Modern thoracic surgery treatment methods

Author: Zhang Zhiyong
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Publish Date: 2004-04-07
Features: This book consists of 57 chapters, elaborating on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of various diseases, including chest tumors, infections, trauma, massive hemoptysis, pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary sequestration, pulmonary hypertension and thrombosis, pulmonary arteriovenous fistula, tracheal inflammation, bronchiectasis, stones, esophageal-tracheal fistula, esophageal fistula, esophageal diverticula, stenosis, and perforation. The author emphasizes the summary of clinical experience, reviews recent advancements, evaluates new methods, describes technical challenges such as thoracic surgery under extracorporeal circulation, diagnosis and treatment of inferior vena cava tumors, optical therapy for thoracic malignancies, and laser treatment for lung cancer. The book also discusses fundamental issues such as postoperative pain management, acute respiratory distress syndrome, assisted ventilation, and surgical incisions, and explores the development directions of xenograft lung transplantation and gene therapy. With its novel concept, extensive content, and in-depth narration, this book is one of the most influential specialized works in the field of thoracic surgery today, offering valuable reference for thoracic surgeons, teachers, graduate students, and interns.