Venous and Lymphatic Diseases

by Robert S. Dieter

Other authorsRay A. Dieter (Author), Raymond A. Dieter (Author)
Paper Book, 2011

Status

Available

Call number

IBMC Library - WG 600 V466d

Publication

New York : London : McGraw-Hill Medical

ISBN

9780071601580

Description

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive overview of venous and lymphatic diseases--complete with 400 color images 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is a valuable resource for any physician taking care of patients with venous and/or lymphatic disorders. It is an up-to-date, comprehensive book on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with these often under-recognized disorders. Well written, with many high quality illustrations, figures, and tables, this book will serve as an important reference for many students and practitioners in a variety of specialties."--Doody's Review Service Presented in full color and written by a world-renowned author team, this all-in-one guide covers every key aspect of disorders affecting the venous and lymphatic systems.Venous and Lymphatic Diseases opens with fundamental topics, including anatomy and physiology, which provide a solid foundation for such important clinical considerations as the physical examination and appropriate diagnostic imaging modalities, specific disease states, and treatment protocols. You'll also find incisive overviews of conditions commonly encountered in clinical practice, which are conveniently presented by body system. Supported by numerous references and color illustrations throughout, Venous and Lymphatic Diseases expertly reviews the latest advances in the field and takes you through new and emerging treatment options, including pharmacologic therapies. Features: All inclusive coverage of everything from common disorders, such as varicose veins, to unusual and rare entities, including trauma and congenital abnormalities Up-to-date information on function and dysfunction, plus proven strategies that facilitate accurate diagnosis and successful therapeutic outcomes An important, timely section on systemic diseases that includes coverage of tumors, malignancy, and venous hypertension resulting from chronic heart failure A concluding section offers a practical overview of lymphatics, the clinical approach to the patient with edema, and wound care More than 400 superb, full-color images, including clear, precise illustrations, photographs, and radiographs--as well as numerous tables and figures--in every chapter, reinforcing the text's authoritative content Excellent pedagogy, including reader-friendly chapter introductions, chapter-ending summaries, and full references to facilitate understanding and review… (more)

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CONTENTS:
1: Venous Anatomy and Physiology
2: Venous Pathology
3: Lymphatic Biology and Pathobiology
4: Coagulation and Hypercoagulable States
5: Hypercoagulable States Associated with Malignancy
6: Anticoagulants
7: History and Physical Examination
8: Noninvasive Vascular Imaging
9: Magnetic Resonance Venography
10: Venous Radionuclide Imaging
11: Venography
12: Computed Tomography of the Venous and Lymphatic Systems
13: Nuclear Imaging of the Lymphatic System
14: Lymphangiography
15: Venous Diseases of the Central Nervous System
16: The Jugulovenous System
17: Venous Diseases of the Eye
18: Upper Extremity Venous Disorders
19: Superior Vena Cava
20: Pulmonary Venous and Lymphatic Diseases
21: Pulmonary Embolism
22: Electrophysiology of Pulmonary Veins
23: Cardiac Venous System
24: Inferior Vena Cava
25: Renal Venous Disease
26: Portal Venous Diseases
27: Mesenteric and Splanchnic Venous Disease
28: Endocrine Venous System (Ductless Glands)
29: Pelvic Venous Disorders
30: Lower Extremity Venous Disease
31: Deep Venous Thrombosis
32: Congenital Vascular Malformations
33: Venous Trauma
34: Reconstructive Vein Surgery
35: Venous Access
36: Venous Considerations for Native Arteriovenous Shunt Surgery
37: Venous Infections
38: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders in Transplantation
39: Venous and Lymphatic Tumors
40: Diseases of the Lymphatic Vasculature
41: Lymphatic Infections
42: Lymphatic Surgery and Surgery of Lymphatic Disorders
43: Approach to the Patient with Edema
44: Wound Care.
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