provides everything nurses and students need to know to provide safe, effective critical care. Endorsed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), and written by top experts in the field, this peer-reviewed guide covers all the essential details on the care of adult critical care patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book's practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts. Whether you're going through orientation on the hospital floor or you're enrolled in critical care courses, AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing helps you care for every critical care patient. AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Fifth Edition is organized into four sections: The Essentials presents core information for providing safe, competent nursing care to all critically ill patients, regardless of their underlying medical diagnoses Pathologic Conditions covers conditions and management strategies commonly encountered among adult critical care patients Advanced Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Patient describes specific pathologic conditions that require specialized critical care management Key Reference Information features normal laboratory and diagnostic values, cardiac rhythms and their treatment and crisis standards of care

Textbook of Transplantation and Mechanical Support for End-Stage Heart and Lung Disease Comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of the care of patients with advanced heart or lung disease Transplantation and Mechanical Support for End-Stage Heart and Lung Disease is the most comprehensive and contemporary textbook available that addresses the medical and surgical treatment options for patients with end-stage heart and lung disease. All facets of these complex and resource-intensive therapies are covered by leading experts — including the basics of transplant immunology, databases, regulatory and ethical aspects of transplantation and conventional and new modalities of donor organ harvest. Transplantation and Mechanical Support for End-Stage Heart and Lung Disease includes further information on topics such as: Historical developments that facilitated heart and lung transplantation; engineering advances in continuous flow technologies Transplant organizations, oversight, structure, process, databases and registries in the thoracic transplants and MCS field Current strategies in immune modulation, desensitization protocols and mechanisms of allograft rejection and tolerance/immunosenescence Detailed descriptions of donor and recipient surgical procedures as well as comprehensive implantation techniques for all available short- and long-term mechanical circulatory support devices, including ECMO Organ allocation and prioritization, donor evaluation, high risk donors, marginal donors, and risk assessment Richly enhanced with summary tables and color illustrations to provide an engaging and supportive learning experience, the book will serve as a highly valuable source of contemporary knowledge for medical students, residents, nurses, perfusionists, physicians and surgeons involved in the care of these desperately ill group of patients. “This comprehensive book covers all aspects of advanced heart and lung failure treatment, including shock, short-term and durable mechanical assistance, as well as transplantation. The in-depth information will be welcome by newcomers in the field as well as seasoned veterans.” —Andreas Zuckermann, M.D Vice-Chair, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Director of Cardiac Transplantation Program, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital “This comprehensive tour-de-force compendium covers practical issues of clinical administration, program development, care pathways, ongoing challenges and opportunities in each treatment area as a must go-to reference for guidance in the rapidly evolving fields of mechanical circulatory support and transplantation.” —Mandeep R. Mehra, MBBS, MSc, FRCP Executive Director, Center for Advanced Heart Disease, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School “This unique textbook authored by key opinion leaders is a refreshing'wind of change'in our field, one that will well serve all professionals involved in the care of end-stage heart and lung patients for many years to come.” —Marcelo Cypel MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC Surgical Director Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN, University of Toronto

This textbook provides an invaluable resource for multidisciplinary medical professionals performing structural heart interventions. Chapters contain clear, easy-to-follow guidance on the use of multi-modality imaging and clinical decision-making. Detailed information is given on intraprocedural monitoring and post-procedural evaluation for successful therapeutic intervention. The use of cardiac imaging technologies including three-dimensional echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are presented with images, illustrations, and video material, along with learning objectives, imaging pearls, and key points to reinforce the key concepts described, facilitating a deep understanding of the value of cardiac imaging in line with the latest guidelines. Cardiac Imaging in Structural Heart Disease:A Textbook for the Heart Team comprehensively discusses the use of the latest methodologies and technologies available in this field of medicine. This Springer Nature Flashcard augmented book is an essential resource for all members of the structural heart team including adult and pediatric cardiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiac sonographers, radiologists and cardiovascular technologists. Additional questions and answers via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app free of charge and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.

The first 3 editions of'Robotic Urology'have already become a gold-standard in the robotic community worldwide.This book provides a systematic and well-structured content which includes all fields of urology – general aspects on robot-assisted urologic surgery, kidney and adrenal, pelvis, bladder, prostate, reconstructive urology, and the male genital tract. The book brings together leading robotic surgeons from around the world to provide an updated text that covers all oncologic and reconstructive procedures in urologic surgery that are performed with robotic assistance.Additional questions via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app for free and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.

Major surgical societies have been publishing perioperative recommendations for over half a century, based on committees conducting reviews of the literature. Surgical books fundamentally target the intraoperative period when anesthesia is going on. Fatalities are often embedded in a larger context of systemic failures, in which initial problems are sidestepped or mishandled till they become overwhelming and irreversible. There must be a guiding principle and a truly integrated approach for each condition and treatment, of course based on the strongest available evidence. This unique book provides the reader standardized instructions and recommendations on the management of all high-risk surgical candidates in different specialties and contexts, encompassing a continuum of care, and not just in selected phases or groups.Written by worldwide experts, it is divided in 11 sections and 41 chapters which discuss: Preoperative evaluation, Lifestyle interventions, Surgical specialties, Protocols of special relevance, Fluids, electrolytes and shock, Perioperative surgical challenges, Bedside and adjunct procedures, Wound care, Innovative Approaches (including artificial intelligence and machine learning), End of life care and other ethical challenges. It also includes an additional section with supplementary material.Residents, fellows, practitioners in training and seasoned professionals seeking society recertification, primarily in surgery, anesthesiology, intensive care medicine, internal medicine, emergency services, trauma, vascular surgery, nursing, and physical therapy will find this book valuable. Professionals in the industry (especially those related to surgery, critical care monitoring devices, imaging diagnosis and interventional radiology), policy makers and government agencies will also benefit from this work.

