Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (Third Edition)

Author: (USA) Mavroudis, C., Backer, C.L. (eds.), Liu Jinfen (trans.)
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Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is the third edition of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. It is well-organized, easy to understand, and highly targeted. The third edition retains these strengths while adding new chapters and updating some existing content. Some new chapters discuss innovative advancements in pediatric cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive surgery for congenital heart disease, pediatric extracorporeal circulatory support, interventional cardiology, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, surgical nomenclature and classification of congenital heart disease, and ablation techniques for arrhythmias. Additionally, the content on cardiac and great vessel embryology has been updated, and new material on advancements in the field of adult congenital heart disease has been included. Other chapters cover all aspects of surgical treatment for congenital heart disease, 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 been added. The book retains its broad coverage of other aspects of congenital heart disease and related fields. Each chapter comprehensively reviews the embryology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment measures of various diseases, discussing modern surgical techniques and recent advancements. This book, co-authored by 50 world-renowned experts, covers 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.