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ForthcomingDue April 2011

2011 X 614 p 454 illus 192 in color SoftcoverISBN 978-1-84996-150-97 euro 6995 | pound60007 euro (D) 7485 | euro (A) 7695 | sFr 10050

Bookstore locationMedicine

Fields of InterestCardiology Emergency Medicine Intensive Critical Care Medicine

LevelProfessionalpractitioner

Type of PublicationHandbook

Case Based EchocardiographyFundamentals And Clinical Practice

T Abraham Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA (Ed)

Features7 Examines the explosion in new echocardiography technologies from

a practical view-point 7 Covers the day-to-day aspects of echocardiography practice7 Includes details of vascular imaging that reflect the current trend

towards a more integrated cardiovascular approach

The book will provide a case-based introductionprimer to the practice of echocardiogra-phy with liberal use of images and actual patient histories The reader will be able to gain extensive practical knowledge of the practice of echocardiography with the use of these case reports These will concentrate on the skills necessary to increase specialist knowledge of echocardiography practice

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaPhysics amp Artifacts Physical basis ultrasound cardiac imaging Artifacts mistaken for cardiac pathology- LV mass volumes Qualitative amp quantitative determination of LV wall thickness mass Qualitative amp quantitative determination of LV volumes- LV function Ejection fraction assessment- M-mode Common pathologies for M mode use- Wall motion amp stress Assess regional wall motion Normal hypokinetic amp akinetic wall motion Wall motion analysis Stress echocardiography protocols exercise dobutamine dipyridamole Problem solving- RV function assessment Visual assessment of RV size function Tissue Doppler in RV assessment- Valvular heart disease Assessing valves Mitral stenosis regurgitation Aortic stenosis regurgitation Pulmonary stenosis regur-gitation Tricuspid stenosis regurgitation Multivalvular involvement rheumatic disease carcinoid diet drugs Prosthetic valve assessment Infective endocarditis- Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) Protocol for TEE Standard TEE views TEE Limitations Emergency applications of TEEdissection etc Methemoglobinemia amp treatment- Echo contrast Contrast agents Indications in clinical practice Protocol for contrast use Problems amp resolution- Car-diomyopathies Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Infiltrative cardiomyopathy Dilated car-diomyopathy- Tissue Doppler amp clinical uses Fundamentals Tissue Doppler Applications How to do Tissue Doppler Assessment of dyssynchrony Strain imaging- Diastolic function assessment- Mitral inflow Pulmonary vein flow Tissue Doppler Flow propogation velocity Grades of diastolic dysfunction- The pericardium Pericardial effusion Pericarditis Tampon-ade physiology Constriction V restriction physiology Echo-guided pericardiocentesis- Car-diac masses- 3-D echocardiography Principles 3D images Clinical situations 3DE- Adult congenital problems VSD ASD Others- Vascular imaging Carotid intima media thickness Brachial reactivity Augmentation index


AvailableMarch 2011

2011 XIV 135 p 268 illus 260 in color (Current Clinical Pathology) HardcoverISBN 978-1-60327-581-17 euro 9995 | pound90007 euro (D) 10695 | euro (A) 10995 | sFr 14350


Fields of InterestPathology Dermatology Plastic Surgery


Type of PublicationMonograph

Cutaneous Neural NeoplasmsA Practical Guide

Z Argenyi Professor Pathology and Internal MedicineDermatology Director of Dermatopathology University of Washington Medical Center Seattle WA USA C H Jokinen Dermatopathologist and Pathologist Duluth Clinic Department of Pathology Duluth MN USA

Features7 Differential diagnosis with tables and flowcharts7 Treatment summaries7 Generously illustrated with various magnifications and explanatory

symbols7 Includes histopathological features in tabulated form

As a result to the recent significant developments both in the field of cutaneous pathology and clinical dermatology many cutaneous neural tumors are now being diagnosed by spe-cialists like dermatopathologists and treated by dermatologists or dermatologic surgeons Cutaneous Neural Neoplasms A Practical Guide provides an essential aid in diagnosis by discussing the cardinal clinico-pathologic features of cutaneous tumors relevant to these specialists It covers detailed pathologic features and their differential diagnosis Applicable special diagnostic techniques are extensively illustrated Whenever relevant key therapeutic recommendations are provided The authors approach each entity by presenting clinical andor gross photographs when relevant with discussion of the clinical features followed by the tabulated list of key pathologic features with corresponding histopathologic illustrations Therapeutic recommendations are summarized Cutaneous Neural Neoplasms A Practical Guide is an important new volume that fills a ma-jor gap in the currently available resources for practicing physicians and provides them with an appropriate knowledge base to handle these challenging tumors in the most up-to-date fashion

From the contents The Peripheral Nerve and Cutaneous Neural Tumors Introduction Definitions and Classifica-tion- Special Techniques for the Study of Cutaneous Neural Tumors- Non-neoplastic and Hamartomatous Lesions of the Cutaneous Peripheral Nerves- Benign Cutaneous Neoplasms with Peripheral Nerve Differentiation- Malignant Cutaneous Neoplasms with Peripheral Nerve Differentiation- Cutaneous Neoplasms with Putative Neural Differentiation- Cuta-neous Neuroblastic and Ganglion cell Proliferations- Cutaneous Glial and Meningothelial Proliferations- Appendix



2011 XIX 850 p 161 illus 63 in color HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-15741-77 euro 19995 | pound180007 euro (D) 21395 | euro (A) 21994 | sFr 28700


Fields of InterestIntensive Critical Care Medicine Hematology Oncology


Type of PublicationProfessional book

Pulmonary Involvement in Patients with Hematological Malig-nancies

E Azoulay Hopital Saint Louis Paris France (Ed)

Features7 Provides detailed information on all relevant aspects of pulmonary

involvement in patients with hematological malignancies7 Leading experts discuss epidemiology diagnostic strategy lung

infections non-infectious pulmonary involvement and treatment7 Presents invaluable pearls relating to each condition

The number of patients treated for hematological malignancies is increasing steadily To maximize cure rates aggressive treatments have been introduced including high-dose chemotherapy stem cell transplantation and targeted therapies As a result overall and disease-free survival rates have improved substantially but at the price of life-threatening toxic and infectious complications that chiefly target the lung This book provides clinicians caring for patients with hematological malignancies with detailed up-to-date informa-tion on all relevant aspects of pulmonary involvement Individual sections are devoted to epidemiology diagnostic strategy lung infections non-infectious pulmonary involvement and treatment including decision making in patients with acute respiratory failure Each of these sections contains a number of chapters all written by leading international experts In addition the readerrsquos attention is drawn to important pearls relating to each condition

From the contents Preamble and Introduction-Epidemiology- Diagnostic Strategy in Hematologic Malignan-cies Patients- Lung Infections in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies-Noninfectious Pulmonary Involvement in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies- Treatment and Difficult Decisions in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies-Pearls that You Should be Aware of-Post Face


ForthcomingDue May 2011

2011 160 p 50 illus in color HardcoverISBN 978-88-470-0646-17 approx euro 11495 | pound104507 approx euro (D) 12300 | euro (A) 12645 | sFr 16500


Fields of InterestOrthopedics Pediatric Surgery Traumatic Surgery


Type of PublicationAtlas

The Elbow Atlas of Surgical Exposure

L Celli A Celli University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Italy

Features7 Illustrated text with more than 100 original surgical drawings and

several surgical pictures gives both didactic and aesthetic value to the work

Using more than 100 original surgical drawings and several surgical pictures this book de-scribes all the surgical steps to perform elbow surgery The final part of the book is dedicated to the description of the treatment of some common cases such as elective and traumatic elbow pathologies The illustrations give both didactic and aesthetic value to the work

