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Edited by James S.T. Yao and William H. Pearce. 532 pp., illustrated. Norwalk, Conn., Appleton and Lange, 1994. $125. ISBN 0-8385-0172-9.

This comprehensive and up-to-date textbook on aortic surgery begins with a remarkable tribute and dedication to E. Stanley Crawford, M.D., one of this era's greatest vascular surgeons. He set the standard for surgery on complex and thoracoabdominal aneurysms at a time when the incidence of this challenging problem was increasing, along with the age of the population. This beautifully written tribute should inspire young vascular surgeons and rekindle memories in those who knew Dr. Crawford.

The book covers all aspects of aneurysms: basic science, epidemiologic features, and practical clinical evaluation and therapy. Its nine sections address the cause, epidemiology, evaluation, . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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