Main description:

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 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.

For this Sixth Edition the authorship team across the series has been expanded to include additional European and World experts, with an increased emphasis on global practice. Throughout all six volumes the contents have been extensively revised in line with recently published evidence. Detailed supportive key references are provided and are also included within the comprehensive list of references in the accompanying ebook. Links to recommended online videos have been added where appropriate.

The Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series provides a current and concise summary of the key topics within the major sub-specialties of general surgery.
Each volume highlights evidence-based practice both in the text and within the extensive list of references at the end of every chapter.

Vascular surgery is developing at a rapid pace, especially in the field of medical therapy and endovascular interventions. This new edition aims to put these developments into context, and give a balanced view with regard to technological advances and more traditional techniques. Vascular and endovascular practitioners will find this a very useful resource in their day to day clinical practice.

Contents:

Epidemiological risk factors for PAD, risk stratification and risk factor management
Assessment of chronic lower limb ischaemia
Medical treatment of chronic lower limb ischemia
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
Disorders of the renal and mesenteric circulation
Central venous and dialysis access
Varicose veins
Chronic leg swelling
The acutely swollen leg
Vascular anomalies