Title: EVIDENCE FOR CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY; ED. BY TOM TREASURE
Description: With an emphasis on randomly controlled trials when available, the 28 contributed chapters present evidence for standard operations and innovative treatments for cardiothoracic disease, including lung cancer, bronchopulmonary tumors, re-vascularization, and indications for cardiac transplantation. The introductory chapter presents the case for evidence-based medicine and its application in this surgical specialty. Chapters include evidence summary tables, surgical recommendations, and further reading.
Subjects: Cardiothoracic surgery, Medical / Nursing, Cardiology, Medical, Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine, Surgery - General, Non-Classifiable, General, Chest, Surgery, Heart, Thoracic Surgical Procedures, Methods, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Evidence-Based Medicine