From the contents Section 1 Surgical anatomy of the elbow- Section 2 Surgical exposures- Section 3 Pratical approaches to the treatment of some common cases


ForthcomingDue June 2011

2011 150 p 119 illus 52 in color SoftcoverISBN 978-3-642-19425-27 approx euro 2995 | pound26997 approx euro (D) 3205 | euro (A) 3294 | sFr 4300


Fields of InterestNuclear Medicine Imaging Radiology Interventional Radiology

LevelUpper undergraduate

Type of PublicationGraduateAdvanced undergraduate textbook

A Concise Guide to Nuclear Medicine

A H Elgazzar Kuwait University Department of Nuclear Medicine Safat Kuwait

Features7 Ideal guide for students with clear presentation of material to assist

rapid learning7 Explains the application of nuclear medicine techniques in different

body systems and in oncology7 Includes a special chapter on radionuclide therapy7 Contains 125 high-quality illustrations and images

Nuclear medicine is an important component of modern medicine This easy-to-use book is designed to acquaint readers with the basic principles of nuclear medicine the instrumenta-tion used the gamut of procedures available and the basis for selecting specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and interpreting results After an introductory chapter on the his-tory technical basis and scope of nuclear medicine a series of chapters are devoted to the application of nuclear medicine techniques in the different body systems In addition the use of nuclear medicine methods within oncology is carefully examined covering diagnosis staging assessment of treatment response radiotherapy planning and the sentinel node technique The book concludes with a chapter devoted to nuclear medicine therapy This practical and up-to-date guide to nuclear medicine is ideal for beginners and will also help professionals who need to retrieve useful information rapidly

From the contents Basics Considerations- Genitourinary System- Endocrine System- Digestive and Hepatobili-ary Systems- Infection and Inflammation- Respiratory System- Skeletal System- Cardiovas-cular System- Central Nervous System- Oncology- Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine



7 Originally published by Lippincott Williams amp Wilkins in 2001

2nd ed 2011 1800 p 750 illus In 3 volumes not available seperately


Fields of InterestPediatrics Internal Medicine Nephrology



2nd EditionTextbook of Clinical Pediatrics

A Y Elzouki Umm Al-Qura University Makkah Saudi Arabia F B Stapleton University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle WA USA R J Whitley University of Alabama School of Medicine USA W Oh Brown Medical School Providence RI USA H A Harfi H Nazer Umm Al-Qura University Makkah Saudi Arabia

Features7 This textbook has a problem-based approach to pediatric diseases

with a global appeal7 Evidence-based and supports practicing pediatricians residents

in training medical students and family practitioners in their management of sick children

The first edition of this reference was hailed by the New England Journal of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic Proceedings as an excellent resource and this new edition builds on that excel-lence Global in perspective it is written by eminent pediatricians and scientists from four continents and offers a problem-based approach to pediatric diseases It contains over three hundred chapters that encompass virtually all pediatric subspecialties thoroughly covering every pediatric disease and organ system Each chapter is clinically-oriented and difficult subjects are treated with representative case studies that detail entire case histories Well-structured easy to read and complete with over 750 lavish illustrations this reference is indispensable for pediatricians and all health care professionals who work with pediatric patients

From the contents Genetic Disorders - Important Inborn Errors of Metabolism - Growth and its Disorders Development and its Disorders ndash Neonatology - Pediatric Emergencies and Critical Care - Infectious Diseases - Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders - Allergic Diseases - Pediatric Rheumatology - Respiratory Disorders -Fluid Therapy Sodium Disorders and Acid-Base Disturbances - Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders - Blood Diseases - Pediatric Oncology - Pediatric Nutrition - Oral and Craniofacial Disorders - Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders - Endocrine Disorders - Gynecologic Disorders of Childhood - Bone Disorders - Pediatric Neurology - Pediatric Cardiology - Pediatric Ophthalmology -Pediatric Otolaryngology - Disorders of the Skin - Pediatric Burns -Learning and Behavioral Disorders and Child Psychiatry - Adolescent Medicine - Pediatric Poisoning - Reference Laboratory Values and Drug Dosages

HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-02201-27 euro 10995 | pound99007 euro (D) 11765 | euro (A) 12095 | sFr 15800

eReferenceISBN 978-3-642-02202-97 euro 10995 | pound99007 euro (D) 13084 | euro (A) 13194 | sFr 16600

Print + eReference ISBN 978-3-642-02203-67 euro 13800 | pound124007 euro (D) 14766 | euro (A) 15180 | sFr 19800



2011 XX 880 p 661 illus 638 in color HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-17837-57 euro 19995 | pound180007 euro (D) 21395 | euro (A) 21994 | sFr 28700


Fields of InterestPlastic Surgery Otorhinolaryngology Dermatology


Type of PublicationContributed volume

Advanced Surgical Facial RejuvenationArt and Clinical Practice

A Erian Cambridge UK M A Shiffman Tustin CA USA (Eds)

Features7 Covers all aspects of aesthetic facial surgery from anatomy to the

variety of current procedures including ancillary techniques such as chemical peel laser and facial fillers

7 Includes discussion of preoperative care anesthesia problems related to HIV infection complications and psychological aspects

7 Richly illustratedWritten by internationally acclaimed experts

This richly illustrated book covers all aspects of aesthetic facial surgery from anatomy to the variety of procedures employed in facial surgery including ancillary techniques such as chemical peel laser and facial fillers Both newer techniques and variations on older approaches are carefully presented and discussed In addition preoperative care is analyzed and detailed attention is devoted to problems related to HIV infection anesthesia complica-tions and psychological aspects The contributors are all internationally acclaimed experts in the field The book will be an invaluable source of information for residents and fellows practicing aesthetic surgeons and surgeons in a variety of related fields

From the contents PART I ANATOMY- PART II ANESTHESIA- PART III PREOPERATIVE AND POSTOPERATIVE- PART IV PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS- PART V TECHNIQUES- Hair Transplantation- Ablative Laser Facial Resurfacing- Photorejuvenation- Superficial And Medium Peel- Deep Phenol Peel- Facial Implants- Injectable Facial Fillers- Submentoplasty And Facial Liposuction- Bio-Lifting And Bio-Resurfacing- Personal Technique Of Doing Office Facial Surgery- Design And Management Of The Anterior Hairline - Temporal Incision And Skin Take Out In The Vertical Facelift And Lateral Brow Lift Procedures- Short Scar Facelift With Extended SMASPlatysma Dissection And Limited Skin Undermining High SMAS Facelift Combined Single Flap Lift Of Jawline Cheek And Mid Face- Extent Of SMAS Advancement In Facelift With Or With-out Zygomaticus Major Muscle Release- A Safe Facelift Using Bony Anatomic Landmarks To Elevate The SMAS- Deep Plane Facelift- Endoscopic Forehead Lift- Minimally Invasive Ciliary-Frontoplasty Index



2nd Edition 2011 Approx 300 p 20 illus in color SoftcoverISBN 978-3-642-18401-77 euro 2495 | pound22997 euro (D) 2670 | euro (A) 2745 | sFr 3600


Fields of InterestInfectious Diseases Internal Medicine Surgery



2nd EditionThe Daschner Guide to In-Hospital Antibiotic TherapyEuropean Standards

U Frank Freiburg University Medical Center Freiburg Germany E Tacconelli Universitagrave Cattolica dei Sacro Cuore Rome Italy

Features7 The latest antibioticsantifungals together with the latest resistances-

