Overview
Highlights the features for confirmation of calcific and non-calcific chronic constrictive pericarditis diagnosis
Emphasis on decision-making on timing of the operation, selection of surgical approach & extent of decortication
Provides detailed surgical steps of performing pericardiectomy with color figures and videos
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About this book
This book provides comprehensive information and clarity on all aspects of diagnosing and managing constrictive pericarditis. The operative procedures for constrictive pericarditis are presented in detail with technical tips supplemented by surgical videos. Further, it explores and guides on issues with mixed opinions like the role of corticosteroids, timing of the operation, choice of the operative procedure, terminologies to describe the extent of decortication, and the requirement of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Despite experience spanning over 100 years, there is no fool-proof formula in the published literature that can be used in selecting an optimal surgical approach for a given patient. The terms "radical", "total", "extensive", "complete", "subtotal", "adequate", "near-total" and "partial" pericardiectomy also have been variably used in the literature, often without a precise definition of the limits of pericardial resection.
Providing an update on the latest advancements and long-term results of pericardiectomy appeals to all clinicians managing constrictive pericarditis. For the trainees, it offers insights into surgical techniques' relevant anatomy and foundation. The book will be beneficial to MBBS, MD, MS, M.Ch (CTVS), DM (Cardiology), Diplomate of National Board (Cardiology and CTVS), FRCS, FRACS, MD (USA, Canada, and in all develo** and developed countries).
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Table of contents (26 chapters)
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Front Matter
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr. Lakshmi Kumari Sankhyan works as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Surgical Treatment of Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis
Authors: Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Lakshmi Kumari Sankhyan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5808-5
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-99-5807-8Published: 29 December 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-99-5810-8Due: 12 January 2025
eBook ISBN: 978-981-99-5808-5Published: 28 December 2023
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIX, 406
Number of Illustrations: 19 b/w illustrations, 78 illustrations in colour
Topics: Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Physiology, Vascular Surgery