Mastery of cardiothoracic surgery
By: editors, Larry R. Kaiser, Irving L. Kron, Thomas L. Spray.
Contributors: Kaiser, Larry R.; Kron, Irving L.; Spray, Thomas L.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1066
ISBN-13: 9780781752091
Subjects: Heart -- Surgery.; Chest -- Surgery.; Thoracic Diseases -- surgery.; Cardiovascular Diseases -- surgery.; Thoracic Surgery -- methods.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.