Aneurysms of the Popliteal Artery

Author:   Antonino Cavallaro
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
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9783030496890


Pages:   382
Publication Date:   04 October 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Popliteal aneurysms  are still controversial in terms of their pathogenesis, and challenging in terms of their treatment.  This book offers a detailed overview of the latest advances in our understanding of the disease, and highlights the latest theories. Divided into eght sections, it focuses on: the historical background, embryology and anatomy of the popliteal artery, clinical presentation and diagnosis, pros and cons of traditional surgical techniques, pros and cons of advanced endovascuar techniques. The last section focuses on non-atherosclerotic popliteal aneurysme, i.e. on diseases in which popliteal aneurysms may specifically appear, rendering more challenging the diagnosis and the treatment As stressed in the foreword by the Chief Editor of the Journal of Vascuar Surgery, this book, given its scope, offers a valuable guide for all health professionals - experts and in training -.involved in vascular pathology and surgery.

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Author:   Antonino Cavallaro
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
Weight:   0.915kg
ISBN:  

9783030496890


ISBN 10:   3030496899
Pages:   382
Publication Date:   04 October 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part-1: History. A surgeon’s journey through history up to the end of the XIX century.- Modern historical background.- Part-2: The Popliteal Artery: Embryology and Anatomy. The popliteal artery: embryology.- The popliteal artery: reminding normal and variant anatomy.- Persistence of the ischiadic artery.- Popliteal artery entrapment.- Part-3: Popliteal Aneurysms: Pathology. Surgical pathology.- Part-4: Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms: Clinical Aspects. Definition, prevalence, etiopathogenesis.- The “problem” of arteriomegaly.- Outline of patients with atherosclerotic popliteal aneurysm.- Clinical presentation. Part-5: Popliteal Aneurysms: Diagnosis. Diagnostic procedures. Part-6: Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms: Surgical Treatment. (with an appendix on sex and popliteal aneurysms). Operative indication, surgical approach and tactics.- Primary amputation. Endoaneurysmorrhaphy. Lumbar sympathectomy. The use of tourniquet.- Treatment with reestablishment of circulation.- Late sequelae of surgical treatment. Part-7: Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms: Endovascular Treatment. An up-to-date of popliteal artery anatomy, static and dynamic.- Home-made and early stent grafts.- The Hemobahn-Viabahn stent grafts.- Other stent grafts and hybrid procedures.- The current role of endografting.- Part-8: Non-Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms.. Behçet’s disease.- Kawasaki’s disease.- Neurofibromatosis.- Fibromuscular dysplasia.- Disorders of the connective tissue.- Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome, Parkes Weber syndrome.- HIV/AIDS.- Mycotic aneurysms.- Miscellaneous.

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Antonino Cavallaro graduated with a degree in Medicine from Catania University, where he also obtained his post-graduate diploma in general surgery. He then spent a period as a visiting fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA. In 1984 he was appointed as a Full Professor of Surgery at the University of Rome “Sapienza”, and later Head of the Department of Surgery “P. Valdoni” and of the 1st Postgraduate Training in General Surgery. He is also an Honorary Professor of Complutense University, Madrid, Spain and an Honorary Consultant for the Military Hospital “Celio” in Rome. He is author of more than 500 journal articles and several books.

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