CHAPTER 22 Other Primary Tumors of the Lung Alykhan S. Nagji, David R. Jones Bronchopulmonary Carcinoid Tumors Pathology Genetics and Biochemistry Clinical Presentation Diagnosis Imaging Bronchoscopy Tumor Markers Staging Management…
CHAPTER 71 Type B Aortic Dissection Philippe Demers, D. Craig Miller Historical Note Nomenclature Epidemiology and Natural History Epidemiology Natural History Pathophysiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnostic Modalities Management Strategy Initial Medical…
CHAPTER 81 Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis David A. Fullerton, Frederick L. Grover Historical Note Risk Prophylaxis Type of Prosthesis Operation for Native Valve Endocarditis Microbiology Pathology Diagnosis Clinical Findings Echocardiography Duke…
CHAPTER 65 Neuropsychological Deficits and Stroke John W. Hammon, David A. Stump Assessment Populations at Risk Mechanisms of Injury Strategies for Reducing Injury Neuroprotective Strategies Prognosis The brain is the…
CHAPTER 89 Bypass Conduit Options Hendrick B. Barner History Conduit Options Venous Conduits Greater Saphenous Vein Harvesting Pharmacology Grafting Strategy Patency Lesser Saphenous Vein Cephalic Vein Arterial Conduits Left Internal…
CHAPTER 44 Surgical Treatment of Hyperhidrosis Steven M. Keller Clinical Presentation Epidemiology Autonomic Nervous System: Anatomy and Function Treatment Nonoperative Surgical Operative Procedure for Hyperhidrosis Results of Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathicotomy…
CHAPTER 37 Staging Techniques for Carcinoma of the Esophagus Virginia R. Litle Esophageal Cancer TNM Staging Staging by Endoscopic Ultrasonography Endoscopic Ultrasonography and Neoadjuvant Therapy Metastatic Disease Computed Tomography Positron…
CHAPTER 31 Pleural Tumors Ciaran McNamee, Christopher T. Ducko, David J. Sugarbaker Pleural Embryology and Anatomy Asbestos-Associated Pleural Pathology Biologic Capabilities of Asbestos Fibers Epidemiology of Mesothelioma Population Exposure Pathogenesis…
CHAPTER 64 Deep Sternal Wound Infection Pierre Voisine, Richard Baillot, François Dagenais Definition Incidence and Etiology Risk Factors Diagnosis Prevention Surgical Management Primary Closure and Irrigation Soft Tissue Flaps Omental…