Infection therapy specifically tailored to the intensive care station7 More decision-making tree diagramsflowcharts for the most relevant

infections (hospital acquired pneumonia sepsis endocarditis etc)7 Conversion charts for correct dosing for those suffering from kidney

failure 7 Essential guidelines for antibiotics therapy (Dos amp Donrsquots)

It fits in every jacket pocket and provides a quick reference guide for all clinically active physicians in hospitals or doctorrsquos practices With the nearly unmanageable number of antibiotics an up-to-date clear-cut presentation is essential In clear tables ndash sorted by substances pathogens and indications ndash spectra and recommendations for dosages can be easily looked up Special problems such as the use of antibiotics during pregnancy in perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis and for renal and hepatic insufficiency are also included A guide for your daily work handy concise and clearAdjusted to European standards Up-to-date substances authorizations resistances and trade namesThe first guide to antibiotic therapy for EuropeThe latest antibioticsantifungals together with the latest resistancesIn-fection therapy specifically tailored to the intensive care stationMore decision-making tree diagramsflowcharts for the most relevant infections (hospital acquired pneumonia sepsis endocarditis etc)Conversion charts for correct dosing for those suffering from kidney failure Essential guidelines for antibiotics therapy (Dos amp Donrsquots)

From the contents 1 Classification of the Antibiotics- 2 Generic and Trade Names ndash Trade Names and Generics- 3 Principles of Antibiotic Therapy- 4 The Most Common Errors in Antibiotic Therapy- 5 Important Infections and Their Microbiological Diagnosis- 6 Cooperation with Microbiolo-gists- 7 Resistance of Major Clinical Pathogens- 8 The Most Frequent Pathogens ndash Choice of Antibiotics- 9 Antibiotics Antimycotics Spectrum ndash Dosage ndash Adverse Effects ndash Costs- 10 Antibiotic Therapy of the Principal Infections in Children and Adults- 11 Treatment of the Most Frequent Types of Bacterial Endocarditis- 12 Minimal Duration of Treatment for Bacterial Infections- 13 Failure of Antibiotic Therapy- 14 Fever of Unknown Origin Differen-tial Diagnosis- 15 Dosage of Antibiotics in Impaired Renal Function- 16 Antibiotic Therapy in Hemodialysis Peritoneal Dialysis and Continuous Hemofiltration- 17 Antibiotic Therapy During Pregnancy and Lactation- 18 Antibiotics in Liver Diseases- 19 Diffusion of Antibiot-ics in Cerebrospinal Fluid and in Cerebral Abscesses- 20 Local Antibiotics- 21 Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy- 22 Physical Incompatibility of Antibiotics and Antimycotics in Infusion Solutions- 23 Useful Websites- Subject Index



2011 VI 334 p 108 illus 101 in color HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-1297-87 euro 10995 | pound99007 euro (D) 11765 | euro (A) 12095 | sFr 15800


Fields of InterestDermatology



Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology

M H Gold Vanderbilt University Nashville TN USA (Ed)

Features7 Covers all photosensitizers available worldwide how to use them

where and best practices7 Organized by disease category 7 Newest FDA approved photosensitizer included7 Contributions from leading US and European researchers on PDT7 Details on how to incorporate PDT into daily clinical practice

Photodynamic therapy is a proven effective treatment of actinically damaged skin cells nonmelanoma skin cancers and acne and other pilosebaceous conditions As an agent for general facial rejuvenatin it has untapped potential The current state of PDT therapy and future applications are discussed in detail in this exciting new volume Throughout the focus is on evidence-based clinical uses of PDT including pretreatment regimens avoidance and management of complications and posttreatment suggestions

From the contents 1 History of Photodynamic Therapy - 2 Aminolevulinic Acid Actinic Keratosis and Photore-juvenation - 3 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Acne Vulgaris - 4 Photodynamic Therapy for the Treat-ment of Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia - 5 Photodynamic Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppura-tiva - 6 Topical Methyl Aminolevulinate-Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis - 7 Methyl Aminolevulinate in Skin Cancers - 8 Methyl Aminolevulinate Photore-juvenation - 9 Photodynamic Therapy of Acne - 10 Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Verrucae Condylomata Acuminata and Molluscum - 11 Photodynamic Therapy and In-flammatory Disorders - 12 Photodynamic Therapy for Other Uses - 13 Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer with Photodynamic Therapy - 14 Fluorescence-Guided Photodynamic Therapy - 15 How I Perform ALA-Photodynamic Therapy in My Practice - 16 How We Perform Photo-dynamic Therapy MAL in Clinical Practice - 17 The Future of Photodynamic Therapy


AvailableFebruary 2011

2011 XI 750 p 650 illus 50 in color HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-85688-77 euro 24900 | pound224507 euro (D) 26643 | euro (A) 27390 | sFr 35700


Fields of InterestImaging Radiology Gastroenterology Internal Medicine



Clinical MRI of the AbdomenWhyHowWhen

N C Gourtsoyiannis University of Crete Heraklion Greece (Ed)

Features7 Provides disease-oriented state of the art examination protocols 7 Clearly explains why when and how abdominal MRI should be used 7 Includes a wealth of high-quality illustrations 7 Offers chapters on pediatric MRI advances relevant to cancer patients

and the use of abdominal MRI at 3 Tesla

This volume which explains why when and how abdominal MRI should be used focuses in particular on the most recent developments in the field After introductory chapters on tech-nical considerations protocol optimization and contrast agents MRI of the various solid and hollow viscera of the abdomen is addressed in a series of detailed chapters Relevant clinical information is provided and state of the art protocols presented With the help of numerous high-quality illustrations normal variant and abnormal imaging findings are described and potential artefacts highlighted Differential diagnosis is given extensive consideration and comparisons are made with competing methodologies when relevant Each of the chapters is rounded off by a section on pearls and pitfalls The closing chapters focus on findings in the pediatric abdomen advances in MRI specifically relevant to cancer patients and the use of abdominal MRI at 3 Tesla This book written by leading experts will be of value to all who are involved in learning performing interpreting and reporting abdominal MRI examina-tions

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaTechnical Considerations and Protocol Optimization- Contrast Agents- Liver and Biliary Tract-Pancreas-Splee- Adrenals-Kidneys-Gut-Pelvis- Pediatric Abdomen- MRI Advances in Patients with Cancer- Abdominal MRI at 3 Tesla


ForthcomingDue March 2011

2011 XI 135 p 123 illus 101 in color (Frozen Section Library Series 0) SoftcoverISBN 978-1-4419-8375-67 euro 9995 | pound90007 euro (D) 10695 | euro (A) 10995 | sFr 14350


Fields of InterestPathology



Frozen Section Library Bone

O Hameed S Wei G P Siegal University of Alabama at Birmingham AL USA

Features7 Well illustrated7 Concise handbook7 Site specific

Frozen sections are performed while a patient is undergoing surgery as a basis for making an immediate diagnosis that will impact treatment decisions Frozen section diagnosis is often a highly demanding situation for the pathologist who must render a diagnosis quickly for the patient and surgeon The Frozen Section Library series will provide concise user-friendly site specific handbooks that are well illustrated and highlight the pitfalls artifacts and differential diagnosis issues that arise in the hurried frozen section scenario

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaINTRODUCTION- BONEOSTEOID PRODUCING LESIONS- CARTILAGE-PRODUCING LESIONS- FIBROUS AND FIBROHISTIOCYSTIC LESIONS- GIANT CELL RICH LESIONS- SMALLROUND CELL LESIONS- CYSTIC AND VASCULAR LESIONS- EPITHELIAL LESIONS- SUGGESTED READINGS



2011 360 p 500 illus (Medical Radiology Diagnostic Imaging) HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-85087-87 euro 23900 | pound215507 euro (D) 25573 | euro (A) 26290 | sFr 34300


