Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta: Surgical and Anesthetic Management [Paperback]

The thoraco-abdominal aortic pathology is not uncommon and represents the ultimate challenge for vascular surgeons. The book deals with the newest endovascular and hybrid approaches, together with more traditional surgical strategies. Written by internationally renowned experts in vascular and cardiac surgery, anesthesiology and radiology, the volume provides a very practical approach to the main problems encountered from diagnosis to postoperative care: general principles of aortic diseases, imaging techniques, surgical and anesthesiologic strategies and techniques and other specific problems are some of the topic dealt with. Numerous pictures illustrate the most important diagnostic findings and depict key techniques and strategies. Vascular and cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists and radiologists will find in this volume useful and updated information for the treatment of this very challenging condition.

Section I General Principles 1 Historical Overview. 2 Definitions and Classifications. 3 Epidemiology and Natural History of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. 4 Peculiarities and Natural History of Type B Aortic Dissection. 5 Pathology of the Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta. 6 Pathophysiology of Aortic Cross-clamping. 7 Clinical Presentation and Evidence-based Indications to Treatment.-

Section II Imaging 8 Diagnostic Imaging of the Aortic Arch and Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta. 9 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Aorta. 10 Transesophageal Echocardiography of the Aorta. 11 Preoperative Planning and Sizing for Aortic Endovascular Procedures. 12 Assessment of the Spinal Cord Vasculature with Computed Tomography. 13 Assessment of the Spinal Cord Vasculature with Magnetic Resonance Angiography. 14 Role of Cardiac CT in Assessment of Patients with Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.-

Section III Anesthetic Management 15 Preoperative Care of Patients with Thoraco-AblÃT