Neurosurgery Books

Book SynopsisNeurologists, perhaps more so than any other physicians, take pride in their bedside skills. Good clinical mentorship is mandatory in order to develop such skills; however, due to an ever-increasing need for more efficient working structures, the time and dedication that mentorship requires may not always be available. Neurology at the Bedside was written to fill this gap. Neurology at the Bedside addresses neurology residents looking for a personal clinical mentor. It takes them by the hand and guides them through the whole patient encounter—from an efficient neurological history according to neuroanatomical key features and the bedside examination to differential diagnosis, diagnostic procedures and lastly, the treatment. At each step Neurology at the Bedside points out what is essential and what is not. One of the most innovative areas in medicine, neurology is under rapid development with ever-increasing diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities. This exciting progress called for an update of the text. All chapters are thoroughly revised and reflect the essential state-of-the-art knowledge neurologists need to acquire during their training.Table of ContentsWhat to expect from this book (and what not to).- Clinical history and neuroanatomy: “Where is the lesion?”- Neurological bedside examination: “Can I confirm my anatomical hypothesis?”- Differential diagnosis: “What is the lesion?”- Ancillary investigations.- Treatment of neurological disorders.

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Book SynopsisThis atlas is the first reference covering exclusively all aspects of sciatic pain. It is designed to serve as a brief and easy-to-comprehend review of the knowledge of spinal sciatica, with emphasis on classification, epidemiology, clinical presentations, neuroimaging, and treatment options. Sections on extraspinal sciatica and differential diagnosis of this multifaceted topic are also included. This atlas delivers more information in less space than traditional texts, allowing for a quick review of the essential facts of this clinical entity through plentiful images and tables. Pertinent imaging is combined with intraoperative photographs and hand-drawn illustrations to help readers visualize variable presentations and enhance their management. The comprehensive content of this richly-illustrated book covers different etiologies of sciatic pain seen in spinal, neurosurgical, neurologic, rheumatologic and emergency practices, divided into five thematic sections. After general considerations about sciatica and their differential diagnosis, the second section focuses on lumbosacral discogenic sciatica. The third section includes spinal non-discogenic sciatica. The fourth section focuses on extraspinal intrapelvic sciatica, and the fifth provides a description of the most important etiologies of extraspinal extrapelvic sciatica. Comprehensive and unique, Atlas of Sciatica is an excellent pictorial resource for neurosurgeons, spinal surgeons, neurologists, rheumatologists, and many other clinicians worldwide. It is a “one of a kind” book that stands head and shoulders above any other book on this subject (from the foreword of Professor Edward C. Benzel, MD, Founder of the World Spinal Column Society).Table of ContentsPart I. General Considerations.- Definition and Historical Aspects of Sciatica.- Anatomy and Physiology of Normal Sciatic Nerve.- Epidemiology of Sciatica.- Classifications of Sciatica.- Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Sciatica.- Main Clinical Presentations of Sciatica.- Differential Diagnosis of Spinal Sciatica.- Differential Diagnosis of Extraspinal Sciatica.- Paraclinic Evaluations of Sciatica.- No Surgical Treatment of Sciatica (medications, physical therapy, therapeutic injections, alternative therapies).- Surgical Treatment of Sciatica.- Evolution and Prognosis.- Postoperative Complications.- Part II. Lumbosacral Discogenic Sciatica.- Contained Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Migration of Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Sequestration of Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Central Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Lateral (subarticular) Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Foraminal Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Extraforaminal Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Giant (massive) Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Intradural Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Posterior Epidural Migration of Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Posterior Ring Apophysis Separation.- Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation.- Postoperative Sciatica.- Discal Cysts.- Part III. Lumbosacral Non-Discogenic Sciatica.- Spondylosis (degeneration of the lumbar spine).- Spinal Stenosis.- Spondylolysis.- Spondylolisthesis.- Spondyloarthropathies (spondyloarthritis).- Rheumatoid arthritis.- Scoliosis.- Lumbosacral extraforaminal stenosis.- Bertolotti syndrome.- Epidural Gas.- Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities of the Spinal Cord/Vertebrae.- Dural Ectasia.- Meningeal Diverticulum and Tarlov cysts.- Arachnoid cysts.- Dural and Intradural Tumors (and pseudotumors).- Conus medullaris Tumors/Lesions.- Extradural non-vertebral Tumors (and pseudotumors).- Granulomatous lesions (histiocytosis).- Spinal Epidural Lipomatosis.- Solitary Vertebral Tumors/Lesions.- Multifocal Vertebral Tumors/Lesions.- Epidural Hematoma.- Subdural Hematoma.- Subarachnoid hematoma.- Vascular Lesions.- Synovial Cyst of the Facet Joints.- Ligamentum Flavum Lesions Cysts.- Ligamentum Flavum Calcification/Ossification.- Ligamentum Flavum Hematoma.- Baastrup disease.- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Cysts.- Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Ossifications.- Arachnoiditis Ossificans.- Spinal lumbar adhesive arachnoiditis.- Fibrous Adhesive Entrapment of Lumbosacral Nerve Roots.- Conjoined nerve root.- Cordonal Sciatica.- Vertebral osteomyelitis and Spondylodiscitis.- Spinal epidural abscesses.- Spinal subdural abscesses.- Traumatic Lesions (Lumbosacral injuries).- Pathologic Fractures (Tumoral and osteoporotic).- Lumbosacral Iatrogenic Lesions .- Spinal Hygromas.- Part IV. Extraspinal (non-spinal) Sciatica.- Abdominopelvic and Retroperitoneal Lesions.- Extraspinal Vascular Lesions.- Varicose sciatica.- Lumbosacral Plexuses.- Extraspinal Lesions of the Sciatic Nerve.- Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathies.- Piriformis Syndrome.- Truncal Sciatica.- Peripheral Neuropathies.- Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Infection.- Extraspinal Musculoskeletal Lesions.- Pregnancy.- Diving accident.- Extraspinal Traumatic Lesions.- Extraspinal Iatrogenic Lesions.- Intramuscular Gluteal Injection.- Extraspinal Iatrogenic Sciatica.- Psychiatric Disorders and Psychological overlay.- Idiopathic Sciatica.

