Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Author: Liu Jinfen Translated
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Publish Date: 2006-01-16
Features: This book is the third edition of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. It is well-organized, easy to understand, and highly targeted. In this third edition, the book retains these strengths while adding new chapters and updating the content of some existing chapters. The new chapters elaborate on innovative advancements in pediatric cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive surgery for congenital heart disease, pediatric extracorporeal circulation support, interventional cardiology, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, surgical nomenclature and classification of congenital heart disease, and ablation techniques for arrhythmias. Additionally, the content on the embryology of the heart and great vessels has been updated, and new developments in the field of adult congenital heart disease have been included. Other chapters cover all aspects of congenital heart disease surgery, written by experts in the field. Some chapters have been updated by the original authors, while new authors with expertise in their respective fields have also been added. The book retains its broad scope in other aspects of congenital heart disease and related fields. Each chapter comprehensively reviews the embryology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment measures of diseases, discussing modern surgical techniques and recent advancements. This book is co-authored by 50 world-renowned experts, covering the fundamental aspects of pediatric cardiac surgery, including pathophysiology, disease classification, postoperative care, and the latest developments in the field. The new edition has been thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated, encompassing all aspects of pediatric congenital and acquired heart disease surgery. Its dynamic presentation and rigorous professional style make it a unique reference in the field of pediatric cardiac surgery. The book includes content on the embryology of the heart and great vessels, surgical nomenclature and classification of congenital heart disease, fetal and neonatal circulation physiology, preoperative diagnosis and evaluation, and covers all aspects of pediatric congenital heart disease.