Fields of InterestImaging Radiology Diagnostic Radiology Oncology



High-Field MR Imaging

J Hennig Universitaumltsklinikum Freiburg O Speck Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (Eds)

Features7 Discusses the possibilities challenges and limitations of high-field MR

technology7 Explains the technological background in a non-technical and

accessible way7 Examines the applications of high-field MR imaging in radiology

neuroscience oncology and other fields with the aid of many high-quality illustrations

7 Will appeal to radiologists neuroscientists oncologists and others with an interest in the field

This book describes the current status of the very rapidly developing field of high-field MR and examines the possibilities challenges and limitations of this fascinating technology In the initial chapters the basic technological background is explained in a non-technical way so as to promote understanding of the issues and concepts and avoid overwhelming the reader with excessive detail Safety issues methods and contrast are then carefully consid-ered The final part of the book examines the diverse applications of high-field MR imaging in radiology neuroscience oncology and other fields with the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations All chapters are written by leading experts who have taken great care to il-lustrate the potential and progress of the field in an informative and accessible manner The book will appeal to all with a potential interest in the application of high-field MR imaging including radiologists neuroscientists and oncologists

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaIntroduction- Part I Technologies Magnets- Gradients- RF coils- Part II Safety Safety- Part III Methods and Contrasts What to do with all that signal Issues of High Resolution MRI- Contrasts Mechanisms amp Sequences- Part IV Applications Neuro-science- Clinical Neuro and beyond- Oncology- Musculoskeletal- Spectroscopy-Molecular and Translational Resear Ch-Subject Index



2011 575 p 313 illus 104 in color HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-0891-97 euro 17995 | pound162007 euro (D) 19255 | euro (A) 19794 | sFr 25800


Fields of InterestCardiac Surgery Abdominal Surgery General Surgery



Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Elderly

M R Katlic Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Department of Thoracic Surgery Wilkes-Barre PA USA (Ed)

Features7 Presents both evidence and techniques for cardiac surgery in the

elderly to establish the best possible outcomes for patients7 First book to review the substantial body of knowledge that has been

developed in recent years related to geriatric cardiothoracic surgical problems

7 Features the foremost knowledge and expertise of the pioneers in geriatric surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Elderly Evidence Based Practice is an important and timely book that reflects the thoughtful work of pioneers in geriatric surgery It encompasses their knowledge related to geriatric surgery and their reflections and guidance on the rapidly ac-cumulating knowledge related to improving the health and surgical care of seniorsThis book provides a scholarly review of the constantly expanding knowledge base about cardiovas-cular and thoracic surgery in seniors The book follows a logical sequence covering general aspects of care cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery Chapters are focused on common devastating and often missed complications of surgical care in the seniors These include delirium depression pressure sores functional losses incontinence volume depletion and asymptomatic or atypical complications -myocardial infarction post-operative diarrhea urinary track infections and pneumonia Each is expertly reviewed Strategies to help the surgeons and the surgical team anticipate recognize and effectively prevent or manage such problems are discussed and the evidence basis for such strategies is providedCardiothoracic Surgery in the Elderly Evidence Based Practice is particularly timely and the first to review the substantial body of knowledge that has been developed in recent years related to ge-riatric cardiothoracic surgical problems It catalogs well the expanding knowledge basis for achieving successful surgical outcomes in the very old It provides a most useful resources for cardiovascular thoracic surgeons in training and those already in practice

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaInvited Commentary- The Epidemiology and Economics of Cardio-thoracic Surgery in the Elderly- Principles of Geriatric Surgery- Geriatric Models of Care- Delirium after Cardiac Surgery- Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Elderly- Legal Aspects of Geri-atric Surgery- Ethical Issues in Cardiac Surgery for the Elderly- Acute Pain Control in Geriatric Patients after Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeries- Palliative Care in the Elderly- Cardiopulmo-nary Trauma in the Elderly- Imaging Features of the Normal Aging Chest- Cardiac Imaging in the Elderly- Invited Commentary- Biology of Aging- Hematologic Disorders in the Elderly- Anticoagulation in the Older Surgical Patient- Medication Usage in Older Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients- Wound Healing in the Elderly- Pulmonary Changes in the Elderly- Cardiac Changes in the Elderly- Renal Changes in the Elderly- Gastrointestinal and Liver Changes in the Elderly- Neurologic and Cognitive Changes in the Elderly- Hormonal Changes during and after Cardiac Surgery- Invited Commentary- Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation in the Elderly Cardiac Surgery Patient- Cardiac Anesthesia in the Elderly- Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Elderly- Ischemic Coronary Disease





Fields of InterestPediatrics Health Psychology General Practice Family Medicine



Handbook of Pediatric Chronic PainCurrent Science and Integrative Practice

B C McClain Yale University School of Medicine New Haven CT USA S Suresh Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago IL USA (Eds)

Features7 Science of chronic pain in children is balanced by practical care plans

and algorithms7 Rationales for treatment are guided by up-to-date reviews and

exhaustive references7 Highly comprehensive including many pearls in the recognition and

management of childhood chronic pain syndromes

The purpose of this text is to provide not only the science and current knowledge of pe-diatric pain management but a rationale for intervention The book is ground-breaking in that it provides pearls for the recognition and management of multiple childhood chronic pain syndromes Also uncommon yet confounding issues such as pain management for epidermolysis bullosa are adequately addressed Concerns unique to pediatric patients are reviewed While there are no firm standards in pediatric chronic pain a care plan is offered to help guide practitioners when possible The book will consist of 24 chapters many co-written by a physician and a psychologist Chapter 1 covers the history of pediatric chronic pain the advancement pediatric pain as a clinical subspecialty development of pediatric pain clinics and characterization of the com-mon pain syndromes Chapters 2-4 cover respectively the research on early pain exposure and neuroplasticity theories on the common adolescent pain syndromes and the demo-graphics of chronic pain in children Chapters 5-16 discuss approaches to assessment and intervention for specific pediatric and adolescent pain syndromes Chapters 17-23 address interventional techniques such as therapeutic blocks neurablation implantable systems physical therapy complementary therapy and pharmacology including opioid tolerance The final chapter discusses the role of the nurse practitioner in pediatric chronic pain



2011 Approx 80 p 10 illus in color (Operation Primers Volume 8) Soft-coverISBN 978-3-642-19274-67 approx euro 2995 | pound26997 approx euro (D) 3205 | euro (A) 3294 | sFr 4300


Fields of InterestSurgery Abdominal Surgery



Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

K Miller Krankenhaus Hallein Germany

Features7 Unique view to laparoscopic gastric banding7 With many color illustrations7 Written by an expert7 State-of-the-art contents

The Operation Primer provides excellent photographic step-by-step guidance to the surgical procedure It has been produced to describe the operation in the simplest manner possible without over-simplifying The core of the Operation Primer is the section on Nodal Points where the surgical key steps are described in detail This surgical guide book provides essential reference material to surgeons wishing to update their knowledge in this specific area

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaHasson method (open technique)- Trocar with optical obturator-Veress needle (closed technique)- acing the working trocars XX Exploring the abdominal cavity- Identifying the anatomical landmarks- Dissecting the Pars flaccid Dissecting the Angle of His- Introducing the gastric band- Creating the retrocardial tunnel and connecting the gastric band with Goldfingertrade-



2011 XIII 476 p 123 illus 117 in color (Current Clinical Pathology) HardcoverISBN 978-1-60761-170-77 euro 17995 | pound162007 euro (D) 19255 | euro (A) 19794 | sFr 25800