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Book SynopsisHIGHLY COMMENDED by the BMA Medical Book Awards for Neurology! Neurosonology and Neuroimaging of Stroke: A Comprehensive Reference Neurosonology is a first-line modality in the diagnosis and management of cerebrovascular disease and especially of stroke. In this new edition of Neurosonology and Neuroimaging of Stroke, this noninvasive, realtime imaging method has been given expanded coverage, particularly for its clinical utility. As in the first edition, the new edition offers both a clear overview of the principles of neurosonology and a casebook exploring critical cerebrovascular problems. Ultrasound anatomy, technical aspects of clinical application, and the advantages and limitations of ultrasound are reviewed and contrasted to conventional, magnetic resonance, and computed tomography angiography. Forty-five selected cases from the authors' extensive collections at Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin and the Center of Neurology in Bad Segeberg, Germany, are then discussed. The patient histories and working diagnoses are followed by detailed assessments of the extra- and intracranial color-coded duplex sonographic findings and additional diagnostic procedures. The relevant clinical aspects are presented in a compact, comprehensible way, and for the majority of the cases videos are available in the Thieme MediaCenter, providing further in-depth understanding of the full potential of the method. Features: Complete extra- and intracranial arterial and venous ultrasound examination New techniques: ultrasound fusion imaging, ultrafast ultrasound, contrast application More than 1,300 high-quality illustrations, including full-color duplex images Fifteen newly selected cases on conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage and dural fistula, as well as rare stroke causes including sickle cell disease and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndro Table of ContentsPart A Principles and Rules 1 Flow and Ultrasound Basics 2 Vascular Anatomy and Structure of Ultrasound Examination 3 Intracranial Hemodynamics and Functional Tests 4 Pathogenesis of Stroke 5 Vascular Pathology 6 Angiographic Techniques in Neuroradiology Part B Case Histories Case 1 Right Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Case 2 Free-floating Thrombus of the Left Internal Carotid Artery Case 3 Left Common Carotid Artery Occlusion Case 4 Left Temporal Arteriovenous Malformation Case 5 Left M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Stenosis Case 6 Left P2 Posterior Cerebral Artery Stenosis Case 7 Cerebral Circulatory Arrest Case 8 Basilar Artery Occlusion in Bilateral Intracranial V4 Vertebral Artery Stenosis Case 9 Moyamoya Disease Case 10 Thrombolysis of M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Case 11 Secondary Occlusion in Left-sided Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Dissection Case 12 Extracranial Bilateral Internal Carotid Artery and Right Vertebral Artery Occlusion, and Left Vertebral Artery Stenosis Case 13 Right Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis in Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (formerly Wegener's Granulomatosis) Case 14 Isolated Left Carotid Siphon Stenosis Case 15 Near-occlusion of the Right and High-grade Stenosis of the Left Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Case 16 Giant Cell Arteritis with Bilateral Intracranial V4 Vertebral Artery Stenosis Case 17 Ascending Left Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in an HIV-positive Patient Case 18 Traumatic Bilateral Internal Carotid Artery Dissection with Right-sided Embolic Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Case 19 Bilateral Extracranial Vertebral Artery Dissection with Distal Occlusion of the Right Vertebral Artery Case 20 Right Internal Carotid Artery Dissection with Fast Recanalization Case 21 Mid-basilar Artery Occlusion Due to Intracranial Dissection Case 22 Right Mid-part M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion with Prominent Early Temporal Branch and Patent Foramen Ovale Case 23 Takayasu's Arteritis with Right-sided Subclavian Steal Case 24 Dissection of the Right Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery and Left M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Case 25 Progressive Right M1 Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Treated with Extracranial–Intracranial Bypass Surgery Case 26 Extracranial Left Vertebral Artery Dissecting Aneurysm following Basilar Artery Stenting Case 27 Diffuse Cerebral Angiomatosis Case 28 Subclavian Steal in Left Subclavian Artery and Right Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Leading to Extracranial–Intracranial Bypass Surgery Case 29 Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Case 30 Multilocular Extra- and Intracranial Stenoses and Occlusions Case 31 Dissection of the Left Internal Carotid Artery C6 Segment Case 32 Right Temporal Hemorrhage in Pial Arteriovenous Malformation Case 33 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage after Rupture of Left Supraophthalmic Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Case 34 Right-sided Occipital Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Case 35 Left Distal Vertebral Artery Occlusion and Right Vertebral Artery Hypoplasia with Retrograde Basilar Artery Flow Case 36 Postpartum Angiopathy (Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome) Case 37 Left Anterior Choroidal Artery Infarction in Left Supraophthalmic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Case 38 Left-sided Amaurosis in Left Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Case 39 Combined Chronic Right-sided Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery and Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Case 40 Left Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion and Ipsilateral Arteriovenous Malformation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case 41 Right Internal Carotid Artery as the Remaining Patent Brain-supplying Artery Case 42 Left Internal Carotid Artery Aplasia as an Incidental Diagnosis in Optic Neuritis in Lupus Erythematosus Case 43 Sickle Cell Disease Case 44 Transient Global Amnesia with Left Hippocampal Diffusion-weighted Lesion and Asymptomatic Right Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction in High-grade Right M1 Stenosis Case 45 Bilateral Proximal Vertebral Artery Stenosis and Bilateral Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm

