Textbook Revolution: A Manual of Thoracic Surgery, 2e

A Manual of Thoracic Surgery, 2e

Dr. Arndt von Hippel

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Dr. von Hippel is the author of seven books, and he has graciously agreed to let Textbook Revolution host the five that remain relevant. In this book, he demystifies thoracic surgery for the medical students, nurses, and doctors who need advice. Using clear language and adding plenty of anecdotes from his own experience as a thoracic surgeon, this book should be a welcome relief from the average academic tome.

Dr. von Hippel published the second edition of this book in 1986. In order to get this book to you in an acceptable format, he cut the spine off of one of his own copies and laboriously hand-scanned the book to several huge PDF files. He sent the files to us and we extracted the text then recompiled it. The result is what you see here, offered as PDF, .odt and .doc files for you to enjoy.

Dr. von Hippel has donated this book to the public domain. This means you can do whatever you please with it. If you decide to dress it up and make it more readable, please share a copy of your updated version with us. A paperbound version of this book is available from Amazon.com.

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From the text:

This basic practical manual is about the evaluation and treatment of patients with surgical problems of the chest. The text develops a detailed understanding of closed chest drainage in order to illustrate overlooked aspects of thoracic physiology and surgery. An easy narrative style and logical presentation of material make this book exceptionally coherent and effective. The approaches and techniques outlined herein will improve patient care and expedite recovery on any thoracic surgical service.

INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION

The total of all information accumulated through recorded history now supposedly doubles within several years. Small wonder that exciting advances are the norm in our recently identified specialty. While recognizing the obvious difference between information and wisdom, there still seems ample justification for a completely rewritten and significantly expanded Manual of Thoracic Surgery. Those familiar with my earlier efforts (Chest Tubes and Chest Bottles, 1970, and A Manual of Thoracic Surgery, 1978; both published by Charles C. Thomas, Springfield, Illinois) will find that recent advances and refinements fit comfortably onto previously developed concepts and techniques. Once again, this is a thoracic surgeon’s report of what he has found safe, true, practical and rewarding. Therapeutic possibilities that I have not explored (for lack of time, interest, skill or opportunity) are clearly differentiated from concepts confirmed to my own satisfaction.

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Available for purchase? yes, available at Amazon.com