Surgical Complications of Thoracic Surgery

Author: Du Jiajun
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: The book is divided into 31 chapters, focusing on the various complications that may occur after esophageal cancer and lung cancer resection. It provides detailed explanations of the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of each complication. The book also introduces routine preoperative preparations and management in general thoracic surgery. It emphasizes preoperative preparation for high-risk patients with concurrent diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, respiratory insufficiency, diabetes, liver and kidney disorders, especially elderly patients. Additionally, it offers preliminary analysis of the potential complications associated with the recent advancements in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and mechanical anastomosis techniques. This book is suitable for clinical thoracic surgeons, medical students, and professionals in related fields.