This new edition describes the fundamentals of three-dimensional (3D) printing as applied to medicine and extends the scope of the first edition of 3D Printing in Medicine to include modern 3D printing within Health Care Facilities, also called at the medical “Point-Of-Care” (POC). This edition addresses the practical considerations for, and scope of hospital 3D printing facilities, image segmentation and post-processing for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing. The book provides details regarding technologies and materials for medical applications of 3D printing, as well as practical tips of value for physicians, engineers, and technologists. Individual, comprehensive chapters span all major organ systems that are 3D printed, including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, craniomaxillofacial, spinal, neurological, thoracic, and abdominal. The fabrication of maxillofacial prosthetics, the planning of head and neck reconstructions, and 3D printed medical devices used in cranial reconstruction are also addressed. The second edition also includes guidelines and regulatory considerations, costs and reimbursement for medical 3D printing, quality assurance, and additional applications of CAD such as virtual reality. There is a new Forward written by Ron Kikinis, PhD and a new Afterword written by Michael W. Vannier, MD. This book offers radiologists, surgeons, and other physicians a rich source of information on the practicalities and expanding medical applications of 3D printing. It will also serve engineers, physicist, technologists, and hospital administrators who undertake 3D printing. The second edition is designed as a textbook and is expected to serve in this capacity to fill educational needs in both the medical and engineering sectors.

This comprehensive book provides an excellent overview on the role of the scrub and circulating nurse during minimally invasive procedures and a detailed description of the specific instruments adopted during surgical procedures in each subspecialty areas as esophago-gastric, colorectal, endocrino-metabolic, hepato-biliary, spleno-pancreatic and abdominal wall surgery. The concept that laparoscopy now allows everyone to actively see all the surgical steps and therefore to be no longer just a simple “another man/woman in the theatre” but an active actor. The need therefore for all the nurses – and above all the scrub ones - to know and to have the knowledge - and therefore to have in a sort of parallelism thanks to this manual - the purely medical surgical steps with the corresponding and parallel nursing ones: an added value in the training and preparation of the all the people involved in surgery. This practical book correlated by images guides scrub nurse in all operative phases. The Scrub Nurse in Minimally Invasive and Robotic General Surgery also explores the legal aspects in the scrub nursing.The Italian Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery & New technologies and the Italian Association of Scrub Nurses endorse this book.

The Tata Memorial Centre Textbook of Oncology is an authoritative and comprehensive book, meticulously compiled to cover contemporary issues in oncology. It features contributions from 189 authors, culminating in 76 chapters. Authored by faculty members from the renowned Tata Memorial Centre, this textbook offers a harmonious blend of detailed information and practical approaches. It serves as a comprehensive resource that contextualizes the practice of oncology in TMC and offers insights into delivering high-quality cancer care in diverse settings. It offers an authentic overview of the TMC approach to multidisciplinary cancer care. The Textbook is designed to cater to a wide array of readers – from undergraduate medical students to postgraduates specializing in general surgery, general medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, radiation oncology, and other disciplines, and practicing community oncologists. A notable feature of the Textbook is its utility in preparing students for entrance and exit examinations. This book is an essential resource for established cancer specialists, including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and those in allied fields. It is also invaluable for super-specialty students and postgraduates with an interest in cancer management, offering a comprehensive guide to the dynamic field of oncology.

Obesity is a global pandemic rising beyond the status of a lifestyle disorder, and its consequences include impaired metabolism, energy disruption, and abdominal fat deposition and storage. Body Recomposition: A Comprehensive and Metabolic Alternative to Weight Loss presents information on body recomposition, which emphasizes the approach of losing fat while gaining muscle. It contains vast research on topics including factors that influence fat accumulation, strategies for weight management, healthy diet and eating patterns, physical exercise, and lifestyle strategies in healthy weight management.Features: Influence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on stored fat accumulation and its treatment Harnessing the gut microbial arm in combating obesity Roles of leptin, ghrelin, NPY, cortisol, and diverse neurotransmitters in appetite suppression and regulation Genetic predisposition and genetic addiction obesity risk assessment and therapies Gut–brain axis role in metabolism and body recomposition Efficacy of phytochemicals in weight management and roles of drugs and natural supplements in weight management Importance of physical exercise and manageable lifestyle factors Existing commercial weight loss strategies can fail to achieve and maintain sustainable weight loss or enhance greater healthy fat loss. This book provides an improved alternative for dietitians/nutritionists, health practitioners, and clinicians, as well as food and nutrition scientists.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of heart diseases and the role the echocardiogram plays in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. The book is split into two sections: the first section deals with heart diseases and the second section covers echocardiograms. Each chapter contains hand-drawn diagrams to help illustrate the complex topics. Chapters cover other modalities including CMR and CT as well as Intra Cardiac Echocardiogram, Intra Vascular Echocardiogram, and Portable Echocardiogram. Chapters also offer tips for the practicing physician on how to be a team member and coordinate with different specialists involved – the cardiologist, the cardiothoracic surgeon, etc. In addition, the book discusses how to participate in both the diagnostic process as well as the treatment plan. Heart Diseases and Echocardiogram is a must-have resource for practicing physicians, internists, cardiology fellows, echocardiogram technicians, cardiovascular surgeons.

