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Controversies in Aortic Dissection and Aneurysmal Disease

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Editors:
  1. Robert S. Bonser

    1. University Hospitals Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Domenico Pagano

    1. University Hospitals Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Axel Haverich

    1. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Depts., Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany

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  4. Jorge Mascaro

    1. University Hospitals Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital & Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  • Discusses surgical management of patients with aortic disease

  • Helps surgeons choose the best procedures for each case

  • Provides concise tools for balancing risks and benefits

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Table of contents (39 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Advance Recognition and Protection of Those at Risk of Acute Aortic Dissection

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. The Clinical Genetics of Thoracic Aortic Disease

      • Lut Van Laer, Bart L. Loeys
      Pages 3-15

    3. When Should Surgery Be Performed in Marfan Syndrome and Other Connective Tissue Disorders to Protect Against Type A Dissection?

      • Yskert von Kodolitsch, Peter N. Robinson, Jürgen Berger
      Pages 17-47

    4. The Aortopathy of Bicuspid Aortic Valves

      • Omar K. Siddiqi, Michael D. Klein
      Pages 49-65

    5. Size Matters: Intervention Thresholds for Dissection Prophylaxis in the Ascending Aorta

      • Luc Cozijnsen, Richard L. Braam, Marc A. A. M. Schepens, Barbara J. M. Mulder
      Pages 67-84

    6. The Exostent Versus Alternative Strategies: The Role of an External Support Sleeve in Aortic Prophylaxis

      • John R. Pepper
      Pages 85-93

  4. The Surgery of Acute Type A Dissection

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 125-125
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    2. Arterial Cannulation in Type A Acute Aortic Dissection: The Debate

      • Jean Bachet
      Pages 127-137

    3. Rationale for a Conservative Approach and Arguments Against Aggressive Surgical Approaches

      • Priya Sastry, Stephen R. Large
      Pages 139-148

    4. The Aortic Root in Acute Type A Dissection: Rationale and Outcome for an Increased Use of Root Replacement

      • Gilbert H. L. Tang, Steven L. Lansman, David Spielvogel
      Pages 149-157

    5. Have Hemiarch Replacements and Adhesives Improved Outcomes in Acute Type A Dissection?

      • Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, Caroline Komlo, Tyler Wallen, Wilson Y. Szeto, Joseph E. Bavaria
      Pages 159-167

    6. Acute Type A Dissection: What Has Been Learnt from the International Registry?

      • Ishtiaq Rahman, Alan J. Bryan
      Pages 169-182

    7. Does an Open Distal Anastomosis Confer Prognostic Benefit in Acute Dissection Surgery?

      • Truls Myrmel, Magnus Larsen, Kristian Bartnes
      Pages 183-190

    8. Lessons Learned from the German Registry for Acute Aortic Dissection Type A (GERAADA) and Expectations for the Future

      • Tobias Krüger, Maria Blettner, Ernst Weigang
      Pages 191-201

    9. The Prospects for Total Endovascular Repair of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

      • Ian M. Nordon, Matt M. Thompson
      Pages 203-207
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About this book

In this book the authors review the surgical management of patients with aortic disease. This often controversial area of management reveals many options open to cardiovascular specialist. This reference reviews each controversy and provides practical answers to the cardiac surgeon and will help them reveal the spectrum of disorders and their management.

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“This book reviews the surgical management of patients with aortic disease with detailed discussions about the many options and controversies in this area. … It is particularly germane for cardiac surgeons responsible for treating this high-risk cohort of patients. … This is an important contribution to the field of aortic surgery. … It is current in its presentation of data and techniques and is a valuable contribution to the practice of cardiovascular surgery.” (Michael Bates, Doody’s Book Reviews, January, 2015)

Editors and Affiliations

  • University Hospitals Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Robert S. Bonser, Domenico Pagano

  • Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Depts., Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany

    Axel Haverich

  • University Hospitals Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital & Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Jorge Mascaro

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Controversies in Aortic Dissection and Aneurysmal Disease

  • Editors: Robert S. Bonser, Domenico Pagano, Axel Haverich, Jorge Mascaro

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5622-2

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2014

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-5621-5Published: 01 September 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-7230-7Published: 22 September 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-5622-2Published: 18 August 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 457

  • Number of Illustrations: 40 b/w illustrations, 48 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Medicine/Public Health, general

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