Synopses & Reviews
Long considered the bible of thoracic surgery, this comprehensive two-volume textbook guides you through virtually every open and endoscopic surgical technique with expert commentary by the leaders in thoracic surgery from around the world. Coverage includes extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors. All facets of thoracic disease are covered from anatomy and embryology to diagnostics, including extensive radiological sections. Multidisciplinary contributions on medical treatment, radiation oncology, and surgery and anesthesia are included.
Highlights include new material on minimally invasive procedures and thoroughly updated diagnostic and treatment information. Operative checklists are included in procedural chapters, and procedures are presented as bulleted to-do lists wherever possible. This edition also covers non-resection therapies for high-risk non-small cell lung cancer patients, including sublobar resection with adjuvant brachytherapy, radiotherapy ablation, and stereotactic body radiation therapy.
A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text with all images and video clips of selected procedures.
Synopsis
The gold standard thoracic surgery reference for 45 years,
Shields' General Thoracic Surgery remains your #1 resource for comprehensive coverage of both open and endoscopic surgical techniques, with commentary from more than 150 global experts in the field. This two-volume masterwork covers all facets of thoracic disease, enhanced with dynamic audio and visual content, colorful graphics, and an authoritative analysis of the world's literature and electronic data - making this 8th Edition the most extensive and concise collection of practical, complete information available for today's busy clinician.
Key Features- Addresses new topics such as deciphering complex statistical analyses, efficient use of the new World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), mining big data sets for specific decision making, and developing and performing effective quality improvement projects for the surgeon's practice and hospital setting.
- Includes a retrospective into the past with particular emphasis on artificial ventilation and the era of minimal invasion - both revolutionary milestones in the 100-year history of thoracic surgery.
- Covers all aspects of thoracic disease, including anatomy and embryology, diagnostics, and radiology, as well as extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors.
- Includes multidisciplinary contributions on medical treatment, radiation oncology, and surgery and anesthesia.
- Continues Dr. Thomas W. Shields' outstanding tradition of comprehensive coverage, while also transforming the text into a more concise and streamlined reference
Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: - The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time -- providing a seamless reading experience online or offline
- Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks
- Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design
- The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click
Synopsis
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The gold standard thoracic surgery reference for 45 years,
Shields' General Thoracic Surgery remains your #1 resource for comprehensive coverage of both open and endoscopic surgical techniques, with commentary from more than 150 global experts in the field. This two-volume masterwork covers all facets of thoracic disease, enhanced with dynamic audio and visual content, colorful graphics, and an authoritative analysis of the world's literature and electronic data - making this 8th Edition the most extensive and concise collection of practical, complete information available for today's busy clinician.
Key Features- Addresses new topics such as deciphering complex statistical analyses, efficient use of the new World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), mining big data sets for specific decision making, and developing and performing effective quality improvement projects for the surgeon's practice and hospital setting.
- Includes a retrospective into the past with particular emphasis on artificial ventilation and the era of minimal invasion - both revolutionary milestones in the 100-year history of thoracic surgery.
- Covers all aspects of thoracic disease, including anatomy and embryology, diagnostics, and radiology, as well as extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors.
- Includes multidisciplinary contributions on medical treatment, radiation oncology, and surgery and anesthesia.
- Continues Dr. Thomas W. Shields' outstanding tradition of comprehensive coverage, while also transforming the text into a more concise and streamlined reference
Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: - The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time -- providing a seamless reading experience online or offline
- Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks
- Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design
- The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click
Synopsis
Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2021 The gold standard thoracic surgery reference for 45 years, Shields' General Thoracic Surgery remains your #1 resource for comprehensive coverage of both open and endoscopic surgical techniques, with commentary from more than 150 global experts in the field. This two-volume masterwork covers all facets of thoracic disease, enhanced with dynamic audio and visual content, colorful graphics, and an authoritative analysis of the world's literature and electronic data - making this 8th Edition the most extensive and concise collection of practical, complete information available for today's busy clinician.Key Features
- Addresses new topics such as deciphering complex statistical analyses, efficient use of the new World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), mining big data sets for specific decision making, and developing and performing effective quality improvement projects for the surgeon's practice and hospital setting.
