Encyclopedic, definitive, and state-of-the-art in the field of vascular disease and its medical, surgical, and interventional management, Rutherford""s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy offers authoritative guidance from the most respected and innovative global thought leaders and clinical and basic science experts of our time. The thoroughly revised 10th Edition, published in association with the Society for Vascular Surgery and authored by multidisciplinary and international contributors, is an outstanding reference for vascular surgeons, vascular medicine specialists, interventional radiologists and cardiologists, and their trainees who depend upon Rutherford""s in their practice. Under the expert editorial guidance of Drs. Anton N. Sidawy and Bruce A. Perler, it is quite simply the most complete and most reliable resource available on the art and science of circulatory diseases.

Key Features:
- Incorporates fundamental vascular biology, diagnostic techniques, and decision making as well as medical, endovascular, and surgical treatment of vascular disease.
- Features numerous concise and comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms vital to patient evaluation and management.
- Covers all vascular imaging techniques, offering a non-invasive evaluation of both the morphology and hemodynamics of the vascular system.
- Employs a full-color layout, images and online videos, so readers can view clinical and physical findings and operative techniques more vividly.
- Contains fully updated and more concise chapters with a focused format and summary for each that provides a quick access to key information ideal for consultation as well as daily practice.
- Includes expanded coverage of the business of vascular surgery, including a new section on the use of technology platforms and social media, and new chapters on telemedicine, the development and operation of outpatient dialysis centers and multispecialty cardiovascular centers, vascular information on the internet, and much more.
- Provides new content on key topics such as endovascular treatment of complex aortic disease, acute vascular occlusion in the pediatric population, outpatient vascular care, and anatomic surgical exposures for open surgical reconstructions.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Author Information:
By Anton N Sidawy, MD, MPH, Professor of Surgery, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington DC and Bruce A Perler, MD, MBA, Professor of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland

CONTENTS:
Section : Basic Science
Epidemiology and Research Methodology
Embryology and Developmental Anatomy
Vessel Wall Biology
Atherosclerosis
Intimal Hyperplasia
Ischemia-Reperfusion
Arteriogenesis and Angiogenesis
Arterial Hemodynamics
Venous Pathophysiology
Lymphatic Pathophysiology
Section : Atherosclerotic Risk Factors
Atherosclerotic Risk Factors: Smoking
Atherosclerotic Risk Factors: Diabetes
Atherosclerotic Risk Factors: Hyperlipidemia
Atherosclerotic Risk Factors: Hypertension
Atherosclerotic Risk Factors: Familial Arteriosclerosis
Uncommon Risk Factors for Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
International and Ethnic Trends in Vascular Disease
Section : Clinical and Vascular Laboratory Evaluation
Clinical Evaluation of the Arterial System
Clinical Evaluation of the Venous and Lymphatic Systems
Vascular Laboratory: Arterial Physiologic Assessment
Vascular Laboratory: Arterial Duplex Scanning
Vascular Laboratory: Venous Physiologic Assessment
Vascular Laboratory: Venous Duplex Scanning
Section : Vascular Imaging
Radiation Safety
Arteriography
Venography
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arteriography
Vascular PET CT and Spect CT
Intravascular Ultrasound
The Future of Imaging for Open and Endovascular Interventions
Section : Perioperative Care
Preoperative Evaluation and Management
Intraoperative Management
Postoperative Management
Hospital Readmissions in Vascular Surgery
Section : Bleeding and Clotting
Normal Coagulation
Coagulopathy and Hemorrhage
Hypercoagulable States
Anti-Coagulant Drugs
Anti-platelet Agents
Thrombolytic Agents
Section : Complications
Cardiac Complications
Respiratory Complications
Systemic Complications: Renal
Neurological Complications
Graft Thrombosis
Graft Infection
Anastomotic Aneurysms
Local Complications: Aortoenteric Fistula