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Book SynopsisIn rare cases of stroke in children and youths, a likely cause is the idiopathic disease moyamoya, characterized by the slow and progressive stenosis and occlusion of the internal carotid artery and the arteries of the circle of Willis. A result of these stenoses is the formation of collaterals that are typically small and fragile, and liable to rupture. While there is no cure for moyamoya, a variety of surgical procedures can be performed to reestablish and maintain adequate blood supply to the affected brain areas. The procedures described here include various revascularization techniques and recommended bypasses. Key Features: With contributions from the world's most renowned bypass surgeons Perioperative management and considerations An overall practical approach to this painstaking high-end surgery Detailed criteria for analyzing the situation and choosing the appropriate procedure General principles of bypass surgery, direct and indirect revascularization, and combined revascularization techniques Step-by-step descriptions of these procedures Rescue strategies when repeat surgery is necessary Surgical Techniques in Moyamoya Vasculopathy is an indispensable guide for the experienced neurovascular surgeon. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.Table of ContentsPart 1 General Concepts 1 Perioperative Management and Considerations 2 General Principles of Direct Bypass Surgery 3 General Principles of Indirect Bypass Surgery Part 2 Indirect Revascularization 4 Mulitple Burr Holes 5 Encephalo-myo-synangiosis 6 Encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis: Pediatric 7 Encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis: In Adults 8 Bifront Encephalo-duro-periosteal-synangiosis Combined with STA–MCA Bypass Part 3 Direct Revascularization 9 STA–MCA Bypass for Direct Revascularization in Moyamoya Disease 10 Double-Barrel Bypass in Moyamoya Disease 11 Occipital Artery–Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass in Moyamoya Disease 12 STA–ACA/MCA Double Bypasses with Long Grafts 13 Double Anastomosis Using Only One Branch of the Superficial Temporal Artery: Single-Vessel Double Anastomosis Part 4 Combined Revascularization 14 Combined STA–MCA Bypass and Encephalo-myo-synangiosis 15 STA–MCA Bypass and EMS/EDMS 16 Combined Direct (STA–MCA) and Indirect (EDAS) EC–IC Bypass 17 STA–MCA Anastomosis and EDMAPS 18 STA–MCA Bypass and Encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis 19 Individualized Extracranial-Intracranial Revascularization in the Treatment of Late-Stage Moyamoya Disease Part 5 Rescue Strategies for Repeat Surgery 20 Omental–Cranial Transposition 21 ECA–MCA Bypass with Radial Artery Grafts 22 OA–MCA or OA–PCA Bypass 23 PAA–MCA Bypass

