Vascular & Endovascular meets the needs of surgeons in higher training and practising consultants for a contemporary and evidence-based account of this sub-specialty that is relevant to their general surgical practice. It is a practical reference source incorporating the most current information on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures. The text is thoroughly referenced and supported by evidence-based recommendations wherever possible, distinguishing between strong evidence to support a conclusion, and evidence suggesting that a recommendation can be reached on the balance of probabilities.
This is a title in the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series whose eight volumes are an established and highly regarded source of information for the specialist general surgeon.

Key Features

The Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series provides a current and concise summary of the key topics within each major surgical sub-specialty.

Each volume highlights evidence-based practice both in the text and within the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter.

Purchase of a print book also includes a downloadable version of the eBook.

Epidemiology and risk factor management of peripheral arterial disease
Assessment of chronic lower limb ischaemia
Medical treatment of chronic lower limb ischaemia
Intervention for chronic lower limb ischaemia
The diabetic foot
Amputation, rehabilitation and prosthetic developments
Revision vascular surgery
Management of acute lower limb ischaemia
Vascular trauma
Extracranial cerebrovascular disease
Vascular disorders of the upper limb
Primary and secondary vasospastic disorders (Raynaud's phenomenon) and vasculitis
Peripheral and abdominal aortic aneurysms
Thoracic and thoraco-abdominal aortic disease
Renal and intestinal vascular disease
Central venous and dialysis access
Varicose veins
Chronic leg swelling
The acutely swollen leg
Vascular anomalies
Future developments

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