Fields of InterestPathology Dermatology Molecular Medicine



Molecular Diagnostics in Dermatology and Dermatopathology

M J Murphy University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington CT USA (Ed)

Features7 Molecular studies with direct diagnostic utility7 Methods most commonly used in the clinical laboratory7 Integration of newer diagnostic and prognostic techniques

Molecular Diagnostics in Dermatology and Dermatopathology presents the basics of molecular biology and molecular diagnostic methods most commonly used in the clinical laboratory with an emphasis on the concepts and testing most relevant to dermatological diseases Topics include the integration of newer diagnostic and prognostic techniques with lsquotraditionalrsquo histologic approaches and discussions of regulatory ethical legal economic issues and lsquonewerrsquo technologies This important diagnostic tool outlines the clinically relevant uses (ie diagnostic staging andor prognostic) applications of these techniques in the field of dermatology Molecular studies that investigate the pathogenesis of skin diseases will be excluded unless they also have a direct diagnostic utility The book will be of interest to practicing pathologists dermatology and pathology residents dermatologists and dermato-pathologists

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaIntroduction to Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Dermatology and Dermatopathology- Principles of Molecular Biology- Technologies in the Molecular Diagnos-tics Laboratory- Cytogenetics of Primary Skin Tumors- Melanocytic Neoplasms I Molecular Diagnosis- Melanocytic Neoplasms II Molecular Staging- Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers and Hereditary Cancer Syndromes- Cutaneous Sarcomas and Soft Tissue Proliferations- Molecu-lar Determination of Tissue Margins Clonal Origin and Histogenesis of Skin Cancers- Mycosis Fungoides and Related Lesions- Cutaneous non-MF T-cell and NK-cell Lymphoprolifera-tive Disorders- Cutaneous B-cell Lymphomas- Leukemia Cutis- Inflammatory Disorders of the Skin- Infectious Diseases of the Skin I Dermatophytosis Onychomycosis- Infectious Diseases of the Skin II Non-Dermatophytic Infections- Wound Healing Disorders Chronic Wounds and Keloids- Alopecias- Genodermatoses - Inherited Diseases of the Skin- Molecu-lar Aspects of Skin Aging- Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics I Linking Diagnostic Classification to Therapeutic Decisions- Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics II Genetic Determinants of Drug Responses and Adverse Drug Reactions- Regulatory Legal Coding Billing Reimbursement and Ethical Considerations for Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Dermatology and Dermatopathology



2011 XV 774 p 117 illus 56 in color (Advances in Neurobiology Volume 3) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-6786-27 euro 24900 | pound224507 euro (D) 26643 | euro (A) 27390 | sFr 35700

Bookstore locationBiomedicine

Fields of InterestNeurosciences

LevelResearch


Cytoskeleton of the Nervous System

R A Nixon A Yuan Nathan S Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research New York NY USA (Eds)

Features7 Describes cytoskeleton in axonal development and pathology

microtubules and associated proteins neurofilaments and interacting proteins actin and its binding proteins and glial fibrillary acidic protein

7 Focuses on functional significance of neuronal cytoskeleton in axonal transport

7 Encourages further development of unifying principles stimulates new conceptual and technical approaches toward a better understanding of cytoskeleton functions in health and disease

This monograph begins with a general description of the cytoskeleton in axonal develop-ment and pathology and then moves to more detailed descriptions of particular compo-nents including microtubules and associated proteins neurofilaments and interacting proteins actin and its binding proteins and glial fibrillary acidic protein The later chapters focus on the functional significance of the neuronal cytoskeleton in axonal transport and its regulation in health and disease states The Cytoskeleton of the Nervous System will encour-age further development of unifying principles and stimulate new conceptual and technical approaches toward a better understanding of cytoskeleton functions in health and disease

From the contentCentral Axonal Development and Pathology in Early Life- Microtubules in the nervous system- Tau phosphorylation- Tau Pathology- Tauopathy and brain aging- Microtubule-associated protein 4- Structure of Neural Intermediate Filaments- Alpha-internexin the Fourth Subunit of Neurofilaments in the Mature CNS- Peripherin Pathology- Neurofila-ment cross-bridge a structure associated specifically with the neurofilament among the intermediate filament family- Neurofilament Transport- Knockout models of neurofilament proteins- Neurofilaments and Radial Growth Deconstruction of a hypothesis through the construction of gene targeted mice- Deregulation of Cytoskeletal Protein Phosphoryla-tion and Neurodegeneration- Neurofilaments in Aged Animals- Neurofilament changes in Multiple Sclerosis- Intermediate filament interactions in neurons- Tropomyosins in Neuronal Morphogenesis and Development- The Driving Machinery for Growth Cone Navigation- Gli-al Fibrillary Acidic Protein The intermediate filament protein of astrocytes- Axonal Transport Mechanisms in Cytoskeleton Formation and Regulation- Axonal transport and motor neuron disease- In vivo imaging of axonal transport in aging and Alzheimers disease- Regulation of Cytoskeletal Composition in Neurons Transcriptional and Post-transcriptional Control in Development Regeneration and Disease- Crosstalks between myelinating cells and the axonal cytoskeleton- Topographic regulation of neuronal intermediate filament proteins by phosphorylation In health and disease- Cytoskeleton axonal transport and the mecha-nisms of axonal neuropathy- Effects of Insulin on Tau and Neurofilament- Ethanol effects on the cytoskeleton of nerve tissue cells





Fields of InterestOrthopedics Traumatic Surgery Emergency Medicine



The Poly-Traumatized Patient with FracturesA Multi-Disciplinary Approach

H Pape University of Aachen Germany R Sanders Florida Orthopedic Institute Temple Terrace FL USA J Borrelli Southwest Medical Center Dallas TX USA (Eds)

Features7 Practical guide written by international experts in the field7 Covers trauma and orthopedics in an integrated fashion7 Combines anatomic location with frequent injury combinations

This guide provides practical information for the care of patients with blunt injuries It covers the care for truncal injuries (head chest abdomen) and fracture care of the extremities the pelvis and the spine in a condensed fashion Unlike previous anatomically oriented outlines this combines the anatomic location with frequent injury combinations It is written for or-thopedic and trauma surgeons offering them a condensed outline of fracture treatment In addition all aspects of trauma care are covered including associated injuries that may alter the decision making in patients with polytrauma

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaImpact of trauma on society- Economic aspects of trauma care- Evidence based orthopaedic trauma care- Local inflammatory changes induced by fractures and soft tissue injuries- Pathophysiology of polytrauma- Head injuries ndash neurosurgical and orthopaedic strategies- Nerve injuries in the face of adjacent fractures ndash when to explore suture transplant-Chest trauma ndash classification and influence on the general manage-ment- Abdominal injuries ndash indications for surgery- Management of pelvic ring injuries- Urological injuries in polytrauma- Fracture management- Mangled extremity management in isolated extremity injuries and in polytrauma- Management of spine fractures- Poly-trauma in the ancient patient- Polytrauma in young children- Fracture management in the pregnant patient- Open fractures ndash initial management- Vascular injuries Indications for stents timing of vascular and orthopaedic surgery- Management of articular fractures- Techniques of soft tissue coverage in open fractures- Outcome after primary amputation injuries subtotal amputation injuries and severe open fractures with nerve injuries- High energy injuries caused by penetrating trauma- Management of traumatic bone defects- Acute soft tissue and bone infections- Chronic osteomyelitis- Management of malunions and nonunions in patients with multiple injuries- PTSD and psychological squelae after severe trauma- Late outcome after severe fractures



2011 XIII 419 p 286 illus 272 in color HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-03437-47 euro 13995 | pound126007 euro (D) 14975 | euro (A) 15394 | sFr 20100