Written by pioneers in the field of interventional cardiology, this new edition provides readers with the information and expert guidance needed to perform safe and effective transcatheter aortic valve implantation/replacement (TAVI/TAVR). The book is supplemented by visual aids, including more than 300 illustrations and videos.

With this timely practical textbook encompassing the full range of clinical conditions within paediatric surgery, surgeons-in-training will be delighted to discover that the book offers them a concise outline of paediatric surgical practice, thus ensuring that they are wholly familiar with a wide range of clinical scenarios.Key topics are included within sections on neonatal surgical conditions, surgical disorders of infancy, surgical conditions in childhood and adolescence, head and neck, hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders, preparation of the child for surgery, malignant disorders, urology, neurosurgery and trauma. Short chapters complemented by clinical photography, schematic figures and tables splendidly enable the reader to understand key concepts with confidence.Author-experts throughout the world have generously contributed to this textbook, ensuring that the contents reflect ‘real world'practice. A wide range of readers, notably surgeons-in-training, members of the paediatric surgery care team including nursing staff, postgraduates seeking core knowledge of paediatric surgery for board examinations, and surgeons planning to specialise in paediatric surgery, will benefit greatly from this practical guide.

Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this authoritative guide provides the latest information on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of pulmonary issues in children. The book covers genetic, congenital, and allergic conditions, as well as acquired and infectious respiratory ailments. Pulmonary issues related to other systemic disorders are also covered, along with respiratory care and pediatric sleep medicine. More than 300 finely detailed images complement the text. New Second Edition Features Expanded content on sleep medicine, including sleep development and maturation, insomnia, parasomnias, sleep-related movement disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea Expanded coverage of functional respiratory disorders Cystic fibrosis newborn screening and CFTR-related metabolic syndrome Expanded coverage of pneumonia, including when caused by COVID-19 Expanded coverage of primary ciliary dyskinesia Vaping and other forms of nicotine exposure Content HighlightsFoundation—anatomy; physiology; physical examination; pulmonary testing; imaging; and bronchoscopy Allergic Conditions—bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; hypersensitivity pneumonitis; eosinophilic pneumonia; and asthma Anatomical Disorders—congenital abnormalities of the upper airway; congenital lung anomalies; and chest wall and spinal deformities Upper Airway Infections—croup, epiglottitis, and bacterial tracheitis Lower Airway Infections—bronchiectasis; bronchiolitis; viral pneumonia (including when caused by COVID-19); nonviral pneumonia; complications of pneumonia; recurrent pneumonia; tuberculosis; and nontuberculous mycobacteria Noninfectious Pulmonary Disorders—atelectasis; respiratory disorders associated with systemic inflammatory diseases; interstitial lung disease; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; pleural effusion (noninfectious); pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum; and pulmonary hemorrhage Pediatric Sleep Medicine—sleep development and maturation; obstructive sleep apnea; home sleep testing; sleep-related movement disorders; insomnia; parasomnias; narcolepsy and other disorders of excessive somnolence; sudden infant death syndrome and brief resolved unexplained events; and congenital central hypoventilation syndrome Other Pulmonary Issues—acute aspiration and aspiration-related lung disease; lung transplant; asthma and other respiratory disorders associated with obesity; and functional respiratory disorders Genetic Disorders—cystic fibrosis; cystic fibrosis newborn screening and CFTR-related metabolic syndrome; and primary ciliary dyskinesia and other genetic lung diseases Lung Disease Associated With Systemic Disorders—respiratory considerations in children with cardiac disease; lung disease associated with endocrine disorders; pulmonary complications of gastrointestinal diseases; pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease; pulmonary manifestations of oncological disease and treatment; pulmonary complications of immunologic disorders; and pulmonary complications of neuromuscular disorders Treating and Managing Pulmonary Disease—airway clearance techniques; aerosol delivery of medication; bronchodilators; antibiotics for pulmonary conditions; nutritional aspects of pulmonary conditions; oxygen therapy; and nicotine and tobacco

Taking a holistic approach, this book describes the developments in medicine and medical technology from ancient times to modern days. It is an exciting journey where readers will learn about the many great inventions by people that did not take the knowledge of their times as a fact. They challenged mysticism, beliefs, the religion, and the Church. They were true scientists long before we knew how to define what a scientist is. This book is, in a way, connecting the dots between the past and the future within healthcare. Features • Provides details on further developments that gave new and exceptional information for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes Gives the reader a new perspective and a common thread of life on medicine and MedTech as well as an improved understanding of how far we have come and how much there still is to work on before we fully understand the human body and its functionality Discusses and gives insight into ongoing research projects that could become clinically available in the future

This book provides practice questions in a case-based format to prepare for the National Board of Echocardiography's examination to assess “Special Competence in Critical Care Echocardiography”.Focused on the exam's core topics, this textbook caters to physicians who are preparing for the Critical Care Echocardiography board examination. Defining features of each chapter include case based scenarios with videos and supporting images, meaningful and relevant multiple-choice questions, key take-aways and a summary. This book is the product of a multidisciplinary collaboration between ICU physicians (Pulmonary, Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology), Cardiologists, and Anesthesiologists.This book meets the needs of physicians from various disciplines preparing for the critical care echocardiography board examination.

Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) is the lateral curvature deformity of the vertebral column in patients younger than ten years, regardless of etiology. It is a complicated and three-dimensional deformity that has many similar aspects to idiopathic adolescent scoliosis but differs in that it may result in life-threatening cardiopulmonary abnormalities, such as restrictive pulmonary disease, pulmonary artery hypertension, and cor pulmonale if left untreated. Meanwhile, a spinal fusion that is used to correct and prevent the deterioration of adolescent scoliosis results in spinal growth inhibition, pulmonary underdevelopment, loss of the normal proportionality of trunk growth, and the possibility of “crankshaft” phenomenon development when implemented in EOS patients. Therefore, the ideal treatment should be directed toward ensuring spinal growth while maintaining the correction of the deformed spine. Understanding the nature of the disease facilitated the innovation of growth-sparing treatment and growth-friendly implants. Many types of such implants are available, and they have been classified into distraction-based systems, compression-based systems, and growth-guided systems. Despite the presence of numerous growth-friendly implants, none of them could be regarded as gold-standard treatment due to their disadvantages and complications. Nowadays, the most popular treatment system is the ‘Magnetic Controlled Growing Rods.'This system follows the concept of periodic distraction to catch up and promote spinal growth, that is achieved non-surgically in outpatient settings. At first glance, magnetic controlled growing rods appeared to meet the treatment demands; however, substantial complications have been recognized in long-term results. EOS is an uncommon condition with a low incidence rate compared to idiopathic adolescent scoliosis. The rarity of cases has diverted the attention of researchers away from EOS and obstructed the innovation of proper treatment protocols. This book aims to direct the light on EOS, study the pathophysiology of their types, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of present treatment options, and examine the novel studies from a clinical perspective so that better care to this challenging patient group can be delivered by health providers.

This book provides updated knowledge on esophageal cancer diagnosis and treatment options. Esophageal cancer has become one of the cancers that can be detected early with the widespread use of endoscopy. Combinations of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical treatment are used in the treatment. Depending on the planning of the surgery, operation is performed in two or three anatomical areas such as abdomen, thorax or cervical region. A good preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up and treatment are very important. In the book each stage of the disease is explained by different branches with a multidisciplinary approach. The book addresses professionals in oncology, radiology and surgery.

The definitive authoritative textbook on spinal deformities from the Scoliosis Research SocietySpinal Deformities: The Comprehensive Text, Second Edition, edited by renowned spinal deformity surgeons Christopher J. DeWald and his father Ronald L. DeWald, is a long-awaited, authoritative, one-stop resource that covers the breadth and depth of this specialized field. The first edition textbook edited by Ronald L. DeWald attempted to help formulate a Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) core curriculum for spinal deformity to meet the educational needs of both aspiring and seasoned spine deformity surgeons. This second edition edited by father and son expands and reorganizes the core curriculum concept. Since the publication of the first edition in 2003, significant advancements have been made in this field. This book reflects greater understanding of the mechanics of correction, new implants and techniques that improve three-dimensional correction, emergence of innovative growing constructs for early-onset scoliosis, and introduction of minimally invasive and nonfusion approaches.The textbook features 81 chapters organized into six comprehensive sections: Spinal Anatomy and Evaluation, Spinal Pathologies, Pediatric and Adolescent Spinal Deformity, Adult Spinal Deformity, Spondylolisthesis, and Surgical Considerations and Complications. From perioperative management to intraoperative neuromonitoring techniques, the authors share strategies to enhance patient safety and optimize surgical outcomes. Greatly expanded content covers anatomy, etiologies, pediatric and adult deformities, surgical and nonsurgical treatments, and potential pitfalls.Key FeaturesSponsored by the SRS, with 100% of contributions from members, including senior surgeonsStep-by-step instructions on diagnosis, surgical planning, operating room setup, intraoperative techniques, and management of complex complicationsThirty-six videos covering major techniques enhance understanding of surgical procedures and facilitate acquisition of practical skillsThis comprehensive reference and practical guide is essential reading for all spine deformity surgeons, from residents and fellows to more advanced practitioners.

This book provides an easy-going, high-quality and updated work focused on the most common diagnoses of Traumatology and Orthopaedics. It's structured with several sub-headings, including bullet-point tips for basic concepts.Each chapter is focused on a specific pathology and includes the following sub-headings: short introduction, applied anatomy and physiology, prevalence, classification, diagnosis (including anamnesis, physical examination and complementary imaging, from plain x-ray to cross-sectional imaging), treatment (conservative-surgical options), controversies, complications, future directions and author's preference for treatment apart from references. Orthopaedics and Trauma - Current Concepts will be an inspiration to the young orthopaedic resident, fellow or even general orthopaedic surgeon and senior medical student. It will definitely help with their careers and also be a useful tool to prepare for the board certified orthopaedic examination.

The must-read book for all cardiac surgical practitioners and part of the revolutionary'Key Questions'series of cardiothoracic surgical textbooks, including Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery and Key Questions in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery provides a systematic, evidence-based overview of the important topics in contemporary adult cardiac surgical practice.

