Book[edited by] Jose I. Almeida.
Summary: "Highly visual and packed with useful, practical information, Atlas of Endovascular Venous Surgery, 2nd Edition, provides real-world instruction on the evaluation, diagnostic imaging, and medical and endovascular surgical management of acute and chronic venous diseases. Dr. Jose Almeida, pioneering expert in the field and host of the annual International Vein Congress, along with other highly regarded practitioners, offers an authoritative understanding of what causes increased venous pressure and solutions for reducing venous hypertension. Detailed, full-color intraoperative illustrations capture key teaching moments, helping you better understand the nuances of surgery and improve your ability to perform cutting-edge procedures"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Venous anatomy
Venous hemodynamics
Venous pathophysiology
Venous diagnostic tools
Endovenous thermal ablation of saphenous reflux
Radiofrequency thermal ablation: current data
Laser thermal ablation: current data
Nonthermal ablation of saphenous reflux
Treatment of perforating veins
Treatment of varicosed tributary veins
Endovenous approach to recurrent varicose veins
Thromboembolic disease
Endovenous placement of inferior vena cava filters
Pharmacological thrombolysis
New concepts in the management of pulmonary embolism
Endothermal heat-induced thrombosis
Postthrombotic syndrome
Iliocaval and femoral venous occlusive disease
Deep venous incompetence and valve repair
Venous ulcers
Pelvic venous disorders
Nutcracker syndrome
Treatment of spider telangiectasias
Endovenous management of central and upper extremity veins
Venous malformations
Severity scoring and outcomes measurement
Evidence-based summary of guidelines from the American Venous Forum and the Society for Vascular Surgery.