Surgery of the Esophagus Textbook and Atlas of Surgical Practice
This atlas provides a thorough overview on current surgical strategies in the treatment of esophageal diseases. The first part of this atlas is focused on basic diagnostic tools, indications and preoperative work up. The second part exhibits profound inst
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Editors
J. R. Izbicki D. C. Broering E. F. Yekebas A. Kutup
A. F. Chernousov Y. I. Gallinger P. M. Bogopolski N. Soehendra
Surgery of the Esophagus Textbook and Atlas of Surgical Practice With 394 Drawings in 564 Separate Illustrations
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Drawings Franziska von Aspern Peter von Aspern Alfons Eugen Drews Katharina Schumacher S. Stämpfli M. Lück
ISBN 978-3-7985-1309-9 Steinkopff Verlag Bibliographic information published by Die Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Die Deutsche Bibliothek lists this publication in the Deutsche Nationalbibliografie; detailed bibliographic data is available in the Internet at http://dnb.d-nb.de. This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Steinkopff Verlag. Violations are liable for prosecution under the German Copyright Law. Steinkopff Verlag a member of Springer Science+Business Media www.steinkopff.com © Steinkopff Verlag 2009 Printed in Germany The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Product liability: The publishers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information about the application of operative techniques and medications contained in this book. In every individual case the user must check such information by consulting the relevant literature. Medical Editors: Dr. med. Gertrud Volkert, Petra Elster Production Editor: Klemens Schwind Cover design: Erich Kirchner, Heidelberg Typesetting: K+V Fotosatz GmbH, Beerfelden Printing and binding: Stürtz GmbH, Würzburg SPIN 10783278
105/7231-5 4 3 2 1 0 – Printed on acid-free paper
Dedicated to Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c.
Hans-Wilhelm Schreiber (1924–2004) pioneer in upper gastrointestinal surgery
Preface
While a surgeon many decades ago treated diseases from head to toe, this concept has evolved, and today some degree of specialization is the rule worldwide. In many countries various boards for sub-specializations are designed, and after a broad training in general surgery, many young surgeons move on further into a specific field. Knowledge of anatomy and precise surgical technique remain the foundation of high quality surgery. A knowledgeable surgeon, equipped with excellent theoretical and clinical skills, will only be accomplished when he or she masters the operative techniques of the practice of surgery. The legacy of an academic surgeon or a surgical teacher relies in great part on the transmission of his or her surgical abilities. Significant influence
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