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, multidisciplinary perspective on endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery This book presents a complete step-by-step guide to endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery, written by prominent interdisciplinary specialists and reflecting important recent developments in the field. Combining the fundamentals of skull base anatomy and pathology with current diagnostic and interventional imaging techniques, Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base Tumors provides a solid clinical foundation for anyone working in this challenging and evolving specialty. Special features: State-of-the-art contributions from international experts in endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery A 360 degree panoramic assessment of skull base pathologies Description of basic and advanced endoscopic procedures based on the endonasal corridor system Current tumor-specific strategies, including indications and preoperative work-up, endoscopic surgical techniques, sequel and potential complications, postoperative care, outcomes, and pearls and pitfalls Clear and consistent interdisciplinary guidelines for managing the internal carotid artery in skull base surgery, allowing the removal of previously inoperable tumors Surgical outcomes from two of the leading international skull base centers, one in Fulda, Germany (formerly headed by Professor Draf), and one joint program at the University of Brescia and University of Varese, Italy Complete with 500 full-color photographs, anatomic illustrations, flowcharts and tables, Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base Tumors offers a practical management approach and sets a new standard in the field. It is invaluable for all otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and pathologists who routinely make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions with regard to skull base lesions. It is also an esseTable of Contents1 History of Endonasal Tumor Surgery 2 Anatomy of Anterior, Central, and Posterior Skull Base 3 Etiology, Biology, and Pathology of Skull Base Tumors 4 Imaging Assessment and Endovascular Treatment 5 Management of the Internal Carotid Artery in Skull Base Tumor Surgery 6 Multidisciplinary Endoscopic Skull Base Centers: Delivering Integrated Care 7 360° Access to the Skull Base 8 The Sinonasal Corridor 9 Expanded Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches 10 Transpterygoid Approaches 11 Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: Endoneurosurgery 12 Tumor-Specific Strategies 13 Dural Reconstruction 14 Prevention and Management of Complications 15 Surgical Results

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Book SynopsisOften misunderstood and misdiagnosed, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a disease of the elderly that is on the rise as the population ages. Its similarities to Parkinson's disease, dementia and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions make diagnosis challenging, requiring clinicians to be alert to the signs and symptoms that differentiate it. Here is the first comprehensive book on the topic, written by experts who have researched and taught courses on NPH for years. From clinical characteristics and pathophysiology to signs and symptoms, radiographic findings, diagnostic tests and state-of-the-art treatment techniques, it covers everything practitioners need to know about this multi-faceted condition. Special Features: Describes the classic symptom triad of gait disturbance, urinary incontinence and dementia Covers the full sequence of the diagnostic work-up, including imaging studies, non-invasive tests, and invasive procedures such as lumbar infusion and cerebrospinal tap tests Explains the risks and benefits of surgical implantation of a ventricular-peritoneal (VP) shunt to relieve symptoms and restore function, including key criteria for evaluating "shunt responsiveness" Provides the first step-by-step account of operative shunt placement by Dr. Michael Fritsch, who has performed the procedure extensively at leading neurosurgical centers throughout the world Including troubleshooting techniques following shunt surgery, long-term management of patients, prognosis for the condition and future initiatives, this all-inclusive reference makes a major contribution to the field. It is essential for neurosurgeons, neurologists, internists, residents, and other physicians who treat diseases of the elderly in everyday practice.Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Epidemiology of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus 3 History 4 Clinical Characteristics and Differential Diagnosis 5 Pathophysiology 6 Noninvasive Diagnostic Work-up 7 Imaging 8 Invasive Diagnostic Work-up 9 Shunt and Valve Technology 10 Shunt and Valve Settings 11 Surgical Technique 12 Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus 13 Scales and Score 14 Follow-up Management of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus 15 Complications 16 Prognosis 17 Summary and Future Perspectives

