Vascular diseases affecting infants, children, and young adults represent a significant unmet need in the medical literature. Due to the rarity and heterogeneity of these conditions, existing resources are often fragmented, lacking a comprehensive and integrated perspective that encompasses anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and both medical and surgical management.
Although clinical experience—frequently based on small case series—has grown for certain conditions, such as vascular malformations, knowledge remains limited for many others. Furthermore, there is a notable lack of dedicated guidelines from scientific societies specifically addressing pediatric vascular diseases.
Against this backdrop, this book is positioned to become a definitive reference in the field. It offers a comprehensive and authoritative resource for a wide range of clinicians, from trainees to experienced specialists, supporting informed decision-making in the management of these rare, complex, and often severe conditions.

 Sandro Lepidi is Director of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at the University Hospital of Trieste, Italy, and Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at the same university. He completed his training in General and Vascular Surgery at Sapienza University of Rome and further broadened his experience through a European exchange program at the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany. He also undertook a Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle. Professor Lepidi serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals and is an active member of leading scientific societies in the field.