Main description:

Cardiothoracic surgery is constantly evolving with the development of new technologies and procedures.

This concise guide brings cardiothoracic surgeons and residents fully up to date with the latest techniques in their field. Divided into three sections, the book begins with discussion on thoracic surgery, with an emphasis on the lungs and pulmonary function testing, and their influence on cardiovascular surgery.

The following sections examine different surgical procedures in both adults and children.

Each chapter is presented with illustrations and tables to assist learning, making the book invaluable for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery residents, as well as practising surgeons.

Key points

Concise guide to latest techniques and procedures in cardiothoracic surgery
Discusses thoracic surgery and cardiac surgery in adults and children
Emphasis on importance of pulmonary function testing
Includes illustrations and tables to assist learning

Contents:

Section 1: Thoracic Surgery

Pulmonary Function Tests in Current Perspective
Thoracic Trauma and Emergencies: An Update

Section 2: Adult Cardiac Surgery

Percutaneous Valve Implantation
Myocardial Preservation
Aortic Diseases: Valve Conserving Surgeries
Right Ventricular Function Assessment
Role of PET in Cardiovascular Diseases
Transesophageal Echocardiography

Section 3: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Fontan Operation: Current Perspective
Pediatric Myocardial Preservation