Trends in Vascular Surgery (illustrated ed)

This monograph is a summation of presentations to be made at the Northwestern Vascular Symposium on 12 to 14 December 2002.

The book is dedicated to Dr. James DeWeese to honour his many contributions in vascular surgery.

National and international leaders in vascular surgery contributed over 40 chapters on their respective fields.

Chapters are categorised under 12 sections: Issues in vascular surgery; Non-operative management; Carotid artery stenosis; Aortic aneurysm; Aortic endovascular graft; Aorta and its major branches; Lower extremity ischemia; Infrainguinal revascularisation; Endovascular therapy; Hemodialysis access; Vascular trauma; Venous and lymphatic disorder.The book offers a comprehensive review of new technology and standard open surgical procedures in the management of a wide variety of arterial and venous problems.