Navigating the complex vascular system just got easier with this comprehensive surgical atlas. Whether you're a seasoned vascular surgeon preparing for a challenging procedure or a resident building your anatomical knowledge, this fourth edition delivers the visual clarity and practical insights you need in the operating room.
Traditional textbooks often struggle to convey the three-dimensional relationships that surgeons actually see. Dr. Gary Wind's remarkable 3D-style illustrations bridge that gap, showing you exactly how blood vessels relate to surrounding fascia, muscles, and nerves. Each drawing is paired with Dr. James Valentine's concise text on the same page, so you never have to flip pages to understand key concepts.
This edition brings you up to date with the latest techniques, including upper and lower extremity compartment syndrome/fasciotomy, transcarotid revascularization, and bilateral anterior thoracotomy. You'll also find fresh guidance on exposure of the subcoracoid space, radial artery harvesting, retrograde mesenteric stenting, and left renal vein transposition - procedures that are becoming increasingly common in modern vascular surgery.
The book's unique structure divides each chapter into anatomic overview and surgical approach sections, making it perfect for both extensive study sessions and quick pre-op reviews. Special sections on embryology and anatomic variations help you understand why certain anatomical patterns exist and how to identify unexpected structures when they appear. With up-to-date references and clear guidance on benefits, drawbacks, and pitfalls to avoid, this is more than just an atlas - it's your trusted surgical companion.