This quick-reference guide is the first book written specifically for the many third- and fourth-year medical students rotating on the cardiac surgery service. The book focuses on the diagnosis and management of the most common pathologic entities. Each chapter covers history, physical examination, imaging, and common diagnoses. For each diagnosis, the book sets out the typical presentation, options for non-operative and operative management, and expected outcomes. Chapters include key illustrations, quick-reference charts, tables, diagrams, and bulleted lists. Students can read the text from cover to cover to gain a general foundation of knowledge that can be built upon when they begin their rotation, then use specific chapters to review a sub-specialty before starting a new rotation or seeing a patient with a sub-specialty attending. Topics covered include bypass, valve repair and replacement, heart and lung transplantation, congenital heart defects, aortic trauma, and much more.Practical and user-friendly, Cardiac Surgery Clerkship is the ideal, on-the-spot resource for medical students and practitioners seeking fast facts on diagnosis and management. Its bullet-pointed outline format makes it a perfect quick reference, and its content breadth covers the most commonly encountered problems in clinical practice.

This book provides a detailed practically applicable guide to using the latest endovascular techniques. Chapters feature detailed step-by-step instructions on how to perform procedures relevant for instances of disorders including cerebrovascular disease, splachnic arteries, and aortic aneurysms. Multiple choice questions are provided throughout to enable the reader to identify the points covered. Mastering Endovascular Techniques: Tips and Tricks in Endovascular Surgery describes the latest endovascular methodologies and features detailed insight on how to apply these techniques into day-to-day clinical practice.

Exams for assessment of the knowledge accrual only serve as intermediary to assess the candidate's worthiness of his acquired knowledge that can help humankind in future in the faculty. The current edition aims to help students format the answers and quickly revise the important aspects of theoretical knowledge asked in orthopedic examinations. The questions have been taken from previous year papers so that the students can get a hold of the type of questions asked and the correct answers to them.

This is the third, fully revised edition of a well received book that provides clear practical guidance on all aspects of the penetrating trauma surgical treatment. It aims at fostering the type of strategic thinking that can save patients'lives. The coverage encompasses prehospital care and operative management in penetrating injuries to various body regions and specific organs. Tips, tricks and technical pearls are highlighted by experienced doctors and each chapter includes a list of the most important points to observe. This third edition of Penetrating Trauma has been extensively revised and updated – with inclusion of some entirely new chapters – to take into account the most recent trends in resuscitation, diagnostics, and treatment. It will be an ideal resource for all physicians managing penetrating trauma.

This book is specifically designed to cater to the requirement of undergraduate students pursuing the competency-based pediatric curriculum in India and abroad. In an era where the existing textbooks of pediatrics have become largely theoretical, needlessly bulky, and specialty-based; this tome focuses precisely on the 35 Topics and 406 core Competencies as outlined by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

This book presents a series of over 50 cases in 3D transesophageal echocardiography. In each case, background information is followed by a step-by-step approach to patient diagnosis and postoperative outcomes. The book's most outstanding highlight consists in over 600 illustrations, which mainly focus on 3D transesophageal echocardiography in combination with 2D transesophageal echocardiography, X-ray fluoroscopy and computed tomography to demonstrate the various cardiovascular pathologies. Since the echo images obtained in clinic practice are moving images, it also includes more than 450 videos, which effectively supplement the static illustrations. The atlas is divided into 11 chapters. Chapters 1 through 3 describe abnormalities affecting mitral, aortic, tricuspid and pulmonary valves, while prosthetic valves are discussed in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 details abnormalities of the aorta. Chapters 6-8 examine coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease and cardiomyopathies, while Chapter 9 explores cases of infective endocarditis. Chapter 10 deals with tumor and mass lesions, and the other cases are collectively addressed in Chapter 11. In this second edition, authors add 3-5 new cases at each chapter. Now new technology in 3D TEE rendering technology such as TruVue, a kind of post processing techniques, is also included. Offering a valuable new resource, the book will enhance the usefulness of echocardiography during operations as a “third eye” for surgeons. With the advances in technology, clinicians are using three‐dimensional (3D) transoesophageal echocardiographic imaging is crucial for device selection during the procedure and to assess the functional result after procedure.

- NEW! Coverage of high-flow nasal oxygen therapy and both core and advanced concepts for mechanical ventilation helps you deliver high-quality care to patients with respiratory failure. - NEW! Chapters on current critical care topics include Assessment of Intravascular Volume, Urine Osmolality and Electrolytes, and Infectious Disease Control in the ICU. - NEW! Chapters on novel procedures offer coverage of tracheal stents, urinary diversion techniques, and an in-depth review of point-of-care ultrasound with extensive figures and images. - NEW! Coverage of increasingly prevalent problems seen in the intensive care unit includes coagulation disorders of the critically ill patient, feline aortic thromboembolism, oxygen toxicity, and treatment of severe hypertension. - NEW! Chapters on shock fluid therapy and transfusion therapy provide cutting edge information on how to prevent complications and maximize resources. - NEW! Prevention of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout chapter addresses this major challenge currently affecting the veterinary profession. - NEW! Algorithms and figures throughout the text clarify key concepts and aid in diagnosis and treatment. - NEW! Enhanced eBook, included with the purchase of a new print copy of the book, provides online access to a fully searchable version of the text and makes its content available on various devices. - UPDATED! Coagulation section includes chapters on hemostasis, management of the bleeding patient, coagulation and platelet monitoring, and viscoelastic monitoring. - EXPANDED! Pharmacology section offers coverage of cannabis, trazadone, gabapentin, pimobendane, and appetite stimulants.