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Book SynopsisMinimally invasive spine surgery, in some form or other, has historical roots dating back more than 100 years, and recent advances in technology now make it increasingly effective in treating suitable spine patients. While minimally invasive approaches have shown to reduce muscle damage, blood loss, and post-operative pain, to perform this t ype of surgery correctly, even highly skilled modern-day surgeons must prepare themselves for a demanding learning curve. For this reason, AOSpine proudly presents Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Techniques, Evidence, and Controversies, the most comprehensive book of its kind, which includes more than 500 pages of surgical techniques, illustrations, case images, tips and tricks, and research, providing an invaluable tool for spine surgeons around the world. Each technique is fully examined: The pros and cons of each is objectively reviewed Its spectrum of indications and contraindications is summarized Historical and modern day controversies relating to each technique are discussed Uniquely, chapters in the text are further supported by an evidence-based section summarizing research studies, analysis, and conclusions into each technique, from peer-reviewed journals The text covers more than just a range of interesting medical techniques. By including brief historical introductions on each technique and the surgeons that explored and founded its methods, their early (sometimes self-made) instrumentation, right through to todays current best-practice, this book provides an interesting, informative, and topical instruction on minimally invasive surgery and its increasingly encouraging results for spine-patient care.Table of Contents1 Fundamentals 1.1 The definition of minimally invasive spine surgery and the rationale for its use 1.2 Minimally invasive spine surgery and AOSpine principles 1.3 The four pillars of minimally invasive spine surgery 1.4 Evidence-based medicine and minimally invasive spine surgery 1.5 Different spinal pathologies and patient selection 1.6 Computer-assisted navigation for minimally invasive spine surgery 1.7 Biologics in minimally invasive spine surgery 1.8 Anesthetic considerations and minimally invasive spine surgery 2 Cervical techniques 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Posterior foraminotomy 2.3 Anterior foraminotomy: microsurgical and endoscopic procedures 2.4 Posterior C1/2 transarticular screw fixation 2.5 Anterior C1/2 surgery 3 Thoracic techniques 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Extreme lateral mini-thoracotomy approach for thoracic spinal pathologies 3.3 Anterior thoracoscopic approaches, including fracture treatment 3.4 Posterior approaches for minimally invasive thoracic decompression and stabilization 3.5 Posterior approaches for minimally invasive treatment of spinal fractures 3.6 Vertebroplasty and percutaneous cement reinforcement techniques 4 Lumbar/sacral techniques 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Posterior approaches 4.3 Anterior approaches 5 Critical overview and outlook 5.1 Minimally invasive spine surgery: a critical overview and outlook

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Book Synopsis"… the neurosurgical primer that every resident will own and study" - Robert Spetzler Given that the great majority of brain surgeries are preceded by a craniotomy, mastering the procedure is essential for junior residents. Choosing the appropriate craniotomy and executing it safely is the difference between a straightforward case with good access to the target and a procedure where access to the target is needlessly traumatic and may even be impossible. Professor Raabe's The Craniotomy Atlas provides precise instructions for performing all common neurosurgical cranial exposures, including: convexity approaches, midline approaches, skull base approaches, transsphenoidal approaches and more. Instructions for each craniotomy include positioning, head fixation, aesthetic considerations, and protecting the dura mater. Special Features: More than 600 high-quality operative photographs and brilliant illustrations support the step-by-step descriptions, with all the precision and attention to detail that neurosurgeons have come to expect from the editor Professor Raabe, and the associate editors Professors Meyer, Schaller, Vajkoczy, and Winkler. Full coverage of complications and risk factors Checklist with summaries of the critical steps All residents and trainees in neurosurgery will treasure this essential resource, which will help build confidence when performing these critical neurosurgical procedures. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.Table of Contents1 Basics 1.1 Craniotomies Overview 1.2 Difference between Approach and Craniotomy 1.3 Craniotomies We Have Omitted from This Book and Why 1.4 Positioning 1.5 Rigid Head Fixation 1.6 Esthetic Considerations in Neurosurgical Procedures 1.7 Protection of the Dura Mater 1.8 Sinus Laceration 1.9 Frontal Sinus Breach and Repair 2 Landmarks 2.1 Schematic Cortical Anatomy 2.2 Craniocerebral Topography 2.3 Identifying Cortical Landmarks and Fiber Tracts in MRI 3 Convexity Craniotomies 3.1 Convexity Craniotomy Planning 3.2 Planning of Craniotomies at the Skull Convexity without the Use of Navigation 3.3 Supratentorial Convexity Craniotomy 4 Midline Craniotomies 4.1 Sinus-Crossing Craniotomies—Basic Principles 4.2 Supratentorial Midline Craniotomy 4.3 Infratentorial Midline Craniotomy 5 Skull Base Craniotomies 5.1 Frontal Craniotomies 5.2 Frontotemporal Craniotomies 5.3 Temporal Craniotomies 5.4 Posterior Fossa 6 Skull Base Extensions 6.1 Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy 6.2 Orbitocraniotomy 6.3 Intradural Anterior Clinoidectomy 6.4 Far (Enough) Lateral Approach 7 Transsphenoidal Approach 7.1 Microsurgical Endonasal Approach 7.2 Endoscopic Approach 8 Decompressive Hemicraniectomy 9 Approaches to the Orbita 9.1 Frontolateral Approach to the Orbit 9.2 Lateral Orbitotomy

