Diseases of the Veins

Description:

The 2nd edition of this comprehensive book covers all aspects of vasculature disease, from common problems such as varicose veins through to rare congential abnormalities. Basic research, physiology and anatomy are combined with a practical clinical approach. The pathology, diagnosis and treatment of all the venous diseases that all medical practitioners see throughout their clinical life are dealt with in detail. The new edition has been extensively revised to reflect the dramatic changes which have taken place in investigative techniques, particularly ultrasonography, since the publication of the original text. These are given full consideration with extensive colour illustrations. All the major conditions such as varicose veins and ulcerations are looked at in terms of diagnosis, pathology and treatment, and there is also a chapter on the prevention of deep vein thrombosis.

Key Features:

* THE definitive book on diseases of the veins * Highly-illustrated with much better quality images than the first edition * Update of new methods of investigation and treatment * Updated references * Review of theories and hypotheses * Extensive modern bibliography * Authors share 30 years of clinical experience in controversial areas of debate.

Contents:

History -The embryology and radiographic anatomy -Physiology -Techniques of investigation -Varicose veins: pathology/diagnosis/treatment -Acute deep vein thrombosis: pathology/diagnosis /treatment -Chronic deep vein incompetence -Chronic deep vein obstruction -Obstruction of the IVC -The calf pump failure syndrome: pathology-diagnosis/treatment -Ulceration: pathology/diagnosis/treatment -Prevention of deep vein thrombosis -Pulmonary embolism: pathology -Pulmonary embolism -Superficial thrombophlebitis -Congenital venous abnormalities -Upper limb and neck veins -Venous injury -Venous tumours.

Readership:

Vascular and general surgeons. Angiologists, vascular radiologists.