Local Endocascular Complications and Their Management
Venous Complications
Lymphatic Complications
Section : Technique
Thoracic and Thoraco-abdominal Vascular Exposure
Abdominal Vascular Exposure
Cerebrovascular Exposure
Lower Extremity Vascular Exposure
Upper Extremity Vascular Exposure
Spinal Operative Exposure
Technique: Open Surgical
Endovascular Diagnostic Technique
Endovascular Therapeutic Technique
Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgical Techniques
Section : Grafts and Devices
Autogenous Grafts (Including Vein Harvest, Surgical and Endoscopic)
Prosthetic Grafts (include Sections on heparin-bonded and spiral grafts)
Biologic Grafts
Bioengineered Grafts
Non-Aortic Stents and Stent Grafts
Novel/Evolving Endovascular Devices
Section : Abdominal Aortic And Iliac Aneurysms
Arterial Aneurysms: Etiology, Epidemiology and Natural History
Aorto-Iliac Aneurysms: Evaluation, Decision Making, and Medical Management
Aorto-Iliac Aneurysms: Open Surgical Treatment
Aorto-Iliac Aneurysms: Endovascular Treatment
Aortic Stent Grafts and Techniques of EVAR
Ruptured Aorto-Iliac Aneurysms and their Management
Isolated Iliac Aneurysms and Their Management
Section : Thoracic and Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneursysms and Dis Sections
Thoracic and Thoraco-Abdominal Aneurysms: Etiology, Epidemiology, Natural History, Med Mngmt and Decision-Making
Thoracic and Thoraco-Abdominal Aneurysms: Open Surgical Treatment
Thoracic and Thoraco-Abdominal Aneurysms: Endovascular Treatment
Thoracic and Thoraco-Abdominal Aneurysms: Aortic Stent Grafts and Techniques of TEVAR
Thoracic and Thoraco-Abdominal Aneurysms: Branched and Fenestrated Endograft Treatment
Aortic Dis Section: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Medical And Surgical Management
Penetrating Aortic Ulcers
Section : Peripheral and Splanchnic Aneurysms
Lower Extremity Aneurysms
Upper Extremity Aneurysms
Aneurysms of the Splanchnic Arteries and their Branches
Section : Cerebrovascular Diseases
Cerebrovascular Disease: Epidemiology and Natural History
Cerebrovascular Disease: The Unstable Carotid Plaque
Cerebrovascular Disease: Diagnostic Evaluation
Cerebrovascular Disease: Decision Making and Medical Treatment
Non-Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Disease and its Management
Cerebrovascular Disease: Carotid Endarterectomy
Cerebrovascular Disease: Carotid Artery Stenting
Cerebrovascular Disease: Carotid Artery Dis Section
Carotid Artery Aneurysms
Carotid Body Tumor
Unusual Carotid Artery Conditions
Vertebral Artery DisSection and Other Conditions
Brachiocephalic Artery Disease and its Surgical Management
Brachiocephalic Artery Disease and its Endovascular Management
Section : Acute Limb Ischemia
Acute Limb Ischemia: Evaluation and Decision Making
Acute Limb Ischemia: Surgical and Endovascular Treatment
Compartment Syndrome and its Management
Atheromatous Embolization and Its Management
Section : Lower Extremity Chronic Arterial Disease
Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease: Epidemiology and Natural History
Lower Extremity Arterial Disease: Decision Making and Medical Treatment
Aortoiliac Disease: Open Anatomic Reconstruction
Aortoiliac Disease: Open Extra-Anatomic Bypass
Aortoiliac Disease: Endovascular Treatment
Infrainguinal Disease: Surgical Treatment
Infrainguinal Disease: Endovascular Therapy
Lower Extremity Amputations: Epidemiology, Procedure Selection and Rehabilitation Outcomes
Lower Extremity Amputations: Operative Techinques and Results
Section : Diabetic Foot and Its Management
General Considerations in Diabetic Foot
Diabetic Foot Abnormalities and Their Management
Wound Care
Podiatric Care of the Diabetic Foot
Section : Upper Extremity Arterial Disease
Upper Extremity Arterial Disease: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Diagnostic Evaluation
Upper Extremity Arterial Disease: Medical Endovascular, Open Surgical Managmenet
Upper Extremity Arterial Disease: Amputation
Section : Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Neurogenic
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Arterial
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Venous
Techniques of the Surgical Management of Thoracic Outlet
Section : Renovascular Disease
Renovascular Disease: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Medical Management
Renovascular Disease: Open Surgical Treatment
