Chapter 23 Thoracic Surgery Maria Arlene Gapac Lemin Thoracic surgery, like other specialties, has evolved with the increased understanding of pathophysiology, and development of improved surgical techniques and treatments. The thoracic…
Chapter 24 Vascular Surgery Patricia Wieczorek Atherosclerosis continues to be one of the leading causes of death and disability in the Western world. It is estimated that peripheral atherosclerosis, including carotid,…
Chapter 12 Surgery of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen Janice A. Neil A pathologic condition in the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, or spleen often requires surgical intervention. These organs…
Chapter 28 Trauma Surgery David P. Gawronski Trauma is ranked as one of the foremost public health issues in the United States. Unintentional injury related to trauma is the fifth leading…
Chapter 14 Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery Susan A. Carzo and Joseph H. Viveiros At some point in their lives, many women face the prospect of undergoing gynecologic surgery. Surgical procedures on…
Chapter 29 Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures Jennifer Schaadt Interventional Radiology Image-guided procedures use medical imaging to plan, perform, and evaluate surgical procedures and therapeutic interventions. Interventional techniques began in 1953 when…
Chapter 17 Breast Surgery Elizabeth B. Pearsall Most surgical procedures of the breast are performed to establish a definitive diagnosis or to treat breast cancer. Changing hormone levels from puberty throughout…
Chapter 19 Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery Troy J. DeRose Otorhinolaryngology is the study and science of the human ear (oto), nose (rhino), and throat (laryngo). It is a specialty that continues to evolve…
Chapter 13 Hernia Repair Maya N. Clark-Cutaia A hernia is an abnormal protrusion of a peritoneum-lined sac through the musculoaponeurotic covering of the abdomen. The word hernia is a Latin term…
Chapter 11 Gastrointestinal Surgery Denise Jackson Surgeons embark on surgery of the gastrointestinal (GI) system to diagnose, remove, or prevent the progression of pathologic conditions. When cure is not possible, palliative…
