Contributions

  • Shields, Thomas W., 1922- - Contributor
  • LoCicero, Joseph, 1948- - Contributor
  • Ponn, Ronald B. - Contributor

Publication

2000 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Language

English

Word Count

610,750 words, Guess

Page Count

2,443 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number99034438
  • LibraryThing7584031
  • Goodreads5533771

Classifications

  • LCCRD536 .G45 2000
  • LCCRD536 S57

Description

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.

Subjects

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  • General thoracic surgeryLippincott Williams & Wilkins2000
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