Peripheral Endovascular Interventions

by Thomas J. Fogarty (Editor), Rodney A. White (Editor)

The state-of-the-art in endovascular surgical technology and applications. The editors, renowned endovascular pioneers, have brought together an internationally renowned group of contributors to discuss the components of an endovascular practice, facilities and equipment for endovascular intervention, endovascular instrumentation and devices, and specialised endovascular techniques. New to this edition are chapters detailing recent advances in brachiocephalic, renal and cerebral vascular angioplasty, endovascular prostheses, and a section dealing with the treatment of complications. Approximately 500 illustrations, including 50 in colour, round out the 40 chapters of text. In short, a must-have, cutting edge compendium for all vascular surgeons and trainees as well as for practising general surgeons.

640 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 1996

About the author

From en.wikipedia.org:
"Dr. Thomas J. "Tom" Fogarty is an American surgeon and medical device inventor. He is best known for the invention of the embolectomy catheter (or balloon catheter), which revolutionised the treatment of blood clots (embolus)."