Fields of InterestDermatology Plastic Surgery General Practice Family Medicine



Laser and IPL Technology in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine

C Raulin S Karsai Laserklinik Karlsruhe (Eds)

Features7 Is a well-structured and user-friendly guide 7 Is abundantly illustrated 7 Includes how-to-do sections

The editors have gathered 15 laser experts from the United States Europe and Asia to pres-ent the most up to date information in cutaneous laser surgery and intense pulsed light technologies This innovative book describes new laser techniques (laserlipolysis fractional photothermolysis among others) and provides expert guidance on using lasers successfully in over 80 clinical indications

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaBenign Pigmented Lesions- Benign Tumors and Organoid Nevi- Dyschromias- Inflammatory Dermatoses and Connective Tissue Diseases- Wrinkles and Acne Scars- Scars- Unwanted Hair Growth- Precancerous Conditions and Malignant Tumors- Vascular Lesions- Viral Infections- Laser-assissted Lipolysis- Cooling Techniques



2011 549 p 122 illus 74 in color (Current Clinical Oncology) HardcoverISBN 978-1-60761-643-67 euro 17995 | pound162007 euro (D) 19255 | euro (A) 19794 | sFr 25800


Fields of InterestInfectious Diseases Oncology Hematology



Principles and Practice of Cancer Infectious Diseases

A Safdar The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Infectious Diseases Department Houston TX USA (Ed)

Features7 Updates recent Infectious Diseases-related issues and emerging

concerns7 Offers strategies for preventing infections in patients for whom

conventional measures may not be as effective7 Emphasizes clinical problems specific to this patient population

Principles and Practice of Cancer Infectious Diseases is a comprehensive and insightful work dedicated to elucidating the problem of infections in cancer patients This essential volume reviews common and less often encountered infections while establishing the difficulties behind preventing diagnosing and treating infectious diseases in cancer patients Key sec-tions are devoted to the presentation of clinical symptoms and the identification of major etiologic agents A cadre of leading clinicians provide a detailed assessment of the risk factors for various infections critical strategies in preventing and managing infections and study of the interactions between the pathogen and hosts immune function and inflam-matory response With its in-depth knowledge and concise treatment of the distinct facets of infections in cancer patients this volume is an indispensible tool for all infectious disease specialists and clinical oncologists

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaInfections in Patients with Cancer ndash An Overview- Infections in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation- Infections in Patients with Hematologic Malignancy- Infections in Patients with Solid-Organ Cancer- Infections in Patients Treated with Monoclonal Antineoplastic Therapy- Infections in Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedure- Infections in Critically Ill Cancer Patients- Management of Neutropenic Patients with Fever- Controversies in Empiric Therapy for Febrile Neutrope-nia- Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections- Treatment Strategies for Infected Indwelling Intravascular Devices- Pneumonia and Other Lung Infections- Noninfectious Lung Infiltrates Difficult to Distinguish from Pneumonia- Orointestinal Mucosal Barrier Injury and Risk of Infection- Intestinal Tract Bacterial Colonization and Hostrsquos Innate Immunity- Neutropenic Enterocolitis and Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea- Management of Hepatitis B and C Virus Reactivation in Cancer Patients- Infections in Patients with Genitourinary Tract Cancer- Central Nervous System Infections in Patients with Cancer- Endocarditis in Cancer Patients ndash Endovascular Infections and Noninfectious Paraneoplastic Diseases- Skin Infections and Disorders Confused with Infections in Cancer Patients- Overview of Fungal Infections- Diag-nosis of Invasive Fungal Disease in Cancer Patients- Invasive Candidiasis and Candidemia in Cancer Patients- Management of Aspergillosis Zygomycosis and Other Clinically Relevant Mold Infections in Patient with Cancer- Endemic Mycosis and Cryptococcal Disease- Contro-versies in Management of Invasive Fungal Disease in Cancer Patients- Fungal Drug Resis-tance and Pharmacologic Consideration of Dosing New Antifungal Agents- Immunotherapy for Difficult-to-Treat Invasive Fungal Disease in Patients with Hematologic Malignancy and Stem Cell Transplantation- Cytomegalovirus in Patients with Cancer- Epstein-Barr virus Vari-cella Zoster virus and Human Herpes virus 6 amp 8 Infections in Cancer Patients- Respiratory Viruses- BK JC and Parvovirus Infections in Patients with Hematologic Malignancy- Antiviral Drug Resistance and Implications for Prophylaxis for High Risk Cancer Population



2011 Approx 325 p 412 illus in color HardcoverISBN 978-3-211-99137-47 approx euro 15995 | pound144007 approx euro (D) 17115 | euro (A) 17594 | sFr 22950


Fields of InterestSurgery Plastic Surgery Thoracic Surgery



Congenital Thoracic Wall DeformitiesDiagnosis Therapy and Current Developments

A H Schwabegger Medizinische Universitaumlt Innsbruck Austria (Ed)

Features7 Offers a compact survey of diagnosis treatment and future options of

congenital thoracic anomalies7 Combines experience of international experts7 Written with a multidisciplinary approach

These congenital deformities funnel or keel chest deformities as well as Poland syndromes affect a small group of patients who suffer from aesthetic rather than functional impairment The wide variety of diagnoses and recommended therapies mostly surgical procedures can be very confusing for patients their parents physicians and surgeons In recent years several techniques have been refined and developed to deal with these complex problems and sur-geons with different specialties have been operating on these deformities mostly as lonely experts in their respective fields This book should not be seen as an operation atlas but more as a compact survey of a small group of medical conditions and the need for flexible options for an individual therapeutic approach based on the combined experience of different international specialists Thus the book is designed for obstetricians pediatricians physicians and surgical specialists alike



2011 XII 964 p 419 illus 173 in color HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-0183-57 euro 13995 | pound126007 euro (D) 14975 | euro (A) 15394 | sFr 20100


Fields of InterestAnesthesiology Thoracic Surgery Intensive Critical Care Medicine



Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery

P Slinger MD FRCPC University of Toronto Toronto General Hospital Toronto ON Canada (Ed)

Features7 Covers recent advances in anesthesia for thoracic surgery7 New topics include advances in management of one-lung anesthesia

lung isolation lung transplantation pharmacologic therapy of pulmonary hypertension

7 Features sections specifically designed to interest residents clinical case discussions at the end of each clinical chapter and practical tables describe detailed anesthetic management

Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery will serve as an updated compre-hensive review covering not only the recent advances but also topics that havent been covered in previously published texts extracorporeal ventilatory support new advances in chest imaging modalities lung isolation with a difficult airway pulmonary thrombo-endarterectomy and chronic post-thoracotomy pain Additionally the book features clinical case discussions at the end of each clinical chapter as well as tables comprising detailed anesthetic management

