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OverviewWinner of a COMMENDED AWARD in the Urology category of the 2008 BMA Medical Book Competition. Following on from the huge success of the first edition, this is the second edition which will not only update all previous chapters but also, it will have many additional chapters to add value over and above the first edition. The need for dialysis access surgery is growing rapidly as the population of patients with endstage renal failure expands. This book is aimed at those healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients undergoing dialysis. Vascular Access Simplified gives a comprehensive review of all aspects of adult dialysis access with a specific emphasis on hemodialysis. The text highlights some of the difference in practices of physicians in Europe and the USA. The contributors are allied professionals, physicians, radiologists, vascular and transplant surgeons who have a specific interest and are all committed to improving the quality of dialysis access. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Alun H Davies , Dr Christopher P GibbonsPublisher: TFM Publishing Ltd Imprint: TFM Publishing Ltd Edition: 2nd New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.90cm Weight: 0.528kg ISBN: 9781903378526ISBN 10: 1903378524 Pages: 254 Publication Date: 01 April 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsVascular Access in Clinical Practice; Indications for Chronic Renal Access; Vascular Access Surgery: How Much is Needed?; Temporary Vascular Access; Radiological Assessment Prior to Surgery; Primary Access for Haemodialysis; Tertiary Vascular Access; Biological and Synthetic Grafts for Haemodialysis Access; Complex Vascular Access; Complications of Access Surgery; Complex Vascular Access; Complications of Access Surgery; Infection and Vascular Access; Function and Surveillance; Interventions to Restore or Maintain Access Patency; Why Peritoneal Dialysis?; Surgical Aspects of Peritoneal Access; Vascular Access in Children; The Role of the Vascular Access Nurse Specialist; The Patient Perspective.ReviewsAuthor InformationAH Davies, Reader and Consultant Surgeon, Charing Cross Hospital & Imperial College, London, UK. C P Gibbons is Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the Morriston Hospital in Swansea. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |