Venous and Lymphatic Diseases

The definitive overview of venous and lymphatic diseases?complete with 400 color images   Presented in full color and written by a world-renowned author team, this all-in-one guide covers every key aspect of disorders affecting the venous and lymphatic systems. Venous and Lymphatic Diseases opens with fundamental topics, including anatomy and physiology, which provide a solid foundation for such important clinical considerations as the physical examination and appropriate diagnostic imaging modalities, specific disease states, and treatment protocols. You?ll also find incisive overviews of conditions commonly encountered in clinical practice, which are conveniently presented by body system.   Supported by numerous references and color illustrations throughout, Venous and Lymphatic Diseases expertly reviews the latest advances in the field and takes you through new and emerging treatment options, including pharmacological therapies.   Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT , is Assistant Professor of Medicine, Vascular and Endovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Loyola University, Maywood, IL Raymond A. Dieter, Jr., MD, MS, Past World President, College of Surgeons, President, Center for Surgery, Glen Ellyn, IL Raymond A. Dieter, III, MD , Associate Professor of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN     Features: * A complete full-color compendium of clinically relevant principles and techniques for all physicians who manage vein and lymph circulatory conditions * All-inclusive coverage of everything from common disorders, such as varicose veins, to unusual and rare entities, including trauma and congenital abnormalities * Up-to-date information on function and dysfunction, plus proven strategies that facilitate accurate diagnosis and successful therapeutic outcomes * An important, timely section on systemic diseases that includes coverage of tumors, malignancy, and venous hypertension resulting from chronic heart failure * A concluding section offers a practical overview of lymphatics, the clinical approach to the patient with edema, and wound care * 400 superb, full-color images, including clear, precise illustrations, photographs, and radiographs, as well as numerous tables and figures, in every chapter, reinforcing the text?s authoritative content * Excellent pedagogy, including reader-friendly chapter introductions, chapter-ending summaries, and full references to facilitate understanding and review Table of contents Part I: Venous & Lymphatic Chapter; Chapter 1. Venous Anatomy & Physiology; Chapter 2. Lymphatic Biology and Pathobiology; Chapter 3. Coagulation; Chapter 4. Anticoagulants; Chapter 5. Physical Examination (venous & lymphatic); Part II: IMAGING; Chapter 6. Imaging- Duplex (venous & lymphatic); Chapter 7. Imaging- MR (venous & lymphatic); Chapter 8. Imaging- CT (venous & lymphatic); Chapter 9. Imaging- Venography; Chapter 10. Imaging- Nuclear Medicine Venous; Chapter 11. Imaging- Nuclear Medicine Lymphatic; Chapter 12. Imaging- Lymphangiography; Part III: BODY REGION; Chapter 13. Intracranial venous diseases; Chapter 14. Extracranial (jugular) venous diseases; Chapter 15. Venous Diseases of the Eye; Chapter 16. Upper extremity venous diseases; Chapter 17. Superior vena cava; Chapter 18. Pulmonary vein, including electrophysiology; Chapter 19. Pulmonary emboli; Chapter 20. Coronary venous system; Chapter 21. Inferior vena cava; Chapter 22. Portal venous diseases; Chapter 23. Mesenteric/Splanchnic venous diseases; Chapter 24. Renal venous diseases; Chapter 25. Iliac/pelvic venous diseases; Chapter 26. Lower Extremity Venous Disease; Part IV: SYSTEMIC; Chapter 27. DVT Prophylaxis and Treatment; Chapter 28. Venous Malformations; Chapter 29. Venous/Lymphatic Tumors; Chapter 30. Hypercoagulable States with Malignancy; Chapter 31. Trauma, including iatrogenic (Venous & Lymphatic); Chapter 32. Infections- Venous; Chapter 33. Infections- Lymphatic; Chapter 34. Venous Reconstruction; Chapter 35. Venous considerations in patients with renal disease; Chapter 36. Venous and lymphatic considerations in Transplant Patients; Chapter 37. Venous access; Chapter 38. Lymphatic system; Chapter 39. Lymphedema; Chapter 40. Lymphatic Surgery and Surgery of Lymphatic Disorders; Chapter 41. Edema- approach to the patient; Chapter 42. Wound Care