The Complete Reference for Scimitar Syndrome. Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment

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The Complete Reference for Scimitar Syndrome: Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment gives the complete picture of this rare syndrome that is usually treated with tactics such as imaging. The book goes beyond imaging, providing a pathological and clinical description of this rare syndrome. All aspects beginning with development, clinical presentation, current surgical options (including recent techniques) and indications to treat patients based on current results coming from multicenter study experiences are included. This book is a must-have reference for all cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, physicians, residents and students involved in Scimitar Syndrome cases. Content: Front Matter,Copyright,List of Contributors,ForewordEntitled to full textPart A: Scimitar SyndromeChapter 1 - Introduction and Definition, Pages 3-7, Vladimiro L. Vida Chapter 2 - Historical Notes, Pages 9-15, Gaetano Thiene Chapter 3 - Embryology, Pages 17-43, Monique R.M. Jongbloed, Robert E. Poelmann, Adriana C. Gittenberger-de Groot Chapter 4 - Anatomy and Histology, Pages 45-55, Annalisa Angelini, Carla Frescura, Marny Fedrigo, Gaetano Thiene Chapter 5 - Epidemiology and Physiopathology of Scimitar Syndrome, Pages 57-66, Sylvie Di Filippo Chapter 6 - Diagnosis and Imaging, Pages 67-90, Giovanni Di Salvo, Shi-Joon Yoo Chapter 7 - Natural History and Medical Treatment, Pages 91-103, Biagio Castaldi, Ornella Milanesi Chapter 8 - Cardiac Angiography and Interventional Therapy, Pages 105-113, Gianfranco Butera Chapter 9 - Surgical Treatment and Outcomes, Pages 115-137, Vladimiro L. Vida, Fabio Zucchetta, Giovanni Stellin Chapter 10 - Other Pulmonary Vascular Anomalies: Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Pages 141-176, Patrizia Dall’Igna, Rita Alaggio, Piergiorgio Gamba Index, Pages 177-180