Medical Management of the Thoracic Surgery Patient: Michael I. Lewis and McKenna and Robert J.

previously published as 1st ed., in 2010.

includes bibliographical details and reference

Diagnostic workup of the thoracic surgery patient
Thoracic surgical procedures and management
Upper airway
Disorders of the lung
Inflammatory, infectious, and other diseases
Neoplastic disorders
Special circumstances: neoplastic disorders
Lung transplantation
Mediastinum
Dieases of the pleura
Diseases of the chest wall and diaphragm
Pulmonary vascular conditions
Thoracic trauma
Disorders of the esophagus

this book is a comprehensive pulmonary and thoracic reference that takes a practical approach to the diagnosis, workup and care of the thoracic surgery patient. It is geared towards pulmonary and critical care physicians and their trainees as well as all other specialties with whom thoracic surgeons consult and interact. It outlines the principles for understanding the underlying disease entities as well as the clinical implications and complications of surgery, and interprets key surgical concepts such as correlative and functional anatomy for non-surgeons. Contributions from todays authorities, at-a-glance detailed key information, as well as summary bullets ; and a multidisciplinary perspective, combine to offer essential guidance for confident patient management