Book excerpt: Vascular surgery is a specialty of surgery in which diseases of arteries and veins are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures and surgical reconstruction. This book is a concise guide to vascular surgery. Written in simple, easy to understand language, it addresses routine vascular problems encountered in daily practice. Bringing clinicians up to date with the most recent techniques, this easy reference emphasises the latest investigative modalities including duplex ultrasound imaging, CT angiography with 3D reconstruction, MR angiography and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS). Enhanced by more than 100 full colour images and illustrations, this useful text includes three DVDs demonstrating common vascular surgery procedures. Key points Concise, easy to understand guide to vascular surgery Emphasis on investigative modalities Features more than 100 full colour images and illustrations Includes three DVDs demonstrating common procedures