Vascular Surgery: Cases, Questions and Commentaries [Hardcover]

George Geroulakos (Editor), Hero van Urk (Editor), Robert W. Hobson II (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1852339632 | ISBN-13: 978-1852339630 | Publication Date: July 13, 2006 | Edition: 2nd

Vascular Surgery: Cases, Questions and Commentaries second edition is a unique collection of real life case histories written by experts to highlight the diversity of problems encountered in vascular surgery.

Each case scenario is interspersed with questions that aim to engage the readers to the management of the patient and give them an opportunity to test their knowledge. The comments are formulated upon evidence-based medicine and provide answers to the questions.

This book is an essential teaching resourse for vascular trainees or practitioners who are reviewing for the oral board exam or practitioners who wish to refresh their expertise with an interactive source of information. It also provides established practitioners the wherewithal to review the current standards of practice in vascular surgery.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From reviews of the 1^st edition:

"This book is one of the first modern applications of problem-related total-learning, considering the vascular patient and his disease problem as a complex entity, requiring a well-considered and careful approach. The basic principle throughout the books is "evidence-based" medicine. The book reads easily (short chapters from 3 to 5 pages, exposing a real vascular case, followed by questions and discussion). An ideal book for self-assessment and continued medical self-education for vascular fellows and established active vascular surgeons." (Hendrik Van Damme, ActaCardiologica, 2004;59(3):361-362).

"This is a thoroughly international book with experts coming together from Rome, Los Angeles, Guilford, Denver, New South Wales, and even Brooklyn. The book should be in the libraries of teaching vascular units. Senior residents assigned to vascular surgery and fellows in vascular surgery will profit by dipping into it before going to case presentations. They will learn how to ask and sometimes even answer questions." (John Bergan, Annals of Vascular Surgery, March 2005)

"It is an applied book that aims to address the topical problems and issues experienced in vascular practice and, as such, complements many of the rather dry textbooks that exist. It is a welcome and effective aid to self learning and assessment for the senior trainee as well as being of value to the practicing vascular specialist." (J. Brittenden, The British Journal of Surgery, 2004;91(2):255.)

 

From the Back Cover

This updated and revised second edition of Vascular Surgery: Cases, Questions and Commentaries provides a thorough overview of the management principles of clinical cases in vascular surgery. It also summarizes all the relevant topics the vascular trainee is expected to be familiar with.

With an international panel of contributors, many of whom are also examiners on the UK, European or American Boards in Vascular Surgery, this book familiarizes the reader quickly with day-to-day clinical practice. Case presentations are presented in question-and-answer format and have been widely referenced to reassure the reader that the contents are established best practice. Most cases are accompanied by multiple x-rays or color illustrations for visual clarity.

This book serves as a teaching resource for vascular trainees or practitioners who are reviewing for the oral board exam or practitioners who wish to refresh their expertise with an interactive source of information. It also provides established practitioners the wherewithal to review the current standards of practice in vascular surgery.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 522 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (July 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852339632
• ISBN-13: 978-1852339630
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,473,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Case Based Vascular Review, January 26, 2009

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M. H. Al-shaer (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vascular Surgery: Cases, Questions and Commentaries (Hardcover)

I first found this book when I was looking for a vascular medicine case study book. it is probably the only one available.

Although written primarily for vascular surgeons but I found it an excellent resource to sharpen my vascular medicine diagnostic kills. It is also a great resource for the vascular medicine board examination