Melioidosis is an endemic tropical disease and is fast becoming an emerging global concern. Its clinical mimicry with several other common diseases has made its diagnosis and treatment difficult. This book identifies a gap in the literature and represents the management and diagnosis of this fatal but curable disease. It provides detailed coverage of its history, epidemiology, the latency of the agent, pathogenesis, manifestations, clinical clues for detection, microbiological diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and environmental aspects. This book is for clinicians, infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, and public health professionals in countries where melioidosis is endemic. Key Features:• Provides practical guidance on clinical diagnosis, management, and prevention of melioidosis.• Features high-quality radiological and clinical photographs for clinicians and professionals.• Explores the latest techniques and advancements in laboratory diagnosis.

In the past, the cervical and thoracic vertebrae were areas that were not well performed by spinal endoscopy. However, with the rapid development of spinal endoscopic surgery techniques and instruments, various kinds of spinal endoscopic approaches are currently performing and developing in the cervical and thoracic spine. This is the first book covering the latest knowledge of cervical and thoracic spinal endoscopic surgery.This book will provide abundant illustrations and also surgical videos so that it can be easily understood by spinal surgeons who are learning and studying spinal endoscopy. In addition, the prevention of complications associated with endoscopic surgery will be discussed in detail.

Structural heart disease encompasses a wide range of abnormalities involving noncoronary structures like the heart's valves, walls, and chambers. The last decade emphasized the burden of the disease and revolutionized the treatment strategies.The number of percutaneous structural heart interventions constantly increases worldwide. While some parts of the world acquire experience with various intervention treatments, techniques, and devices, others are paving their first steps.Complex Cases in Structural Heart Interventions provide a descriptive and highly illustrative insight into unique clinical situations managed by one of the world's most experienced and innovative teams.Each case study contains a clinical presentation, imaging analysis, procedural dilemmas, and resulting outcome. A detailed explanation of the technique used, key points and tips were highlighted, and a literature review covered broad knowledge on each topic.The authors shared their knowledge and distinctive solutions from over a decade of experience to ensure an educational adventure for the medical community and a roadmap for interventional heart teams.

Thoracic surgery has evolved substantially in recent years, with tremendous advancements in minimally invasive surgical procedures, novel techniques for sublobar resection, perioperative management, and more. Thoracic Surgery Atlas, 2nd Edition, written by Dr. Mark K. Ferguson, brings you fully up to date with all aspects of this fast-changing field. Comprehensive and highly illustrated, this general thoracic surgery text covers procedures involving all chest organs (lungs, esophagus, trachea, mediastinum, chest wall, and diaphragm), offering authoritative guidance on virtually any thoracic operation you're likely to perform—from cancer surgery to management of a variety of benign conditions, including esophageal disorders, empyema, tracheal stricture, and much more. - Includes authoritative, experience-based observations to help guide you through details of complex procedures, avoid common problems, and manage complications when they occur. - Features numerous high-quality, original color and tone drawings that depict the relevant anatomy and steps associated with each procedure. - Expands coverage to include new areas of thoracic surgery, new and updated illustrations, and new content and references throughout. - Provides new information on ERAS protocol summaries for perioperative care, consensus guidelines for essential steps in minimally invasive lung resection, new surgical approaches to mediastinal abnormalities, increased focus on VATS and robotic operations including uniportal surgery, new methods of treating thoracic outlet syndrome, new approaches to managing malignant ventricular arrhythmias through sympathectomy, more advanced techniques for pleurectomy for mesothelioma, and descriptions of a variety of newer muscle flaps for reconstruction. - An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease provides today's clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of the latest diagnosis and management options for patients with arrhythmias. This comprehensive reference on cardiac arrhythmias lays a solid foundation of the underlying mechanisms of cardiac electrophysiology with an emphasis on identifying, understanding, and treating individual arrhythmias. Now fully updated from cover to cover, and carefully written to provide continuity and a consistent message throughout, the 4th Edition offers unparalleled coverage of cardiac arrhythmias in an accessible and user-friendly manner. - Grounds clinical techniques in basic science for managing patients with complex arrythmia disorders. - Offers increased clinical content with complete diagnostic and management options, including the latest drug-based, device-based, and device-drug therapies. - Covers new tools and techniques for atrial transseptal and percutaneous pericardial access, new ablation energies and tools, and new ACC/HRS guidelines for bradyarrhythmias. - Contains a new chapter on stroke prevention in atrial arrhythmias. - Includes significant content updates on macro-reentrant atrial tachycardias in an era of ultra-high-resolution mapping, new mapping and ablation technologies for ventricular tachycardia, new genetic mechanisms underlying arrhythmia syndromes, and much more. - Provides access to dozens of videos depicting key mapping techniques, and fluoroscopy images illustrating techniques for electrophysiologic catheter positioning, and atrial septal puncture, as well as pericardial access, cryoablation, and left atrial appendage exclusion procedures. - Uses a consistent format throughout, showing every arrhythmia in a similar manner for quick reference. - An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

This book covers up-to-date knowledge of extracorporeal life support/ membrane oxygenation (ECLS/ECMO), which is performed as one special procedure that takes over the work of the lungs when they are too sick to properly support the body. ECLS has been recognized as one primary rescue strategy when the conventional treatments cannot reverse the process of cardiac dysfunction or respiratory dysfunction. During the recent years, ECLS has also been utilized as the bridge during peioperative organ transplantation, emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and chronic assistant devices such as left ventricular assist device.This book summarizes the major characteristics of technique, current status of implication and topics of development. Physiology and mechanism of ECLS is defined in the initial part of the book. Type and primary characteristics of ECLS, including instrument materials and monitoring methods are further introduced. Methods of cannulation, characteristics of patients and key-point of management during pediatric ECLS are included. ECLS has been recognized as one kind of novel CPR procedures, transport of ECLS, treatment of various complications with preventive strategy are demonstrated. Recent hot topics of ECLS and training perspective are also discussed.