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Book SynopsisDeveloped and written by top international experts in the field, this lucid new work is a comprehensive yet concise manual for reviewing the basics of peripheral nerve anatomy, pathophysiology, all typical and classic lesions, and the appropriate diagnostics. The chapters culminate in a description of the complex step-by-step surgical repair of these lesions. Succinctly written, the manual covers a range of topics normally only seen in larger works: included are the various plexus systems and associated injuries, facial nerve surgery, compression neuropathies and tumors, gunshot wounds, pain management, and much more. Key Features: Developed and written by members of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Peripheral Nerve Committee Full coverage of all typical nerve lesions from the basics of anatomy and pathophysiology to the most complex surgical solutions Conceived for neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and hand surgeons, both in training and in professional practice More than 250 images-radiological images, color illustrations, and photographs of dissections-which help in visualizing and comprehending the text better The Manual of Peripheral Nerve Surgery: From the Basics to Complex Procedures is certain to become a much-used reference resource for residents and practicing surgeons alike.Table of Contents1 Nerve Anatomy of the Upper Limbs 2 Surgical Anatomy and Approaches to the Nerves of the Lower Limb 3 Nerve Injuries: Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Classification 4 Clinical Aspects of Peripheral Nerve Lesions in the Upper Limb 5 Clinical Aspects of Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Lesions in the Lower Limb 6 Electrodiagnostic Pre-, Intra-, and Postoperative Evaluations 7 Magnetic Resonance Neurography and Peripheral Nerve Surgery 8 Ultrasound in Peripheral Nerve Surgery 9 Surgical Repair of Nerve Lesions: Neurolysis and Neurorrhaphy with Grafts or Tubes 10 Timing in Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Lesions 11 Outcomes in the Repair of Nerve Injuries 12 Gunshot and Other Missile Wounds to the Peripheral Nerves 13 Compressive Lesions of the Upper Limb 14 Compressive Lesions of the Lower Limb and Trunk 15 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 16 Traumatic Brachial Plexus Lesions: Clinical Aspects, Assessment, and Timing of Surgical Repair 17 Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries: Surgical Techniques and Strategies 18 Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: Clinical Presentation and Assessment 19 The Neonatal Brachial Plexus Lesion: Surgical Strategies 20 Lumbosacral Plexus Injuries 21 Facial Nerve Palsy: Indication and Techniques of Surgical Repair 22 Benign Peripheral Nerve Tumors 23 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors

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Book SynopsisAVM of the Brain, Clinical Considerations, General and Special Operative Techniques, Surgical Results, Non–operated Cases, Cavernous and Venous Angiomas, Neuro–anesthesiaTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Anatomical Location of AVMs from the Surgical Viewpoint 2 Clinical Considerations 3 Surgical Concerns 4 Special Surgical Considerations 5 Summary of Operative Results 6 Children with AVM 7 Nonoperated Patients with AVM 8 Venous, Cavernous and Occult Angiomas 9 Final Comments AVMs 10 Anesthesia in the Surgery of Cerebrovascular Malformations

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Book SynopsisThis unique text fills the gap between shorter texts, containing little explanatory material, and the compendia, for those advanced in the field of neurological disorders. It is written both for novices and for physicians who require an update on the subject. To understand the symptoms and signs requires a sound knowledge of the gross anatomy of the central nervous system and supporting tissues. This book achieves this using the author's own detailed diagrams, backed up with concise and practical guidance on diagnosis and treatment, as well as relevant case studies.The long-awaited second edition of this highly popular guide reflects such recent advances as computed tomography and MRI. The tutorial approach presents readers with an authoritative view of the fundamentals of practical neurology.Trade Review"...what makes this book interesting is the extremely sober and concise style in which its subject is presented...This book is excellently structured and its descriptions are clear and informative...can be recommended without reservations, primarily to neurologists, but also, and with the same conviction, to neurosurgeons." Neurosurgical ReviewTable of Contents1. History Taking and Physical Examination 2. The Pupils and their Reactions 3. Vision, the Visual Fields and the Olfactory Nerve 4. Examination of the Optic Fundus 5. The Third, Fourth and Sixth Cranial Nerves 6. The Cerebellopontine Angle and Jugular Foramen 7. Conjugate Eye Movements and Nystagmus 8. The Cerbral Hemispheres: The Lobes of the Brain 9. The Cerbral Hemispheres: Vascular Diseases 10. The Cerbral Hemispheres: Disorders of the Limbic System and Hypothalamus 11. The Brain Stem 12. The Extrapyramidal System and the Cerebellum 13. The Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Features of Spinal Cord Diseases 14. Metabolic Infective and Vascular Disorders of the Spinal Cord 15. The Spinal Cord in Raltion to the Vertebral Column 16. Diagnosis of Cervical Root and Peripheral Nerve Lesions Affecting the Arm 17. Nerve Root and Peripheral Nerve Lesions Affecting the Leg 18. Diseases of Muscle and the Muscle End-Plate 19. Peripheral Neuropathy and Diseases of the Lower Motor Neuron 20. Headache 21. Facial Pain 22. Attacks of Altered Consciousness 23. Trauma and the Nervous System 24. Neurological Complications of Systemic Disorders Suggestions for Further Reading and Study Index

