Vascular Surgery

The second half of the twentieth century saw vascu- agree or disagree, but will be stimulated to question lar surgery develop from a necessity for hemostasis their surgical management and explore possible - to a mature reconstructive art. The aim of the Springer Surgery Atlas Series is to a provide step-by-step guide for surgeons undertaking the commom operations in each specialty. The experienced editors of the Vascular Surgery volume have selected the procedures that currently make up their speciality and have invited a team of experts to contribute to these areas. The authors present a detailed practical guide for each procedure; their instructions are complemented by full color clear uncomplicated diagrams. The reader is thus provided with the means of undertaking safe reflective skilled surgery, this being the basis for a successful outcome. This text atlas presents vascular surgery at its best. Each surgical procedure is briefly introduced as to why it is selected. The surgical technique is then described step by step. Each major step is presented by an illustration and a short concise text, without sacrificing scientific accuracy. The procedure is concluded with a short overview on outcome and possible difficulties. Top international experts present internationally accepted standards.