Since the first edition of this book was published, much new knowledge has been gained on hemangiomas and vascular malformations. This revised and updated second edition, written by worldwide leaders in the field, fully reflects this progress.
Important improvements in the treatment of hemangiomas are reviewed, including the use of beta-blockers and other medical therapies as well as advances in interventional treatments and the treatment of hemangiomas in specific locations.
Vascular malformations are being investigated with increasing frequency all over the world and new challenges are emerging regarding both diagnosis and treatment. This edition considers the current role of the full range of diagnostic imaging techniques magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, nuclear medicine techniques, angiography, and phlebography. The various treatment options, including laser, interventional radiological, and surgical techniques, are then presented in detail.
A further individual section is devoted to the study and treatment of lymphatic malformations and dysplasias, and a series of chapters also focus on problems in the treatment of malformations in particular locations, including the thorax and viscera.
This book, in atlas format, is exceptional in providing clinically relevant information on the diagnosis and treatment of both hemangiomas and vascular malformations. It will appeal to all professionals who encounter these conditions in their daily clinical practice.

Vascular Embryology
Wilting, Jörg (et al.)
Pages 3-19
Molecular and Genetic Aspects of Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations
Limaye, Nisha (et al.)
Pages 21-38
Historical Background
Mattassi, Raul
Pages 39-43
Coagulation Disorders Associated with Vascular Anomalies
Dompmartin, Anne (et al.)
Pages 45-52
Hemangiomas of Infancy: Epidemiology
Cordisco, Maria Rosa
Pages 55-58
Classification of Vascular Tumors
Gutierrez, Juan Carlos Lopez
Pages 59-65
Hemangiomas: Clinical Picture
Cordisco, Maria Rosa
Pages 67-76
Diagnosis of Hemangiomas
Gutierrez, Juan Carlos Lopez
Pages 77-80
Diagnostics of Infantile Hemangiomas Including Visceral Hemangioma
Dubois, Josee (et al.)
Pages 81-88
Principles of Treatment of Hemangiomas
Berlien, Hans-Peter (et al.)
Pages 89-96
Propanolol and Beta-Blockers in the Medical Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas
Léauté-Labrèze, Christine
Pages 97-101
Other Medical Treatments for Infantile Hemangioma and Congenital Vascular Tumors
Rössler, Jochen
Pages 103-107
Laser Treatment of Hemangiomas
Berlien, Hans-Peter (et al.)
Pages 109-122
Surgery of Hemangiomas
Vercellio, Gianni (et al.)
Pages 123-129
Treatment of Hemangiomas by Embolization
Burrows, Patricia E. (et al.)
Pages 131-135
Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas of the Head and Neck
Waner, Milton (et al.)
Pages 137-144
Treatment of Visceral Hemangiomas
Gutierrez, Juan Carlos Lopez
Pages 145-150
Treatment of Genital Infantile Hemangiomas
Grantzow, Rainer
Pages 151-154
Management of Syndromes Related to Infantile Hemangiomas
Gelmetti, Carlo Mario (et al.)
Pages 155-161
Epidemiology of Vascular Malformations
Lee, Byung-Boong (et al.)
Pages 165-169
Histology of Vascular Malformations
North, Paula E.
Pages 171-180
Classification of Vascular Malformations
Mattassi, Raul (et al.)
Pages 181-186
Principles of Diagnostics
Mattassi, Raul (et al.)
Pages 187-188
Clinical Aspects in Vascular Malformations
Lee, Byung-Boong (et al.)
Pages 189-197
Dermatological Manifestations of Vascular Malformations
Parsi, Kurosh
Pages 199-205
Ultrasound Diagnostics
Vaghi, Massimo
Pages 207-211
Role of MR and CT in Diagnostics
Dubois, Josee (et al.)
Pages 213-222
Nuclear Medicine Diagnostics
Dentici, Roberto (et al.)
Pages 223-236
Imaging of Vascular Malformations
Ianniello, Andrea (et al.)
Pages 237-244
Principles of Treatment
Mattassi, Raul (et al.)
Pages 245-247
Surgical Techniques in Vascular Malformations
Mattassi, Raul (et al.)
Pages 249-254
Interventional Treatment in AVM
Brassel, Friedhelm (et al.)
Pages 255-261
Classification of Arteriovenous Malformation and Therapeutic Implication
Yakes, Wayne F. (et al.)
Pages 263-276
Sclerotherapy in Vascular Malformations with Polidocanol Foam
Garrido, Juan Cabrera (et al.)
Pages 277-289
Laser Treatment in Vascular Malformations
Berlien, Hans-Peter
Pages 291-305
Possibilities and Limits of Medical Treatment
Fahrni, Jennifer (et al.)
Pages 307-311
Definition and Correlation of Syndromes Related to Congenital Vascular Malformations
Vaghi, Massimo (et al.)
Pages 313-321
Introduction
Mattassi, Raul (et al.)
Pages 325-325
Surgical Management of Head and Neck Vascular Malformations
Strub, Graham M. (et al.)
Pages 327-336
Head and Neck Congenital Vascular Malformations: Sclerosis Treatment
Stillo, Francesco (et al.)
Pages 337-341
Upper Airway Congenital Vascular Lesions
O, Teresa (et al.)
Pages 343-355
Vascular Malformations of the Orbit
Fay, Aaron (et al.)
Pages 357-367
Orthopedic Problems
Hauert, Jürgen (et al.)
Pages 369-378
Treatment of Vascular Malformations in the Hand
Giuseppe, Piero
Pages 379-386
Thorax Wall
Stillo, Francesco (et al.)
Pages 387-391
Vascular Malformations in the Viscera
Ghaffarpour, Nader
Pages 393-406
Pelvic Vascular Malformations
Mattassi, Raul (et al.)
Pages 407-416
Vascular Malformations of the Limbs: Treatment of Venous and Arteriovenous Malformations
Mattassi, Raul
Pages 417-430
Lymphatic Vascular Malformations of the Limbs: Treatment of Extratruncular Malformations
Lee, Byung-Boong (et al.)
Pages 431-444
Veno-lymphatic Vascular Malformations: Medical Therapy
Michelini, Sandro (et al.)
Pages 445-449
Lymphatic Truncular Malformations of the Limbs: Surgical Treatment
Campisi, Corradino (et al.)
Pages 451-461
Thoracic Duct Dysplasias and Chylous Reflux
Campisi, Corradino (et al.)
Pages 463-473
Conclusions
Mattassi, Raul (et al.)