In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Farid Shamji brings considerable expertise to the topic of Lung Cancer. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on Lung Cancer, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Atlas of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editors Anastasiya Quimby and Salam Salman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of zygomatic implants. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on zygomatic implants, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Mechanical cardiovascular assist devices must be properly designed to avoid damage to the blood they contact. The factors that affect the hemocompatibility of a cardiovascular assist device include three major non-physiological components - the material, fluid flow paths, and flow related stresses, - as well as the device interaction with the native vasculature. Furthermore, the interaction of the device with the blood is not static. Foreign surfaces activate blood components including platelets, leukocytes and the coagulation cascade. Thrombus formation on the surface of the device can alter the fluid dynamics in a manner that causes erythrocyte damage ranging from significant hemolysis to sub-lethal trauma that can take many days to weeks to develop into a significant clinical problem. This sub-lethal blood trauma is not easily detectable without special equipment, which is typically unavailable in routine clinical practice. Surveillance for blood damage is often sub-optimal in the clinical setting, but once clinically relevant hemolysis occurs, crucial decisions - device removal, replacement, or additional medical therapies including surgery or plasmapheresis - that take into account the risk/benefit of intervention must be quickly evaluated. The various preclinical designs and testing, surgical considerations, available surveillance techniques, and clinical consequences will be discussed using recent and historical case reports to highlight key points.

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Offering a practical, clinically focused approach to the use of the three-dimensional exoscope in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Exoscope Assisted Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology is an up-to-date, expert guide to the optimal use of this new technology. Written by surgeons with extensive experience in this fast-changing area, this title is an excellent resource for otolaryngologists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons who need a better understanding of the advantages of exoscope technology and its use in various surgical procedures. Synthesizes current evidence-based literature and personal experience regarding the use of exoscopes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Offers a practical approach focused on clinical decision making. Explains exoscopic technology and offers helpful comparisons between the exoscope and microscope in various surgeries. Covers microlaryngeal surgery, laser-assisted endoscopic laryngeal surgery, ear surgery, lateral skull base surgery, exoscope assisted dacryocystorhinostomy, free flap harvesting, and much more. Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Bridget N. Fahy, is devoted to Palliative Care in Surgical Oncology. Dr. Fahy has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Current guidelines for integration of palliative care in oncology; Management of malignant bowel obstruction; Management of peritoneal carcinomatosis & malignant ascites; Artificial nutrition in patients with advanced malignancy; Selecting patients for palliative procedures in oncology; Palliative radiotherapy: Indications and outcomes; Ethical considerations for caring for patients with advanced cancer; Evaluation and management of malignant biliary obstruction; Systemic anti-cancer treatments for advanced cancer patients: What a surgical oncologist needs to know; Role of palliative medicine training in surgical oncology; Navigating difficult conversations: Breaking bad news and exploring goals of care in surgical patients; Strategies for optimizing perioperative pain management for the cancer patient; and more!

This issue of Surgical Clinics focuses on Esophageal Surgery and is edited by Drs. Thomas Fabian and John A. Federico. Articles will include: Epidemiology of premalignant and malignant tumors of the esophagus; Medical and endoluminal treatments of pre-malignant lesions and their outcomes; Staging of esophageal malignancies; Surveillance for, and management of, recurrent esophageal malignancy after endoscopic treatment; Surgical treatment for early cancers as style modality; Chemoradiation therapy as definitive treatment for esophageal cancer; Tri-modality approach for esophageal malignancies; Salvage esophagectomy; Consolidation therapy and adjuvant therapy after surgical resection: Immunotherapy or Targeted Therapy?; Palliation of esophageal cancer; Surveillance following treatment of esophageal cancer; Esophageal anastomotic techniques; Management of postoperative complications after esophageal resection; The biologic characteristics and clinical presentation of esophageal cancer; and more!

This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest edited by Dr. Roberto L. Flores, is devoted to Craniofacial Distraction. Topics in this issue include: Robin Sequence: Neonatal Mandibular Distraction, Craniofacial Microsomia: Early Distraction, Cleft lip and palate: LeFort I Distraction with Halo, Cleft lip and palate: LeFort I Distraction with internal device, Cleft lip and palate: Alveolar Distraction, Treacher Collins: Mandibular distraction, Treacher Collins: Counter Clockwise Craniofacial DO, Craniosynostosis: Posterior Cranial Vault Remodeling, Craniosynostosis: LeFort III Distraction Osteogenesis, Craniosynostosis: LeFort II distraction with Zygoma repositioning, Frontofacial monobloc with internal distraction and its variant with combined external traction in severe faciocraniosynostostic infants, Craniosynostosis: Monobloc Distraction and Facial Bipartition Distraction with External Device, Facial Bipartition with Distraction, and Craniofacial Distraction - Orthodontic Considerations.

