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In this update of the 1978 edition, Rich (emeritus, vascular surgery, Uniformed Services U. of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD) provides a unique historical perspective on vascular injuries and the control of hemorrhage incurred in civilians and wars up to the 20th century. Other military and civilian trauma specialists treat principles applying to vascular trauma generally and to "damage control," imaging and interventional radiology, and specific types of injuries and complication. Future directions briefly touched upon include new drugs that target earlier stages in the coagulation process and perhaps even the venous wall itself. The well-illustrated volume concludes with Dr. Rich's historic collection of vascular references. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The long-awaiting New Edition of this masterwork delivers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the management of injuries to both the upper and lower extremities and to the internal organs. Two new editors and a completely new team of contributors describe all of the innovations in the field, including new diagnostic modalities and interventional techniques.Covers all aspects of the field, from initial care and diagnostic options through specific injuries and special problems to complications Only book on Vascular Trauma which emphasizes the current management of civilian vascular injuries with an historical reflection of pioneering contributions from the battle field.Offers the perspectives of two new editors. Reflects the latest information in the field with all of the chapters completely rewritten by new contributing authors.Combines the largest existing database of military vascular trauma with the experience of one of the nation's premier civilian trauma centers. Examines operative techniques and damage control for vascular traumas.Discusses all of today's hottest topics including diagnosis of vascular trauma imaging and interventional radiology minimal vascular injuries special problems endovascular grafts iatrogenic vascular trauma illicit street drugs and vascular injury compartment syndromes and more.
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