W. Moore – Moore and Ahn Endovascular Surgery (4th edition, 2011)

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Endovascular surgery and other catheter-based interventions
are taking on an increasingly important role in
the management of patients with vascular disease.
Vascular surgeons and interventionalists alike are recognizing
the importance of this therapeutic modality and
are constantly seeking training and updates to fully
make use of these treatment options in their daily practice.
When the first two editions of this book were
prepared, there were a limited number of vascular
surgeons with sufficient experience to contribute chapters.
Since then, the situation has changed considerably.
In the third edition, as well as the current fourth edition,
every chapter has been written by a vascular surgeon,
thus emphasizing the emerging role of the vascular
surgeon in this important and expanding field.
Currently, it is estimated that endovascular surgery
represents 50% to 70% of the average vascular surgeon’s
practice.
The field of endovascular surgery has progressed
significantly since the third edition. The fourth edition
reflects this progress and maturation. For example, the
promising laser angioplasty and atherectomy technology
that was discussed in the second edition was
dropped in the third edition because of disappointing
results; however, it is reintroduced in the fourth edition
to reflect recent clinically relevant developments. Aortic
stent grafting has taken on an even more important
position, particularly concerning fenestrated endografts
and the combined open and endovascular
hybrid techniques for thoracic and abdominal aneurysms
and dissections. In addition to complete updates
of prior chapters, interventional management of superficial
and deep venous disease has been greatly
expanded.
The book has kept its major sections, which include
general principles, imaging, and the various therapeutic
modalities. Sections are also broken out anatomically to
address the variety of endovascular techniques appropriate
for each anatomic location (such as the aortoiliac
system, the infrainguinal arteries, the visceral arteries,
and the supra-aortic trunks). The management of
specific problems (such as vascular graft thrombosis,
endografting for aneurysms and traumatic injuries, dialysis
access salvage, and venous surgery) are updated
with real and promising developments. We have also
added a new section of representative instructional
case presentations, featuring integrated clinical and
angiographic data. These case presentations reinforce
the thinking process that go into clinical decisionmaking.
Color versions of many of the illustrations can be
found at http:www.expertconsult.com.
This book is designed to meet the needs of those who
are first entering the field as well as experienced endovascular
surgeons who wish to update their skills and have
access to a current database of results. To accomplish
these objectives, the text covers the basic technical aspects
of a variety of procedures in all anatomic locations, except
for of heart and intracranial circulation. Individual chapters
are prepared to stand alone so that the text can be
used as a data resource. When several interventional
options are available for a given lesion, the immediate
and long-term results are compared and the advantages
and disadvantages of each technique are discussed.
Finally, pharmacologic adjuncts and methods to prevent
intimal hyperplasia and late failure are addressed.
It is the editors’ expectation that this book will be
comprehensive and up-to-date and will serve the needs
of the vascular specialist for several years to come.
Wesley S. Moore
Samuel S. Ahn