From the contentsCh 1 History of Thoracic Anesthesiology Part I Preoperative Evaluation Ch 2 Preanes-thetic Assessment for Thoracic Surgery Ch 3 Thoracic Imaging Part II Thoracic Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology Ch 4 Essential Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System and the Pulmonary Circulation Ch 5 Physiology of the Lateral Decubitus Open Chest and One-Lung Ventilation Ch 6 Clinical Management of One-Lung Ventilation Ch 7 Non-respiratory Functions of the Lungs Ch 8 Pharmacology of the Airways Ch 9 Pharma-cology of the Pulmonary Circulation Ch 10 Perioperative Lung Injury Part III Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures of the Trachea and Airways Ch 11 Bronchoscopic Procedures Ch 12 Intravenous Anesthesia for Thoracic Procedures Ch 13 Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction Part IV Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures of the Mediastinum Ch 14 Anesthesia for Patients with Mediastinal Masses Ch 15 Thymic Surgery and Paraendocrine Syndromes Part V Anesthetic Management for Intra-Thoracic Surgery Ch 16 Lung Isolation Ch 17 Lung Isolation in Patients with Difficult Airways Ch 18 Intraoperative Patient Posi-tioning and Neurological Injuries Ch 19 Intraoperative Monitoring Ch 20 Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for thoracic surgery Ch 21 Intra-operative Ventilation Strategies for Thoracic Surgery Ch 22 Anesthesia for Open Pulmonary ResectionmdashA Sys-tems Approach Ch 23 Anesthesia for Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Part VI Specific Patient Considerations Ch 24 Anesthesia for Patients with End Stage Lung Disease Ch 25 Thoracic Surgery in the Elderly Ch 26 Thoracic Anesthesia for Morbidly Obese Pa-tients and Obese Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Part VII Complex Thoracic Surgical procedures Ch 27 Surgery of the Chest Wall and Diaphragm Ch 28 Extrapleural Pneumo-nectomy Ch 29 Pancoast tumors and Combined Spinal Resections Ch 30 Anesthesia for Esophageal Surgery Ch 31 Anesthetic for Robotic Thoracic Surgery Ch 32 Anesthesia for Combined Cardiac and Thoracic Procedures Part VIII Anesthetic Management of Uncommon Pulmonary Procedures Ch 33 Anesthetic Considerations for Infectious Congenital and Acquired Pulmonary Disorders Ch 34 Massive Hemoptysis Ch 35 Whole Lung Lavage Part IX Anesthesia for Surgical procedures for End-Stage Lung Diseases



2011 XII 213 p 142 illus in color SoftcoverISBN 978-3-642-19084-17 approx euro 4620 | pound42997 approx euro (D) 4943 | euro (A) 5082 | sFr 7700


Fields of InterestPathology Dermatology



Dermal Tumors The Basics

B R Smoller K M Hiatt University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock Arkansas USA

Features7 Illustrated in full-color7 Bulleted text in organized outlines are user-friendly 7 One of five basic dermatopathology volumes by the author created in a

similar and practical format

Dermal Tumors The Basics will serve as an effective and efficient handbook for the student of dermatopathology and as a practical bench reference for the practicing diagnostician who desires rapid access to criteria that are useful in differentiating histologically similar en-tities The reader will be able to focus upon a single histologic observation ie inflammatory conditions without epidermal changes and use this as a starting point from which to build a differential diagnosis based upon pattern recognition As each entity is addressed there will be a concise discussion of the basic clinical findings and epidemiologic associations This will be followed by a histologic description highlighting areas that serve to discriminate between the entity under discussion and similar ones Any immunologic studies that might augment the diagnostic sensitivity or specificity will be discussedThe chapters are themati-cally based and consist of essential bullet points arranged in organized outlines allowing for easy access and direct comparison between entities The salient histologic features are depicted with abundant high quality full-color photomicrographs placed immediately adjacent to the appropriate histologic bullet points This volume will serve as an effective and efficient handbook for the student of dermatopathology and as a practical bench refer-ence for the practicing diagnostician who desires rapid access to criteria that are useful in differentiating histologically similar entities The elaborate pictorial documentation will also enable the book to serve as an atlas of the commonest dermatologic disorders

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaCutaneous lymphomas- Vascular Tumors- Histiocytic Proliferations- Fibrohistiocytic Proliferations- Tumors of Fat- Metastasis- Further Readings



2011 XXIII 1032 p HardcoverISBN 978-90-481-9074-47 euro 19995 | pound180007 euro (D) 21395 | euro (A) 21994 | sFr 28700


Fields of InterestBiomedicine general Cell Biology Stem Cells

LevelResearch


Regenerative Medicine

G Steinhoff University of Rostock Germany (Ed)

Features7 First comprehensive textbook on regenerative medicine7 Integrated basic research clinical application and technology

knowledge overview 7 World leading research and clinical experts

Regenerative Medicine is a fastly emerging interdisciplinary field of research and clinical therapies on the repair replacement or regeneration of cells tissues or organs in congenital or acquired disease This new field of research and clinical development focussing on stem cell science and regenerative biology is just starting to be the most fascinating and contro-versial medical development at the dawn of the 21st century Viewing the great expectations to restructure and regenerate tissue organs or organisms the current attempts of scientist and physicians are still in an early phase of development This new textbook on ldquoRegen-erative Medicine ndash from protocol to patientrdquo is aiming to explain the scientific knowledge and emerging technology as well as the clinical application in different organ systems and diseases The international leading experts from four continents describe the latest scientific and clinical knowledge of the field of ldquoRegenerative Medicinerdquo The process of translating science of laboratory protocols into therapies is explained in sections on basic science clinical translation regulatory ethical and industrial issues The textbook is aiming to give the student the researcher the health care professional the physician and the patient a complete survey on the current scientific basis therapeutical protocols clinical translation and practised therapies in Regenerative Medicine

From the content1 History of Regenerative Medicine Raymund E Horch Laurentiu M Popescu and Elias Polykandriotis- Part I Biology of tissue regeneration 2 Extracellular Matrix and Tissue Regen-eration Yrjouml T Konttinen et al- 3 Stem Cell Niche Pei Wen Pei Sun and Rongwen Xi- 4 Stem Cells and Asymmetric Cell Division Frank Hirth- 5 Stem Cells in the Developing and Adult Nervous System Fumitaka Osakada and Masayo Takahashi- Part II Stem cell science and technology 6 Characterization and Classifi cation of Stem Cells Andreas Bosio Ute Bissels and Stefan Miltenyi- 7 Human Embryonic Stem Cells Mikael CO Englund Peter Sartipy Johan Hyllner- 8 Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Kazutoshi Takahashi and Shinya Yamanaka- 9 Generation of Germline-Derived Stem Cells from the Adult Human Testis Thomas Skutella and Sabine Conrad- 10 Hematopoietic Stem Cells Jonathan Frampton- 11 Cardiovascular Stem Cells Christoph Brenner Robert David and Wolfgang-Michael Franz- 12 Cardiac Stem Cells Tales Mysteries and Promises in Heart Generation and Regeneration Maurizio Pesce Giulio Pompilio Elisa Gambini Maurizio C Capogrossi- 13 Neural Stem Cells Yoko Arai Wieland B Huttner and Federico Calegari- 14 Liver Stem Cells Tohru Itoh Minoru Tanaka and Atsushi Miyajima- 15 Cancer Stem Cells Murali MS Balla Anjali P Kusumbe Geeta K Vemuganti and Sharmila A Bapat- 16 Mesenchymal Stem Cells An Oversimplifi ed Nomenclature for Extremely Heterogeneous Progenitors Patrick Wuchter Wolfgang Wagner Anthony D Ho- 17 Musculoskeletal Stem Cells Gerben M van Buul and Gerjo JVM van Osch- Part III Tissue Engineering Biomaterials and Nanotechnology 18 Vector Technology and Cell Targeting Peptide-Tagged Adenoviral Vectors as a Powerful Tool for Cell Specifi c Targeting BM Puumltzer and A Schmidt- 19 Regenerative Chimerism Bioengineered Through Stem Cell Reprogramming Timothy J Nelson Almudena Martinez-Fernandez and Satsuki Yamada





Fields of InterestUrologyAndrology Minimally Invasive Surgery Surgical Oncology



Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Surgery in UrologyAtlas of Standard Procedures

J Stolzenburg University of Leipzig Leipzig Germany I A Tuumlrk Caritas St Elizabeths Medical Center Boston MA USA E N Liatsikos University of Patras Patras Greece (Eds)