The AFS Textbook of Foregut Disease serves as a comprehensive guide of information covering the fast-evolving field of foregut disease. This textbook is designed as a partnership between gastroenterologists & gastrointestinal surgeons with an understanding that an essential component of moving forward in this field is through collaboration. This AFS textbook has been developed by the American Foregut Society, a premier society for foregut disease and all chapters are written by experts in the field. Readership is intended for gastroenterologists, GI and thoracic surgeons, gastroenterology and general surgery residents and fellows, medical students, and integrated health members that manage foregut disease. All chapters follow an organized format that contains many graphs, tables, intraoperative photographs, and illustrations of techniques. This textbook provides the most up-to-date scientific information and will be the definitive resource to guide both the diagnosis and management of foregut disease for years to come.

It is well known that certain diseases and patient conditions are associated with increased perioperative risk. The aim of this book is to define and identify the clinical factors that warrant a broader and more detailed assessment of pre-operative surgical risk in difficult and unusual clinical settings. One of the sections is dedicated to the main pathway of peri- and post-surgical critical care based on the patient-specific deterioration risk and associated diseases; here, a panel of selected experts describes the correct patient-oriented pathways for complex or unscheduled surgical operations in order to reduce the operative risk. In addition, the book describes the latest trends in minimally invasive surgical techniques that are associated with peri- and post-operative risk reduction, and provides an overview of recent advances in surgical simulation, focusing on perspectives in surgical research to increase patient safety.Guidance is also provided on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), and their management in patients requiring emergency surgery. The book will help surgical trainees recognize cases with the highest surgical risk and identify the most common complications at an early stage.

MASTERING STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE A COMPREHENSIVE AND IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO MANAGING THE TREATMENT OF STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE In Mastering Structural Heart Disease, a team of distinguished experts in interventional cardiology deliver a complete and robust explanation of nearly all present-day structural heart disease devices, their appropriate uses, and technical tricks to help ensure treatment success. The text is written in a Socratic, “question-and-answer” format which is designed to help readers absorb and retain knowledge. Online clinical cases and vignettes supplement the material in the book, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject. The authors combine the latest techniques, devices, clinical research trials, future directions, and innovation ideas into a single, practical, and accessible study and practice resource. From transcatheter valvular interventions, interventions for selected adult congenital structural diseases, and a variety of other cardiac disorders that require intervention, readers will find coverage of the treatment of virtually every structural disease they're likely to encounter in practice. They'll also find: A thorough introduction to structural interventions for the aortic valve, including the natural history, hemodynamic assessment and transcatheter interventions Comprehensive explorations of structural interventions for the mitral valve, including imaging assessment and procedural planning with dedicated imaging tools prior to mitral valve edge to edge repair and transcatheter mitral valve replacement Practical discussions of structural interventions for the tricuspid and pulmonic valves, including intraprocedural imaging, devices and techniques Extensive treatments of structural interventions for the left atrial appendage and management of perivalvular leaks Complete discussion of the latest devices and techniques for pulmonary embolism interventions, renal denervation and mechanical support for structural interventions Perfect for interventional cardiologists, general cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons, Mastering Structural Heart Disease will also earn a place in the libraries of fellows in training and internists seeking a comprehensive guide to the management of structural heart disease.

This book is for all medical professionals and especially for those who are involved in management of spinal ailments. Medicos who want to know about the advances integrated in the IOTSS (Integrated Operation Theater Spine Suite) to make spine surgeries safe. Basic to advanced knowledge is shared by 4 sections and thirty3 case illustrations. The book is written in 4 sections: •Section 1: It is about Enabling Technology (except Robot) and Integrated Operation Theater Spine Suite (IOTSS) •Section 2: Illustration of Thirty3 cases. These cases start from cervical (first vertebrae) and end to coccyx (last vertebrae). Each chapter starts with detailed history of patient followed with the treatment given explaining the use of technology. •Section 3: Paradox and Caveats with Murphy's law. This section explains the limitations and contradictory statements related to all the cases written in Section 2. It includes Murphy's law, how it influences in daily practice. •Section 4: It includes the information about the Institute and surgical members. The list of publications from Stavya team is highlighted.

This book provides a concise, practically applicable guide to the management of patients born with a univentricular heart defect. It describes the anatomy and epidemiology of the univentricular heart, while guidance is provided on how to manage both fetal and neonatal patients with this defect, as well as those in later childhood and adulthood. The utilization of the Fontan operation for patients with a univentricular heart is described in detail. Management of early and late Fontan failure is also discussed, and the pregnant patient is also described, enabling the reader to develop a deep understanding of how to manage these patients in their daily practice. Univentricular Congenital Heart Defects: Practical Manual for Patient Management comprehensively reviews the management of univentricular heart defects and the use of Fontan-type surgery. It is a valuable resource for the experienced practitioner seeking a manual on the latest available techniques andfor trainees who want to develop a thorough understanding of how to manage patients with these congenital heart defects.

