Moorjani Narain, Viola Nicola, Walker William S. (eds.) Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery

TFM Publishing Ltd, 2016. — 1016 p.This text systematically covers all the main topics involved in the current practice of a thoracic surgeon, incorporating current guidelines for practice. Each chapter includes etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, indications for surgery, peri-operative management, surgical options and postoperative care.Thoracic Anatomy
Thoracic Physiology
Thoracic Pharmacology
Thoracic Imaging
Pulmonary Function Tests
Esophageal Function Tests
Pre-Operative Assessment
Thoracic Anesthesia
Common Thoracic Surgical Procedures, Including Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Thoracic Surgical Complications
Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Carcinoid & Benign Pulmonary Tumors
Pulmonary Metastases
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule;
Bullous Disease, Emphysema & Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
Pulmonary Infections (Including Tuberculosis, Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pulmonary Transplantation
Hemoptysis
Tracheal Lesions
Mesothelioma
Pleural Effusion
Pneumothorax & Pneumomediastinum
Hemothorax
Chylothorax
Empyema
Pectus Deformities
Chest Wall Tumors
Esophageal Cancer (Including Barretts Esophagus)
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease & Hiatus Hernia
Achalasia, Esophageal Motility Disorders & Esophago-Phayngeal Diverticula
Mediastinal Lesions
Thymus (Thymoma, Myastenia Gravis)
Diaphragmatic Lesions
SVC Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome & Hyperhidrosis
Thoracic Trauma