Books in the European Vascular Course series

Examines the problems and practices facing vascular surgeons. This book focuses on finding the best approach to a specific vein or artery with emphasis on technical knowledge. It of use to vascular surgeons still in training, as well as those experienced surgeons wishing to consult a definitive reference work.

As a multi-contributor project, this text draws on the expertise of a wide number of internationally renowned practitioners, therefore providing a comprehensive compilation of urgent and emergency vascular problems, the majority of which will be applicable to every vascular surgical practice.

Among developments in vascular surgical techniques is the use of surgical strategies in which different techniques are combined. This title discusses those procedures including endovascular and open surgery, endovascular and laparoscopic surgery, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, and video-assisted procedures.

Offers 28 chapters by key vascular specialists, covering definition and criteria of critical limb ischemia (CLI), its pathophysiology, epidemiology, assessment, and therapy.

This text examines possible complications following surgery of the cerebrovascular arteries, the thorax and upper limbs, and other commonly operated sites. Various complications are identified and described, along with discussions of how to treat, and better yet, prevent them.

This volume covers all the major vascular operations, matching each to its competing procedure. In addition, it provides long-term data on less-common procedures. This framework is reinforced by in-depth chapters on current non-interventional management, surveillance programmes.