Principles of Neurological Surgery

by Ellenbogen, Richard G., M.D.; Abdulrauf, Saleem I., M.D.; Sekhar, Laligam N., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781437707014
• ISBN10: 1437707017
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-04-12
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Principles of Neurosurgery, by Drs. Richard G. Ellenbogen and Saleem I. Abdulrauf, provides a broad overview of neurosurgery ideal for anyone considering or training in this specialty. From general principles to specific techniques, it equips you with the perspectives and skills you need to succeed. Comprehensive without being encyclopedic, this new edition familiarizes you with the latest advances in the field-neuroimaging, the medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy, minimally invasive techniques, and new techniques in position and incisions-and shows you how to perform key procedures via an online library of surgical videos at www.expertconsult.com. No other source does such an effective job of preparing you for this challenging field! Get comprehensive coverage of neurosurgery, including pre- and post- operative patient care, neuroradiology, pediatric neurosurgery, neurovascular surgery, trauma surgery, spine surgery, oncology, pituitary adenomas, cranial base neurosurgery, image-guided neurosurgery, treatment of pain, epilepsy surgery, and much more. Gain a clear visual understanding from over 1,200 outstanding illustrations-half in full color-including many superb clinical and operative photographs, surgical line drawings, and at-a-glance tables. Apply best practices in neuroimaging techniques, minimally invasive surgery, epilepsy surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. Master key procedures by watching experts perform them in a video library online at www.expertconsult.com, where you can also access the fully searchable text, an image gallery, and links to PubMed. Keep up with recent advances in neurosurgery with fully revised content covering neuroimaging, the medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy, minimally invasive techniques, new techniques in position and incisions, deep brain stimulation, cerebral revascularization, and treatment strategies for traumatic brain injury in soldiers. Apply the latest guidance from new chapters on Cerebral Revascularization, Principles of Modern Neuroimaging, Principles of Operative Positioning, Pediatric Stroke and Moya-Moya, Anomalies of Craniovertebral Junction, and Degenerative Spine Disease. Tap into truly global perspectives with an international team of contributors led by Drs. Richard G. Ellenbogen and Saleem I. Abdulrauf. Find information quickly and easily thanks to a full-color layout and numerous detailed illustrations. Understand the principles and problems of neurosurgery using this unique multimedia reference that's comprehensive without being encyclopedic.

Table of Contents

General Overview

Landmarks in the History of Neurosurgery

Clinical Evaluation of the Nervous System

Principles of Modern Neuroimaging

Principles of Surgical Positioning

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Spinal Dysraphism and Tethered Spinal Cord

Hydrocephalus in Children and Adults

Developmental Anomalies: Arachnoid Cysts, Dermoids, and Epidermoids

Diagnosis and Surgical Options for Craniosynostosis

The Chiari Malformations and Syringohydromyelia

Posterior Fossa and Brainstem Tumors in Children

Causes of Nontraumatic Hemorrhagic Stroke in Children: Pediatric Moyamoya Syndrome

Vascular Neurosurgery

Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease and Carotid Surgery

Intracranial Aneurysms

Vascular Malformations (Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas)

Cavernous Malformations Management Strategies

Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Endovascular Neurosurgery

Cerebral Revascularization for Giant Aneurysms of the Transitional Segment of the Internal Carotid Artery

Trauma

Intracranial Hypertension

Closed Head Injury

Penetrating Brain Injury

Traumatic Skull and Facial Fractures

Spine

Injuries to the Cervical Spine

Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures

Intradural Extramedullary and Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors.

Treatment of Spinal Metastatic Tumors

Spinal Cord Injury

Syringomyelia

Craniovertebral Junction: A Reappraisal

Degenerative Spine Disease

Pediatric and Adult Scoliosis

Acute Nerve Injuries

Entrapment Neuropathies

Tumors

Low-Grade and High-Grade Gliomas

Metastatic Brain Tumors

Meningiomas

Tumors of the Pineal Region

Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors

Craniopharyngiomas and Suprasellar Tumors

Pituitary Tumors: Diagnosis and Management

Endoscopic Approaches to Ventricular Tumors and Colloid Cysts

Microsurgical Approaches to the Ventricular System

Skull Base Approaches

Endoscopic Approaches to Skull Base Lesions, Ventricular Tumors, and Cysts

Radiosurgery

Application of Current Radiation Delivery Systems and Radiobiology

Radiosurgery of Central Nervous System Tumors

Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Vascular Malformation

Functional/Pain

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Surgical Therapy for Pain

Spasticity: Classification, Diagnosis, and Management

Surgery for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Extratemporal Procedures and Hemispherectomy for Epilepsy

Basic Principles of Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders, Neuropsychiatric Disorders, and New Frontiers

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