- Includes a retrospective into the past with particular emphasis on artificial ventilation and the era of minimal invasion - both revolutionary milestones in the 100-year history of thoracic surgery.
- Covers all aspects of thoracic disease, including anatomy and embryology, diagnostics, and radiology, as well as extensive sections on lung cancer and other pulmonary tumors.
- Includes multidisciplinary contributions on medical treatment, radiation oncology, and surgery and anesthesia.
- Continues Dr. Thomas W. Shields' outstanding tradition of comprehensive coverage, while also transforming the text into a more concise and streamlined reference
Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.
Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:
- The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time -- providing a seamless reading experience online or offline
- Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks
- Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design
- The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click
Table of Contents
Contributing Authors
Preface to the Seventh Edition
Preface to the First Edition
PART A: The Lung, Pleura, Diaphragm, and Chest Wall
Section I Anatomy of the Chest Wall and Lungs
- 1 Anatomy of the Thorax.
- 2 Embryology of the Lungs
- 3 Ultrastructure and Morphometry of the Human Lung
Section II Physiology of the Lungs
- 7 Pulmonary Gas Exchange
- 8 Mechanics of Breathing
Section III Thoracic Imaging
- 9 Radiographic Evaluation of the Lungs and Chest
- 10 Computed Tomography of the Lungs, Pleura, and Chest Wall
- 11 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Thorax
Section IV Diagnostic Procedures
- 15 Laboratory Investigations in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Diseases
- 16 Diagnostic Studies in Lung Cancer
- 17 Bronchoscopic Evaluation of the Lungs and Tracheobronchial Tree
Section V Assessment of the Thoracic Surgical Patient
- 20 Pulmonary Physiologic Assessment of Operative Risk
- 21 Preoperative Cardiac Evaluation of the Thoracic Surgical Patient
Section VI Anesthetic Management of the General Thoracic Surgical Patient
- 22 Conduct of Anesthesia
- 23 The Shared Airway: Management of the Patient With Airway Pathology
- 24 Anesthesia for Pediatric General Thoracic Surgery
Section VII Pulmonary Resections
- 25 Thoracic Incisions
- 26 General Features of Pulmonary Resections
- 27 Thoracic Surgery in the Elderly
Section VIII Postoperative Management of the General Thoracic Surgical Patient
- 41 General Principles of Postoperative Care
- 42 Mechanical Ventilation of the Surgical Patient
Section IX The Chest Wall
- 43 Chest Wall Deformities
- 44 Lung Hernias of the Chest Wall
- 45 Infections of the Chest Wall
Section X The Diaphragm
- 51 Embryology and Anatomy of the Diaphragm
- 52 Pacing of the Diaphragm
Section XI The Pleura
- 56 Anatomy of the Pleura
Section XII Thoracic Trauma
- 73 Blunt and Penetrating Injuries of the Chest Wall, Pleura, and Lungs
Section XIII The Trachea
- 78 Tracheostomy
Section XIV Congenital, Structural, and Inflammatory Diseases of the Lung
- 83 Congenital Lesions of the Lung
Section XV Statistical Analysis and Trial Design
- 99 Evidence-Based Thoracic Surgery
Section XVI Carcinoma of the Lung
- 101 Lung Cancer: Epidemiology and Carcinogenesis
Section XVII Other Tumors of the Lung
- 122 Carcinoid Tumors
PART B: The Esophagus
Section XVIII Anatomy
- 128 Embryology of the Esophagus
Section XIX Physiology
- 131 Physiology and Physiologic Studies of the Esophagus
Section XX Diagnostic Studies
- 133 Radiologic Evaluation of the Esophagus
Section XXI Operative Procedures in the Management of Esophageal Disease
Section XXII Trauma to the Esophagus
Section XXIII Benign Esophageal Disease
Section XXIV Malignant Lesions of the Esophagus
PART C: The Mediastinum
Section XXV Anatomy
Section XXVI Noninvasive Investigations
Section XXVII Invasive Diagnostic Investigations and Surgical Approaches
Section XXVIII Mediastinal Infections, Overview of Mass Lesions in the Mediastinum, and Control of Vascular Obstructing Symptomatology
Section XXIX Primary Mediastinal Tumors and Syndromes Associated with Mediastinal Lesions
Section XXX Mediastinal Cysts