THORACIC SURGERY

by Casson, Alan G.; Johnston, Michael R.

• ISBN13: 9781859961551
• ISBN10: 185996155X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-06-15
• Publisher: Taylor & Franci

Summary

Key Topics in Thoracic Surgery provides the latest information on the major areas of modern practices in a comprehensive but concise manner. The book encompasses multidisciplinary approaches in thoracic oncology, benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, and discusses recent advances in minimally invasive surgery. Information is presented in a systematic format, making it an ideal revision aid and reference source for postgraduate trainees.

Table of Contents

Achalasia	1	(4)
Adult respiratory distress syndrome	5	(3)
Anesthesia for thoracic surgery	8	(4)
Anti-reflux surgery	12	(4)
Barrett's esophagus	16	(5)
Benign esophageal tumors	21	(3)
Benign lung tumors	24	(2)
Bronchoplastic (sleeve) procedures	26	(3)
Bronchopleural fistula	29	(3)
Bronchoscopy	32	(3)
Bullous disease and emphysema	35	(4)
Carcinoid and uncommon lung tumors	39	(3)
Chest tubes	42	(4)
Chest-wall reconstruction	46	(2)
Chest-wall tumors	48	(4)
Chylothorax	52	(4)
Congenital bronchopulmonary anomalies	56	(4)
Corrosive esophageal injury	60	(3)
Cricopharyngeal disorders	63	(3)
Diaphragm	66	(4)
Diaphragmatic herniae (congenital)	70	(3)
Diaphragmatic pacing	73	(2)
Empyema	75	(4)
Esophageal atresia and congenital anomalies	79	(4)
Esophageal cancer: diagnosis and staging	83	(5)
Esophageal cancer: etiology and pathology	88	(5)
Esophageal cancer: multimodality therapy	93	(2)
Esophageal cancer: palliation	95	(2)
Esophageal cancer: surgery	97	(4)
Esophageal diverticula	101	(2)
Esophageal function studies	103	(4)
Esophageal motor disorders	107	(3)
Esophageal reconstruction	110	(3)
Esophagoscopy, dilation and stenting	113	(4)
Extended pulmonary resection	117	(2)
Foreign bodies of the aerodigestive tract	119	(3)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease	122	(5)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease: medical management	127	(2)
Hemoptysis (massive)	129	(3)
Hemothorax	132	(2)
Hiatus hernia	134	(3)
Lung cancer: chemotherapy	137	(2)
Lung cancer: diagnosis and staging	139	(6)
Lung cancer: etiology and pathology	145	(3)
Lung cancer: follow-up and outcome	148	(3)
Lung cancer: radiotherapy	151	(3)
Lung cancer: surgery	154	(4)
Lung transplantation	158	(6)
Lung volume reduction surgery	164	(2)
Mechanical ventilation	166	(4)
Mediastinum and mediastinal masses	170	(6)
Mesothelioma	176	(3)
Mycotic infections	179	(3)
Occult lung cancer	182	(2)
Pancoast tumors	184	(4)
Pectus deformities	188	(2)
Perforated esophagus	190	(4)
Pericardial effusion	194	(3)
Pleural effusion	197	(5)
Pneumothorax	202	(4)
Postoperative management and complications	206	(6)
Preoperative assessment for thoracic surgery	212	(3)
Pulmonary function studies	215	(4)
Pulmonary metastases	219	(3)
Reoperation for failed anti-reflux surgery	222	(2)
Small cell lung cancer	224	(3)
Solitary pulmonary nodule	227	(3)
Stents: airway	230	(2)
Superior vena cava syndrome	232	(3)
Thoracic incisions	235	(6)
Thoracic outlet syndrome	241	(3)
Thymoma	244	(4)
Tracheal resection	248	(4)
Tracheal stenosis	252	(3)
Tracheal tumors	255	(4)
Tracheoesophageal and tracheoinominate artery fistulae	259	(3)
Tracheostomy	262	(3)
Trauma	265	(7)
Tuberculosis	272	(3)
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	275	(4)
Index	279