Dr. Kaiser, author of one of the leading textbooks in the field ( Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery ) together with his colleague, Dr. Singhal, have written a mini-textbook of essential information for residents and junior attendings. The focus is on practical, what you need to know information only the most relevant references are included for further reading and, of these, the most pertinent are highlighted for the readers attention. Written by only two persons, this book has a refreshing single voice throughout that is rare in the literature. The design is highly visual and functional--each chapter begins with a bulleted list of key points of learning objectives for the chapter crucial facts, mnemonics, are arranged in boxes and post-it note illustrations, photographs, and tables abound.
Features
Delivers essential guidance in an economical and user-friendly format.
Addresses hot topics such as minimal access surg ery, perioperative care of the thoracic patient, bronchogenic cancers, and surgery for emphysema.
Begins each chapter with a bulleted list of key points, and offers crucial facts and mnemonics inside.
Offers an abundance of illustrations, photographs.
Presents only the most relevant references, highlighting particularly important ones for the reader's attention.
Contents
SECTION I: Background
Chapter 1 Anatomy
Chapter 2 Pulmonary Physiology
Chapter 3 Perioperative Care
Chapter 4 Diagnostic Procedures
Chapter 5 Thoracic Trauma
Chapter 6 Pulmonary Resections
SECTION II: Pulmonary Diseases
Chapter 7 Congenital Lung Diseases
Chapter 8 Bronchogenic Cancer
Chapter 9 Non-Bronchogenic Pulmonary Neoplasms
Chapter 10 Surgery for Emphysema
Chapter 11 Pulmonary Transplantation
SECTION III: Non-Pulmonary Thoracic Diseases
Chapter 12 Chest Wall Disorders
Chapter 13 Trachea
Chapter 14 Diaphragm
Chapter 15 Pleura
Chapter 16 Mediastinal Masses
