New Rush Library Acquisitions

Lung transplantation (LTx) is a life-saving treatment for people with severe end-stage lung disease. This concise, well-illustrated practical handbook provides a comprehensive overview of pre-, peri-, and post-transplant care addressing the complexity of lung transplantation, general follow-up, and common post-transplant complications. Simple, to-the-point short topics will answer potential questions by LTx trainees, fellows, and consultants; educating healthcare professionals involved in the care of LTx patients explaining the post-transplant journey along with examples of real-life cases.

Handbook of Spine Surgery, Third Edition edited by renowned spine surgeons Ali A. Baaj, Praveen V. Mummaneni, Juan S. Uribe, Alexander R. Vaccaro, and Mark S. Greenberg reflects new techniques introduced into the practice since publication of the last edition, along with four-color images and videos. The book is organized into four parts and 66 chapters, starting with basic spinal anatomy. Part II covers the physical exam, electrodiagnostic testing, imaging, safety issues, intraoperative monitoring, bedside procedures, and the use of orthotics, pharmacology, and biologics. Part III discusses a full range of spinal pathologies and the final section concludes with 34 succinct procedural chapters.

As transgender and gender non-binary individuals are a growing demographic, the number of patients seeking gender confirmation surgery is increasing. Atlas of Operative Techniques in Gender Affirmation Surgery is a highly illustrated and practical guide to the different types of gender affirmation surgery. Top and bottom surgeries are illustrated include facial feminization, mastectomy, techniques in phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, different approaches to vaginoplasty, management of complications of gender affirming surgery, and more.