This volume of Orthopedic Clinics will focus on Hot Topics in Orthopedic Surgery. Edited by members of a distinguished board from the Campbell Clinic, including Dr. Frederick Azar as editor-in-chief, each issue features several articles from the key subspecialty areas of knee and hip, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, pediatrics, and trauma.

Handbook of Pediatric Surgical Patient Care focuses on the decision-making process in the overall management of the pediatric surgical patient and provides guidelines for diagnosis. The book covers topics ranging from a wide spectrum of neonatal conditions and surgical critical care to other childhood afflictions, pediatric cancer and the injured child. It also focuses on the current management of common childhood conditions including appendicitis, pyloric stenosis and hernias. Algorithms are employed in an effort to streamline surgical care. The purpose of this handbook is to provide a brief, easily accessible, rapid source of contemporary information to students, residents and practitioners caring for infants and children with surgical disorders.

This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Drs. John B. Holds and Guy Massry, is dedicated to Oculoplastic Surgery. This series is one of four selected each year by the series consulting editor, Dr. J. Reagan Thomas. Topics will include-but are not limited to-Brow lift: open approaches, Brow lift: endoscopic approach, Upper blepharoplasty, Blepharoptosis repair: external aponeurotic repair, Blepharoptosis repair: internal approach, Lower blepharoplasty: external approach, Canthoplasty techniques, Lower blepharoplasty: transconjunctival approach, Treatment of lower eyelid festoons, Dermal fillers as an alternative to lower blepharoplasty surgery, Misuse and complications of periocular dermal fillers, Autogenous fat transfer in revision periocular surgery, Surgical treatment of post-blepharoplasty lower eyelid retraction, and the prominent eye: what to watch-out for.

This issue of Surgical Clinics focuses on Emerging Bariatric Surgical Procedures and is edited by Dr. Shanu N. Kothari. Articles will include: Emerging Procedures in Bariatric Metabolic Surgery; Emerging Endoscopic Interventions in Bariatric Surgery; Endoscopic Balloon Therapy; Single Anastomosis Duodenoileostomy (SADI); Established and Emerging Metabolic and Bariatric Procedures: Obesity, Cancer, and Risk Reduction with Bariatric Surgery; Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Hip/Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes; Diabetes Risk Reduction and Metabolic Surgery; Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Following Bariatric Surgery; Addiction Transfer and Other Behavioral Changes Following Bariatric Surgery; Physiologic Mechanisms of Weight Loss Following Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery; Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Still the Gold Standard?; Revisional Bariatric Surgery; Ventral Hernia Management in Obese Patients; Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy; and more!

This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics is devoted to Advanced Intraoral Surgery and is edited by Dr. Orrett Ogle. Articles will include: Removal of the Sublingual Gland; Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty; Transoral Parotidectomy; Oroantral Fistula; Mouth Gags: Advantages and Disadvantages; Intraoral Lip Augmentation; Periodontal Plastic Surgery; Correction of the Gummy Smile; Management of Intraoral Cysts; Bone Grafting for Implant Surgery; Use of Lasers and Piezoelectric in Intraoral Surgery; Buccal Fat Pad Flaps; Bone Grafting of Alveolar Clefts; Lingual Nerve Repair; and more!

This volume of Orthopedic Clinics will focus on Common Complications in Orthopedic Surgery. Edited by members of a distinguished board from the Campbell Clinic, including Dr. Frederick Azar as editor-in-chief, each issue features several articles from the key subspecialty areas of knee and hip, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, pediatrics, and trauma.

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Roshni Dasgupta, is devoted to Pediatric Cancer. Dr. Dasgupta has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Management of Neuroendocrine Cancer and GIST in Pediatric Patients; Management of Thyroid Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Management of Liver Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Management of Renal Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Management of Rhabdomyosarcoma in Pediatric Patients; Management of non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissues Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Management of Melanoma and Skin Cancer in Pediatric Patients; Management of Lung Metastases in Pediatric Patients; Management of Adrenal Tumors in Pediatric Patients; Minimally Invasive Surgery and New Techniques in Pediatric Cancer Patients; Fertility Considerations and the Pediatric Cancer Patient; Management of Neuroblastoma in Pediatric Patients; Management of Germ Cell Tumors in Pediatric Patients; and more!