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Book SynopsisLäsionen der peripheren Nerven sind eine Domäne der chirurgischen Behandlung. Für die Patienten gehen Nervenverletzungen, Nerventumoren und Nervenkompressionssyndrome häufig mit schweren Funktionsbeeinträchtigungen einher. Entsprechend wichtig sind eine differenzierte, interdisziplinär ausgerichtete Diagnostik und eine gezielt auf den Patienten zugeschnittene Therapie.Alle häufigen und seltenen Läsionen der Nerven und ihre Behandlung sind detailliert und mit zahlreichen Abbildungen illustriert in diesem Buch beschrieben: diagnostische Verfahren und ihre Bewertung, Techniken der offenen und endoskopischen Chirurgie, regionales operatives Vorgehen – Nerv für Nerv, zahlreiche Fallbeispiele und Bildserien, physio- und ergotherapeutische Nachbehandlung.Ein Ausflug in die Möglichkeiten, welche die Ersatzplastiken den Patienten bieten, und eigene Kapitel zu biologischen Grundlagen und technischen Zukunftsperspektiven runden die Darstellung ab. Die aktuelle Literatur und die interdisziplinären S3-Leitlinien sind überall berücksichtigt.Der umfassende Begleiter für den klinischen Alltag – zum raschen und gezielten Nachschlagen ebenso wie für den systematischen Überblick.Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: “... Toll illustriert werden klar strukturiert sämtliche Nervenläsionen dargelegt und leicht verständlich gegliedert. Begleitet wird der klare Aufbau des Buches durch eine hervorragende Illustration mit vielen Bildern ... eine Pflichtlektüre für alle Orthopäden, Unfall-, Hand- und Neurochirurgen als Nachschlagewerk und Informationsquelle ...“ (Meenzer Bub, in: Amazon.de, 19.September 2014)Table of ContentsGrundlegendes zu Degeneration und Regeneration von Nerven.- Diagnoseverfahren.- Chirurgische Techniken.- Traumatische Nervenläsionen.- Verletzungen des Plexus brachialis.- Nerventumoren.- Nervenkompressionssyndrome.- Ersatzplastiken und sekundäre Verfahren bei inadäquater neurogener Funktionswiederherstellung.- Prinzipien der Nachbehandlung.- Bioartifizielle Nervenimplantate und alternative Rekonstruktionsverfahren.

