Sugarbaker's adult chest surgery

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book is intended for residents preparing for a case, surgeons seeking management tips, and surgeon specialists preparing for board recertification and remains steadfast in its mission to provide a comprehensive yet practical guide to the modern practice of general thoracic surgery. It is a focused guide to operative thoracic surgery – updated with the latest techniques and technologies. It is a thorough, hands-on guide to the modern practice of general thoracic surgery. It is a reference for any clinician in need of a comprehensive description of the clinical nature of general thoracic surgery. It is enriched by more than 600 illustrations that were drawn specifically for this book. It focuses on providing cutting-edge and up-to-date procedural and clinical management instructions in a field that is constantly changing. It features a logical organization based on anatomy, and each section has an overview chapter, which summarizes the relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, and diagnostic and procedural options. Throughout, operations and diagnostic procedures are highlighted in succinct, illustrated technique chapters. It covers the entire range of thoracic surgical techniques and management, along with crucial preoperative evaluation, staging, and postoperative strategies.