This reference work comprehensively covers essential orthopedic trauma implants and their application in both upper and lower limbs. It offers insights into the invention, advantages, and disadvantages of various implants, along with the rationale behind their current designs, biomechanics, and materials. Additionally, the book addresses fracture fixation and general considerations when comparing different subgroups of implants, such as nails versus plates or ORIF versus external fixation.The book is divided into several sections, such as upper and lower limbs, spine, and pelvis. It also includes unique sections dedicated to pediatric implants, implant removal, metallurgy and bone grafts. It is written and edited by experienced surgeons from around the world. This book fills the gap as currently, there are no specific reference books on this topic but only operative manuals and inventory lists of various commercial companies detailing their own products.This highly informative and meticulously presented book serves as both a practical and a theoretical guide for practicing orthopedic surgeons, scientists/researchers, academicians, students as well as orthopedic technicians and nurses.

The editors have placed significant emphasis on conveying succinctly how this knowledge informs both the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. There are 11 sections covering 140 chapters written by around 250 renowned authors, including 1,000 figures and 400 tables and all the content has been colourfully and digitally enhanced with particular attention to the importance of using appropriate guidelines in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. A topic on the latest practice impacting trials has also been incorporated in a dedicated chapter on landmark trials. The editors would like to highlight several exciting changes with a new addition of knowledge on genetics and a section on cardiac oncology.

This fourth edition comprehensively covers peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis represents an intracorporeal technique for blood purification. This unique dialysis system represents one of many human attempts to manipulate nature for sustenance of life. Recent advances have focused on further improvement of the technique, which are covered in full throughout the text. During the past decade, the time during which this therapy has been increasingly utilized, the 3rd Edition has continued to be recognized as the major source of the discipline's base knowledge. The evolution of this text to its newest edition parallels the growth of peritoneal dialysis from Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis in the eighties to the current therapy that encompasses manual and automated therapies with full emphasis on adequacy of dialysis dose. Nolph and Gokal's Textbook of Peritoneal Dialysis is the most in-depth publication on this dialysis technique and is an ideal resource for all clinicians practicing peritoneal dialysis.

Recent Advances in Minimal Access Surgery (RAMAS)—Vol 3 is the latest addition to the largely popular series dedicated exclusively to minimal access techniques. The recent edition of RAMAS focuses on robotic surgery and other disruptive technologies. The articles from eminent surgeons from across the globe in various fields are testimony to the fact that surgeons worldwide are steadily embracing robotic surgery for malignant as well as benign conditions.

This book is unique in describing the practical considerations of endoscopic cardiac surgery. It covers this topic from basic concepts such as patient selection to imaging and outlines the different approaches to particular endoscopic cardiac surgical procedures. As there is an increasing acceptance that cardiac surgery needs to be provided to older and sicker patients and more asymptomatic patients, the option of a sternotomy is becoming less appealing. The endoscope has changed the patient pathway in many surgical specialities, but until recently cardiac surgery has been slow to adopt this approach. With improvements in imaging and better imaging technology, there is a steady increase in accepted procedures and trained surgeons offering this approach. Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery: Tips, Tricks and Traps captures the experience of endoscopic cardiac surgeons from around the world and is a concise yet thorough reference book for those starting a program in this discipline. With over 3 hours of associated video material, it will be an essential primer for the discipline, therefore making it a valuable reference for trainees in cardiac surgery and experienced surgeons wishing to add this approach to their armamentarium. Via app: download the SN More Media app for free, scan a link with play button and access MP4 directly on your smartphone or tablet.

Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Provides a fully updated new edition of this comprehensive, detailed reference to surgical syndromes and diseases in small animals Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, Second Edition offers a thoroughly revised new edition of this comprehensive, detailed reference to surgical syndromes and diseases in small animal patients. Featuring detailed surgical descriptions accompanied by high-quality illustrations, the book updates the procedures throughout to include new and revised techniques. New chapters cover pyloric hypertrophy, coagulation factors and anticoagulation strategies, and pacemakers, with a newly standalone chapter on persistent aortic arches. Organized by body system, each section of the book includes a brief review of surgical anatomy and physiology. Chapters present surgical techniques, with information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and a companion website provides video clips and slideshows demonstrating the procedures. The Second Edition: Presents a complete resource to small animal soft tissue surgery Features detailed surgical descriptions accompanied by high-quality illustrations Updates surgical techniques throughout to reflect new or refined procedures Adds chapters on pyloric hypertrophy, coagulation factors and anticoagulation strategies, and pacemakers, and splits persistent aortic arches into an expanded standalone chapter Features video clips and slideshows on a companion website to demonstrate the techniques covered Relying on the very latest literature to present the current state of the art, Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery is an essential reference for small animal surgeons, residents, and practitioners performing soft tissue surgery.

This atlas provides a comprehensive overview of the current techniques practised in a leading cardiac surgical institution. It offers an up-to-date review of procedures, authored by foremost surgeons in each specialist area. Richly illustrated, its aim is to serve as an appealing “go-to” text for training and practising cardiac surgeons.