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John F Eidt, MD, Editor-in-Chief

Vice-chair of Surgery
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Of note: Director, American Board of Surgery; Chairman, Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery; Past President, Southern Association for Vascular Surgery; Editorial Board, Vascular Specialist; Co-editor of VESAP 2 and 3.

Special interests: Vascular and endovascular surgery; natural history, epidemiology, and control of premature peripheral atherosclerosis; outcomes in vascular surgery; research in graduate medical education.

Financial Disclosure: The editor has no commercial relationship with manufacturers of products or providers of services discussed in this publication.

R James Valentine, MD, FACS, Editor-in-Chief

Professor of Surgery
Director, Vascular Fellowship Program
Division of Vascular Surgery
University of Minnesota

Surgery section: Vascular System

Of note: Director, American Board of Surgery; Director, Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery; Past President, Association of Program Directors in Surgery; Editorial Board Member, American Surgeon, Vascular, and Journal of Surgical Education; recipient of ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award in 2009; Founding Editor, Scientific American Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Special interests: Vascular and endovascular surgery; natural history, epidemiology, and control of premature peripheral atherosclerosis; outcomes in vascular surgery; research in graduate medical education.

Financial Disclosure: The editor has no commercial relationship with manufacturers of products or providers of services discussed in this publication.

Erica L Mitchell, MD, MEd SE, FACS, Weekly Curriculum Editor

Professor of Surgery
Program Director for Vascular Surgery
Vice-Chair of Quality, Department of Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon

Of note: Society for Vascular Surgery, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons (ACS), ACS-Accredited Education Institute, Association for Surgical Education, and Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery committee member. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Vascular Surgery Milestones committee member and American Board of Surgery-Vascular Surgery Board member. Associate Editor, BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning.

Special interests: Vascular and endovascular surgery; surgical education and surgical skills training; simulation and competency assessment; quality initiatives and performance improvement; interprofessional education.

Financial Disclosure: The editor has no commercial relationship with manufacturers of products or providers of services discussed in this publication.

Contents

Basic Considerations

Basic Considerations

Inflammation, Coagulation, and Fibrinolysis in Venous Thrombosis Atherosclerosis Preoperative Evaluation of the Vascular Patient Fundamentals of Endovascular Surgery Current Modalities for Imaging the Vascular System Three-Dimensional Imaging in Vascular Surgery Radiation Safety in Vascular Surgery Medical Management of Atherosclerotic Risk Factors in Vascular Surgery Patients Hemodynamics for the Vascular Surgeon Variant Vascular Anatomy Physiology of the Arterial Wall Genetic Vascular Disorders Sclerotherapy
Vascular Territories

Vascular Territories

Surgical Principles for the Management of Peripheral Graft Infections Cerebrovascular Disorders

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Asymptomatic Carotid Bruit/Carotid Artery Stenosis Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack Surgical Treatment of Carotid Artery Disease Carotid Artery Stenting Carotid Body Tumors Carotid Dissection Carotid Artery Aneurysms Vertebral Artery Disease
The Chest

The Chest

Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Open and Endovascular Repair Aortic Dissection Great Vessel Disease Trauma to the Thoracic Aorta Penetrating Aortic Ulcer and Intramural Hematoma Injuries to the Chest Part 1 Injuries to the Chest Part 2: Mediastinal Injuries
The Upper Extremity

The Upper Extremity

Upper Extremity Revascularization Procedures Upper Extremity Aneurysms Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Vascular Conditions of the Hand
Abdominal Aorta and Iliac Arteries

Abdominal Aorta and Iliac Arteries

Repair of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Nonoperative Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Management of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Aortoiliac Reconstruction Iliac Artery Aneurysms Fenestrated and Branched Endografts Injuries to Great Vessels of the Abdomen
Mesenteric and Renal Arteries

Mesenteric and Renal Arteries

Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Visceral Artery Aneurysms Open Procedures for Mesenteric Ischemia Renovascular Hypertension and Stenosis Open Procedures for Renovascular Disease Endovascular Procedures for Renovascular Disease Endovascular Procedures for Mesenteric Ischemia
The Lower Extremity

The Lower Extremity

Classification Systems for Lower Extremity Occlusive Disease Evaluation of Leg Pain Repair of Femoral and Popliteal Artery Aneurysms Medical Management of Lower Extremity Manifestations of Peripheral Artery Disease Infrainguinal Arterial Procedures Endovascular Procedures For Lower Extremity Vascular Disease Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot Treatment of Diabetic Foot Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Endovascular Procedures For Lower Extremity Vascular Disease: Basics of Endovascular Intervention Endovascular Procedures For Lower Extremity Vascular Disease: Specifics of Endovascular Treatment
Venous Disorders

Venous Disorders

Effort Thrombosis (Paget-Schroetter Syndrome) Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis Venous Thromboembolism Lower Extremity Ulcers Varicose Vein Surgery Injection Sclerotherapy and Ablation
Lymphatic Disorders

