Surgery of the Aorta and Its Branches

by Bruce L. Gewertz, Lewis B. Schwartz, David C. Brewster

This reference presents a comprehensive, focused review of major operations and interventions on the aorta and its visceral branches. It is an authoritative, up-to-date resource for expected outcomes as well as a primer on the surgical and non-surgical techniques currently used by the leaders in the field. Combines pathophysiology and diagnosis with technical instruction on mesenteric revascularization options, treatment of graft infection, treatment of aortic developmental anomalies, and more, allowing surgical care to be tailored to the individual patient.

Hardcover

First published May 5, 2000

About the author

Bruce L. Gewertz, MD, The Dallas P. Phemister Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL