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Ann Thorac Surg 1995;60:170
© 1995 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Review of Recent Books

Case Reports I, Clinical Studies in Extracorporeal Circulation

Edited by Trudy B. Stafford, John M. Toomasian, and Mark Kurusz Houston, PREF Press, 1994 250 pp, not illustrated, $50.00

Edward Y. Sako, MD, PhD

See also page 165.

This book represents a compilation of case reports presented at meetings of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology and the newly formed Perfusion Research and Education Foundation in 1992 and 1993, respectively. Each chapter represents a separate case report, including a presentation as was given at the meeting, followed by a verbatim transcript of the discussion that followed. The chapters themselves are organized into sections entitled Patient Pathophysiology, Hematogic Aspects, Mechanical Problems, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Ventricular Assist, Nonroutine Applications, Cardiopulmonary Support, and Legal Considerations.

As for the format, the case reports vary widely in terms of organization and presentation. In some instances they are difficult to follow. There are no illustrations provided, although in many cases this would be extremely helpful in terms of understanding the actual apparatus set up. Although the book does give some indication of the increasing breadth and application of extracorporeal circulation technology, the content and focus clearly are aimed at perfusionists. There is minimal background and detail regarding the actual surgical procedures. The result is to limit the interest and usefulness the book may have for the practicing cardiothoracic surgeon. Certainly, an extremely good understanding of extracorporeal circulation technology is necessary, but this probably is better served by the more standard reference texts.

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