Lymphatic Disorders

Primary Lymphedema Secondary Lymphedema
Miscellaneous Vascular Disorders

Miscellaneous Vascular Disorders

Giant Cell and Takayasu Arteritis Fibromuscular Dysplasia Raynaud Phenomenon Surgical Treatment of the Infected Aortic Graft Compartment Syndrome Injuries to the Neck Injuries to the Peripheral Blood Vessels Lower Extremity Amputation for Ischemia Management of Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis Management of Nonthrombotic May-Thurner Syndrome Arteritis Syndromes
Angioaccess

Angioaccess

Strategies of Hemodialysis Access Complications of Arteriovenous Hemodialysis Access
Core Surgical Curriculum for Integrated Residents

Core Surgical Curriculum for Integrated Residents

Scientific Foundations

Scientific Foundations

Basic Concepts of Anesthesia Anesthesia and Analgesia

Anesthesia and Analgesia

Postoperative Pain Management
Fundamentals

Fundamentals

Advance Directives, Do Not Resuscitate Orders, and Power of Attorney for Health Care Clinical Pharmacology Clinical Trial Design and Statistics Preparation of the Operating Room Enhanced Recovery Pathways: Organization of Evidence-Based, Fast-Track Perioperative Care Evidence-Based Medicine Postoperative Management of the Hospitalized Patient
Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdomen

Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdomen

Portal Hypertension Jaundice Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Splenectomy Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas Disorders of the Adrenal Glands Benign Diseases of the Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum Malignant Diseases of the Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum Intestinal Obstruction
High Risk Surgery Patients

High Risk Surgery Patients

Evaluation of Surgical Risk Initial Management of Life-Threatening Trauma Perioperative Antithrombotic Therapy Management and Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Perioperative Management of Patients on Steroids Requiring Surgery Preoperative Evaluation of the Elderly Surgical Patient Pharmacologic Considerations in the Elderly Surgical Patient The Morbidly Obese Surgical Patient The Diabetic Surgical Patient The Immunocompromised Surgical Patient Substance Use Disorders in the Surgical Patient
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery: Equipment and Troubleshooting Nutritional Support Principles and Techniques of Abdominal Access and Physiology of Pneumoperitoneum
Sepsis and Infections

Sepsis and Infections

Prevention and Diagnosis of Infection Prevention of Postoperative Infection Sepsis Infection Control in Surgical Practice Hospital Infections Principles of Empirical and Therapeutic Antimicrobial Therapy Soft Tissue Infection Postoperative and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Intra-abdominal Infection
Surgical Critical Care

Surgical Critical Care

Acute Respiratory Failure Cardiac Resuscitation Approach to the Patient with Shock Anaphylaxis Coma, Cognitive Impairment, and Seizures Metabolic Encephalopathy - Part I Acute Kidney Injury Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Stress Response and Endocrine Deregulation during Critical Illness Glycemic Control in the Intensive Care Unit Cardiac Arrhythmias, Acute Coronary Syndromes, and Heart Failure in the Surgical Patient Brain Failure and Brain Death Chronic Hepatic Failure Metabolic Encephalopathy - Part II Ischemic Cardiac Event
Surgical Physiology

Surgical Physiology

Acid-Base Disorders Electrolytes Nature and Clinical Impact of Physiologic Changes Associated with Aging Bleeding and Transfusion Neurologic Consequences of Electrolyte Disorders Coagulation Disorders Transfusion Therapy Disorders of Water and Sodium Balance: Hyponatremia Disorders of Water and Sodium Balance: Hypernatremia
The Thorax

The Thorax

Dysphagia Pleural Effusion
Transplantation Biology

Transplantation Biology

Clinical Immunology and Innate Immunity Transplant Immunology: Basic Immunology and Clinical Practice
Wound Healing

Wound Healing

The Skin and the Physiology of Normal Wound Healing Management of Acute Wounds Management of Chronic Wounds Postoperative and Adjunctive Wound Care Plastic Surgery Considerations for the General Surgeon Principles of Wound Management and Soft Tissue Repair I Principles of Wound Management and Soft Tissue Repair II
Competency-Based Surgical Care

Competency-Based Surgical Care

Surgical Palliative Care Health Economics: National Health Expenditures Health Economics: Select Concepts of the Health Production Function, Risk, and Insurance Understanding Patient Safety in Surgical Care Improving Patient Safety in Surgical Care Coronaviruses: HCoV, SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and COVID-19 Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Nontechnical Skills in Surgery
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Evidence-Based Surgery Performance Measurement in Surgery Strategies for Improving Surgical Quality
Professionalism

Professionalism

Ethical Issues in Surgery Professionalism in Surgery Surgical Practice Management
Systems-Based Practice

Systems-Based Practice

Value-Driven Nonemergent Surgical Care Minimizing Vulnerability to Malpractice Claims Patient Safety in Surgical Care Preoperative Testing and Planning for Safer Surgery Process Improvement in Surgery
Vascular Trauma Diseases/Conditions

Vascular Trauma Diseases/Conditions

Cerebral Metabolism and Blood Flow Following Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
General Surgical Diseases/Conditions - Liver

General Surgical Diseases/Conditions - Liver

Acute Hepatic Failure

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