Features7 Offers a detailed step-by-step guide to all the standard laparoscopic

and robot-assisted procedures used in urology7 Includes numerous supporting endoscopic images and diagrams7 Provides the type of structured training scheme required to enable

the modern urologist to adapt to and make optimal use of these techniques

Operative urology has evolved in recent years to include laparoscopic and robot-assisted sur-gical procedures which have resulted in significant improvements in quality of life-related outcome Nevertheless training methods in urologic laparoscopy and robot-assisted surgery vary considerably and a structured training scheme is required to enable the modern urolo-gist to adapt to and make optimal use of these techniques Accordingly the main goal of this surgical atlas is to guide the urologist carefully through all the standard laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures Each procedure is presented in detail with numerous support-ing endoscopic images and diagrams The reader is thereby acquainted with the different surgical steps and will acquire the knowledge necessary for reliable reproduction of the techniques in clinical practice

From the contents Introduction- Upper urinary tract- Lymphadenectomies- Urinary bladder and prostate Female pelvic surgery- Paediatric urology- Miscellaneous



2011 400 p 400 illus 200 in color (Medical Radiology Diagnostic Imaging) HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-89231-17 euro 23900 | pound215507 euro (D) 25573 | euro (A) 26290 | sFr 34300


Fields of InterestImaging Radiology Diagnostic Radiology Gastroenterology



CT of the Acute Abdomen

P Taourel Hocircpital Lapeyronie Montpellier France (Ed)

Features7 Provides an in-depth and comprehensive account of the use of CT in

patients with acute abdomen7 Features a particular focus on recent significant developments in CT

relevant to imaging of the acute abdomen such as multislice CT and multiplanar reconstructions

7 Takes full account of new trends in diagnosis and management and examines the role of CT in this context

7 Clearly documents pitfalls and differential diagnoses

CT of the Acute Abdomen provides a comprehensive account of the use of CT in patients with acute abdomen Recent important developments in CT including multislice CT and multiplanar reconstructions receive particular attention CT features are clearly illustrated and pitfalls and differential diagnoses are discussed The first section of the book presents epidemiological and clinical data in acute abdomen The second and third sections docu-ment the key CT findings and their significance and discuss the technological background The fourth and fifth sections which form the main body of the book examine in detail the various clinical applications of CT in nontraumatic and traumatic acute abdomen This book will serve as an ideal guide to the performance and interpretation of CT in the setting of the acute abdomen it will be of value to all general and gastrointestinal radiologists as well as emergency room physicians and gastrointestinal surgeons

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaEpidemiological Data and Clinical Findings Non-Traumatic Acute Abdomen- Traumatic acute abdomen- Key CT Findings Features and Significance CT Find-ings- CT Techniques Non-Traumatic Acute Abdomen- Traumatic Acute Abdomen-CT Diag-nosis in Non-Traumatic Abdomen Acute Liver Disease- Acute Biliary Disease- Acute Splenic Disease- Pancreatitis- Appendicitis- Diverticulitis- Colitis- Gastritis and Enteritis- Ischemia (Acute Mesenteric Ischemia and Ischemia Colitis)- Bowel Obstruction- Bowel Perforation- GI Bleeding- Intra and Retroperitoneal Bleeding- Renal and Adrenal Emergencies- Gynecologi-cal Emergencies- Acute Disease of the Intra-Abdominal Fat (Panniculitis Appendagitis GE Torsion)- Acute Disease of the Muscles and of the Abdominal Wall- Complications of Surgery (Abdominal Urologic and Gynecologic Emergencies)- CT Diagnosis in Traumatic Abdomen Blunt Trauma- Open Trauma- Subject Index



2nd ed 2011 Approx 200 p 190 illus in color With DVD HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-93831-67 euro 9995 | pound90007 euro (D) 10695 | euro (A) 10995 | sFr 14350


Fields of InterestOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Plastic Surgery Otorhinolaryngology



2nd EditionRaising of Microvascular FlapsA Systematic Approach

K Wolff F Houmllzle Clinic and Policlinic for Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery Munich Germany

Features7 Systematic approach to the techniques of microsurgical tissue transfer7 Brilliant photographs and artwork clearly showing all the surgical steps

and the underlying anatomy 7 Covers all commonly used soft-tissue and bone flaps including a new

series of perforator flaps7 Step-by-step instructions given in videos on a DVD7 Raising of Microvascular Flaps provides all those dealing with micro-

surgical tissue transfer ie plastic surgeons ENT surgeons trauma surgeons and oral and maxillofacial surgeons with all they need to know in their daily practice

7 A microvascular transplant or flap involves transplanting nonessential donor tissue from one part of the body to another to restore form or function

7 The systematic approach of this operative manual is based on pho-tographs of perfect quality showing cadaver preparations alongside explanatory color drawings

7 A clear didactic structure and perfect artwork supply the surgeon with invaluable guidelines for his daily work

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2011 X 614 p 454 illus 192 in color SoftcoverISBN 978-1-84996-150-97 euro 6995 | pound60007 euro (D) 7485 | euro (A) 7695 | sFr 10050


Fields of InterestCardiology Emergency Medicine Intensive Critical Care Medicine



Case Based EchocardiographyFundamentals And Clinical Practice

T Abraham Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA (Ed)

Features7 Examines the explosion in new echocardiography technologies from

a practical view-point 7 Covers the day-to-day aspects of echocardiography practice7 Includes details of vascular imaging that reflect the current trend

towards a more integrated cardiovascular approach

The book will provide a case-based introductionprimer to the practice of echocardiogra-phy with liberal use of images and actual patient histories The reader will be able to gain extensive practical knowledge of the practice of echocardiography with the use of these case reports These will concentrate on the skills necessary to increase specialist knowledge of echocardiography practice

From the contents 1 History of PhotodynaPhysics amp Artifacts Physical basis ultrasound cardiac imaging Artifacts mistaken for cardiac pathology- LV mass volumes Qualitative amp quantitative determination of LV wall thickness mass Qualitative amp quantitative determination of LV volumes- LV function Ejection fraction assessment- M-mode Common pathologies for M mode use- Wall motion amp stress Assess regional wall motion Normal hypokinetic amp akinetic wall motion Wall motion analysis Stress echocardiography protocols exercise dobutamine dipyridamole Problem solving- RV function assessment Visual assessment of RV size function Tissue Doppler in RV assessment- Valvular heart disease Assessing valves Mitral stenosis regurgitation Aortic stenosis regurgitation Pulmonary stenosis regur-gitation Tricuspid stenosis regurgitation Multivalvular involvement rheumatic disease carcinoid diet drugs Prosthetic valve assessment Infective endocarditis- Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) Protocol for TEE Standard TEE views TEE Limitations Emergency applications of TEEdissection etc Methemoglobinemia amp treatment- Echo contrast Contrast agents Indications in clinical practice Protocol for contrast use Problems amp resolution- Car-diomyopathies Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Infiltrative cardiomyopathy Dilated car-diomyopathy- Tissue Doppler amp clinical uses Fundamentals Tissue Doppler Applications How to do Tissue Doppler Assessment of dyssynchrony Strain imaging- Diastolic function assessment- Mitral inflow Pulmonary vein flow Tissue Doppler Flow propogation velocity Grades of diastolic dysfunction- The pericardium Pericardial effusion Pericarditis Tampon-ade physiology Constriction V restriction physiology Echo-guided pericardiocentesis- Car-diac masses- 3-D echocardiography Principles 3D images Clinical situations 3DE- Adult congenital problems VSD ASD Others- Vascular imaging Carotid intima media thickness Brachial reactivity Augmentation index


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