Renovascular Disease: Endovascular Treatment
Renovascular Disease: Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Fistula
Renovascular Disease: Acute Occlusive and Ischemic Events
Renovascular and Aortic Development Disorders
Section : Mesenteric Vascular Disease
Mesenteric Arterial Disease: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Evaluation
Chronic Mesenteric Arterial Diseases: Clinical Evaluation, Open Surgical and Endovascular Treatment
Acute Mesenteric Arterial Disease
Mesenteric Arterial DisSection
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Mesenteric Vascualr Disease: Venous Thrombosis
Section : Nonatherosclerotic Arterial Diseases
Vasculitis and Other Uncommon Ateriopathies
Thromboangitis Obliterans (Buerger""s Disease)
Takayasu""s Arteritis
Aneurysm Caused by Connective Tissue Abnormalities
Raynaud""s Phenomenon
Fibromuscular Disease
Non-Atherosclerotic Popliteal Artery Diseases
Infected Arterial Aneurysms
Section : Acute Venous Thromboembolic Disease
Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Natural History
Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Mechanical and Pharmacologic Prophylaxis
Acute Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis: Presentation, Diagnosis and Medical Treatment
Acute Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis: Surgical and Interventional Treatment
Acute Upper Extremity and Catheter-Related Venous Thrombosis
Superficial Thrombophlebitis and its Management
Pulmonary Embolus: Presentation, Natural History, Medical Treatment and Outcome
Vena Cava Interruption
Compartment Syndrome and Venous Gangrene
Section : Chronic Venous Disorders
Varicose Veins: Surgical Treatment
Varicose Veins: Endovenous Ablation and Sclerotherapy
Chronic Venous Disorders: Post-Phlebetic Syndrome, Natural History, Pathophysiology and Etiology
Chronic Venous Disorders: Nonoperative Treatment
Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Treatment of Perforator Vein Incompetence
Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Deep Venous Valve Reconstruction
Iliocaval Venous Obstruction: Surgical Treatment: Surgical Treatment
Iliocaval Venous Obstruction: Endovascular Treatment
Section : Miscellaneous Venous Conditions
Superior Vena Cava Occlusion and its Management
Congenital Occlusion/Absence of Inferior Vena Cava
Portal Hypertension
Nutcracker Syndrome
Venous Aneurysms and Their Management
Venous Reconstruction in Non-Vascular Surgical Oncologic Procedures
Section : Lymphedema
Lymphedema: Evaluation and Decision Making
Lymphedema: Nonoperative Treatment
Lymphedema: Surgical Treatment
Section : Vascular Malformations
Congenital Vascular Malformations: Gen Considerations
Congenital Vascular Malformations: Surgical Management
Congenital Vascular Malformations: Endovascular Management
Acquired Arteriovenous Fistulae
Section : Hemodialysis Access
General Considerations and Strategies to Optimize Access Placement
Placement of Complex Hemodialysis Accesses
Placement of Hemodialysis Catheters
Hemodialysis Access: Failing and Thrombosed
Hemodialysis Access: Nonthrombotic Complications
Section : Vascular Trauma
Epidemiology and Natural History of Vascular Trauma
Vascular Trauma of the Head and Neck
Thoracic Vascular Trauma
Abdominal Vascular Trauma
Extremity Vascular Trauma
Conditions Arising from Repetitive Trauma and Occupational Vascular Problems
Section : Special Issues in Pediatric Vascular Surgery
Special Techniques in Handling Vessels in the Pediatric Population
Arterial Aneurysms in the Pediatric Population
Vascular Tumors in the Pediatric Population
Vascular Trauma in the Pediatric Population
Placement of AV Dialysis Accesses and Central Catheters in the Pediatric Patient
Miscellaneous Vascular Conditions in Children
Section : Miscellaneous Conditions
Erectile Dysfunction
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Current Role of Sympathectomy (Upper and Lower)
Vascular Tumors and Their Management
Vascular Reconstruction in Oncologic Surgery
Chronic Compartment Syndrome
Section : The Business of Vascular Surgery
Development and Operation of Multispeciality Cardiovascular Centers
Development and Successful Operation of an Outpatient Vascular Center
The Essentials and Value of A Vascular Registry to the Practice
Marketing a Vascular Surgery Practice
Surgical Leadership as a Hospital-Employed Vascular Surgeon