Vascular Access: Principles and Practice Fifth Edition

Vascular Access: Principles and Practice

This practical and comprehensive guide delivers detailed “how-to” information on every aspect of vascular system access for hemodialysis, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, and resuscitation. Designed for hands-on clinical application, it provides step-by-step coverage of preoperative evaluation, surgical and noninvasive techniques, postoperative care, and complication management.

Key Features:

• Expanded Non-Interventional Focus: Enhanced coverage of non-surgical and minimally invasive approaches to vascular access.
• New and Updated Chapters:
  • Management of thrombophilia in hemodialysis patients
  • Immune modulation strategies to prevent myointimal hyperplasia
  • Advances in synthetic grafts for access creation
  • Venous outflow stenting for salvage and revision procedures
  • Use of ultrasound guidance in vascular access planning and interventions
• Comprehensive Clinical Guidance: Covers every stage—from patient selection and preoperative assessment to long-term access maintenance.
• Expert, Multidisciplinary Insight: Authored by leaders in vascular surgery, nephrology, and interventional radiology for a balanced, evidence-based perspective.