The Complete Reference for Scimitar Syndrome
Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
- 1st Edition - April 13, 2017
- Latest edition
- Editor: Vladimiro Vida
- Language: English
The Complete Reference for Scimitar Syndrome: Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment gives the complete picture of this rare syndrome that is usually treated with tactics s… Read more
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Description
Description
The Complete Reference for Scimitar Syndrome: Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment gives the complete picture of this rare syndrome that is usually treated with tactics such as imaging. The book goes beyond imaging, providing a pathological and clinical description of this rare syndrome. All aspects beginning with development, clinical presentation, current surgical options (including recent techniques) and indications to treat patients based on current results coming from multicenter study experiences are included. This book is a must-have reference for all cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, physicians, residents and students involved in Scimitar Syndrome cases.
Key features
Key features
- Includes diagnostic features and surgical techniques based on the international scimitar registry
- Gives a complete picture of the various aspects of this rare congenital heart malformation that focuses on recent therapeutic results
- Provides insights into current medical and surgical outcomes
Readership
Readership
Cardiology researchers, Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, Physicians, residents and students
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part A. Scimitar Syndrome
Chapter 1. Introduction and Definition
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2. Definition
Chapter 2. Historical Notes
Chapter 3. Embryology
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Early Embryogenesis
- 3.3. Cardiac Development
- 3.4. Pulmonary Development
- 3.5. The Embryonic Splanchnic Vascular Plexus
- 3.6. Development of the Pulmonary Veins
- 3.7. Development of the Pulmonary Arterial System
- 3.8. Development of the Diaphragm
- 3.9. Intrathoracic Asymmetry
- 3.10. Understanding Developmental Errors in the Scimitar Syndrome
- 3.11. Closing Remarks
Chapter 4. Anatomy and Histology
Chapter 5. Epidemiology and Physiopathology of Scimitar Syndrome
- 5.1. Epidemiology
- 5.2. Physiopathological Mechanisms
- 5.3. Clinical Types of Scimitar Syndrome
Chapter 6. Diagnosis and Imaging
- 6.1. Diagnosis
- 6.2. Imaging
Chapter 7. Natural History and Medical Treatment
- 7.1. Natural History in Isolated Forms of Scimitar Syndrome
- 7.2. Natural History in Complicated Forms of Scimitar Syndrome
- 7.3. Medical Treatment
Chapter 8. Cardiac Angiography and Interventional Therapy
- 8.1. Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography
- 8.2. Interventional Cardiac Catheterization
Chapter 9. Surgical Treatment and Outcomes
- 9.1. History of Surgical Correction
- 9.2. Surgical Strategies
- 9.3. Types of Corrective Approaches
- 9.4. Operative Results
Part B. Pulmonary Vascular Anomalies
Chapter 10. Other Pulmonary Vascular Anomalies: Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- 10.1. Bronchopulmonary Sequestration
- 10.2. Bronchopulmonary Sequestration and Scimitar Syndrome—Prenatal Issues
- 10.3. Aberrant Systemic Artery to Normal Lung
- 10.4. Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
- 10.5. Persistent Primitive Hepatic Venous Plexus
- 10.6. Horseshoe Lung
Review quotes
Review quotes
"This disease is difficult to diagnose and treat correctly in all its varieties and associated anomalies. Thanks to this group of authors, there is now a comprehensive and streamlined book detailing our current understanding of this syndrome. Score: 92 - 4 Stars"—Doody's
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 22, 2017
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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