Virology: From Contagium Fluidum to Virome
Virology: From Contagium Fluidum to Virome Lynn W. Enquist Vincent R. Racaniello Virology has had a remarkable history. Even though humans did not realize viruses existed until the late 1880s,…
Endovascular Treatment of Varicose Veins
Endovascular Treatment of Varicose Veins Julianne Stoughton Anatomy and Physiology Varicose veins are primarily the result of ambulatory venous hypertension in the superficial venous system. Successful management depends upon an…
Abdomino-Perineal and Total Colon Resections
Abdomino-Perineal and Total Colon Resections Robert J.C. Steele Kenneth L. Campbell Introduction The term abdomino-perineal resection (APR) is usually used to describe proctectomy for low rectal cancer or anal cancer…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Robert W. Thompson Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions caused by compression of the neurovascular structures that serve the upper extremity. The thoracic outlet…
Injury to Abdomen
Injury to Abdomen LTC Charles J. Fox Abdominal vascular injuries present significant technical challenges and are among the most lethal injuries suffered by trauma patients. The need to achieve rapid…
Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins
Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins William A. Marston Overview The venous drainage system of the lower extremity consists of three sets of veins: the deep veins, the superficial veins, and…
Autogenous Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Access
Autogenous Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Access Robert J. Feezor Thomas S. Huber Introduction End stage renal disease (ESRD), and the maintenance of hemodialysis access, is a tremendous public health problem that has…
Fasciotomy
Fasciotomy Jonathan L. Eliason Anatomy The basis for learning the anatomy of the lower extremity, as it relates to fasciotomy, lies in a thorough understanding of the osseofascial boundaries that…
Injury to Extremities
Injury to Extremities Todd E. Rasmusen Adam Stannard Introduction More than any other body region, topics related to extremity injury are expansive. This is because of their exposed position and…
Contemporary Operative Venous Thrombectomy
Contemporary Operative Venous Thrombectomy Anthony J. Comerota Steven S. Gale Introduction Although this is a techniques-related chapter, several background comments are warranted because of the controversy surrounding venous thrombectomy in…
