Publisher's Synopsis
The classic reference in thoracic surgery, offers a comprehensive presentation of the most important topics in the field. Covers both cardiac and noncardiac subjects. Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest advances in cardiothoracic surgery. Presents special diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as cardiac catheterization, angiography, balloon valvuloplasty, radionuclide imaging, echocardiography, and more. Includes chapters on immunodeficiency states, AIDS, associated pulmonary infections, trauma, disorders of the sternum, the pleura, neoplasms of the lung, pulmonary tuberculosis, tetraology of fallot, tuncus arteriosus, and more.
