Atlas of surgical techniques. S. G. Economou and T. S. Economou. 310 × 235 mm. Pp. 683. Illustrated. 1996. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: W. B. Saunders. £129

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• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1996
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 141 KB
• Volume: 83
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0007-1323
• DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800831261

✦ Synopsis

completely, but leave a highly abnormal aorta which may become the site of future problems. Thus, the operation is an incident in the overall care of the patient, for whom continuing expert surveillance is essential.

Borst's book is without equal in its completeness and clarity and is a fitting reminder of the immense contribution which he and his colleagues in Hanover have made in this field. It is for all those with an interest or involvement in dissection of the aorta; it is absolutely essential for any surgeon operating on patients with this condition.