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Book SynopsisDer Lanz/Wachsmuth ist ein Begriff – als opulent ausgestattete Darstellung der menschlichen Anatomie, als Brücke zwischen anatomischem Wissen und klinischem Handeln, als unerschöpfliche Informationsquelle zu den subtilsten Details. Bereits 2004 brachte der Springer-Verlag eine unveränderte Sonderausgabe von 7 Bänden des zwischen 1934 und 1993 erschienenen Werkes heraus. Über die broschierte Ausgabe von 2019 wird das Werk erneut einem breiten Leserkreis zugänglich. Sie umfasst folgende Bände: - Kopf – übergeordnete Systeme - Kopf – Gehirn- und Augenschädel - Hals - Arm - Bein und Statik - Bauch - Rücken. Durch die Qualität der Abbildungen, den Detailreichtum der Beschreibungen, den konsequenten klinischen Bezug, das ausführliche Eingehen auf Verlaufsvarianten von Gefäßen und Nerven und auf Normvarianten bleibt der Lanz/Wachsmuth ein zeitlos aktuelles Werk.Table of ContentsAllgemeiner Teil..- I. Der Hals als Ausdruck der Persönlichkeit.- II. Der Hals als Teil des Gesamtkörpers.- III. Praktisch-anatomische Gliederung des Halses.- IV. Übersicht über die Gefäße des Halses.- V. Übersicht über die Nervenversorgung des Halses.- Mundboden..- Topographische Einteilung.- I. Das Unterkieferdreieck, Trigonum submandibulare.- II. Die Unterkinngegend, Regio submentalis.- III. Die Unterzungengegend, Regio sublingualis.- Das Carotisdreieck. Trigonum caroticum..- Bedeutung.- Verletzungen.- Name.- 1. Begrenzung, Aufbau und Fascienverhältnisse.- 2. Das Carotisdreieck am Lebenden.- 3. Die Hautschichten des Trigonum caroticum und ihre Versorgung.- 4. Stratum caroticum.- 5. Stratum praevertebrale.- Mittlerer Halsbereich, Regio colli media..- Gliederung S. 182. — Bedeutung S. 182. — Verletzlichkeit S. 182. — Name S. 18. — Anatomische Grenzen S. 183. — Praktische Grenzen S. 183. — Aufbau der Halseungeweide S. 183. — Verschieblichkeit der Halseingeweide S. 183. — Dorsalbeugen des Halses S. 184. — Ventralbeugen des Halses S. 184. — Seitbeugen S. 185. — Kreiseln S. 186. — Spatium viscerale colli S. 186. — Eigwnhüllen, Verschiebeschicht, Fascia visceralis S. 187. — Entzündungswege S. 187. — Grundplan der Gefäß-Nervenversorgung S. 188..- I. Die Deckschichten des mittleren Halsbereichs, Regio colli media superficialis.- II. Die Schilddrüsengegend, Regio thyreoidea.- III. Die Kehlkopfgegend, Regio laryngica.- IV. Trachea cervicalis.- V. Oesophagus cervicalis.- Kopfwendergegend, Regio sternocleidomastoidea..- 1. Aufbau, Grenzen.- 2. Regio sternocleidomastoidea am Lebenden.- 3. Hautschichten und ihre Versorgung.- 4. Die Zwischenschicht zwischen der oberflächlichen und der mittleren Halsfascie,.- 5. Die Gefäß- und Nervenschicht der Kopfwendergegend, Stratum neuro-vasculare.- 6. Stratum praevertebrale.- Seitliches Halsdreieck, Trigonum colli laterale..- 1. Grenzen und Aufbau.- 2. Das seitliche Halsdreieck am Lebenden.- 3. Die oberflächlichen Schichten im seitlichen Halsdreieck und ihre Versorgung.- 4. Die Versorgungsstränge zum Arm und ihre supraclavicularen kurzen Äste über dem Schlüsselbein.- Schrifttum.- Schlagwortverzeichnis.

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Book SynopsisLumbar spine disease constitutes the most common condition affecting the spine. Degeneration among all other pathologies frequently impairs the normal functioning of the lumbar spine. Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) surgery is, thus, the most common surgery performed by spine surgeons, neuro, and orthopaedic surgeons. LIF techniques have evolved and been modified over decades for the best clinical outcomes. The advent of newer technologies and instrumentation have further minimized tissue damages. Spine surgeons, who need to be versatile, need to have sufficient knowledge about pros and cons of each approach to get the best clinical outcomes. This book is a reference resource to fulfil that purpose. Salient Features: The discussion elaborates on different LIF procedures. Provides an overview algorithm to use different available procedures in various clinical scenarios based on the advantages of each procedure. Eminent international and national experts have shared their expertise and experiences in their chapters. Table of Contents1. History of Lumbar Interbody Fusion 2. Indications for Lumbar Interbody Fusion 3. Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Overview and Technical Considerations 4. Minimally Invasive Surgical Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion 5. Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion 6. Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion 7. Lateral Interbody Fusion: Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion/Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion 8. Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Indications, Technique, and Complications 9. Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion 10. Implants and Biologics in Lumbar Interbody Fusion 11. Complications and Revision in Lumbar Interbody Fusion 12. Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Clinico-radiological Outcomes 13. Current Literature Evidence for Lumbar Interbody Fusion 14. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Lumbar Interbody Fusion 15. Case Vignettes

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Book SynopsisThis book is an essential update on the novel approaches used for surgical management of a spectrum of disorders affecting the spine. Focusing on practitioners, residents, and trainee neurosurgeons, the book offers guidance on selecting the most appropriate surgical management option for a variety of spinal conditions. All the 11 chapters of the book take the reader through a stepwise, logical presentation of not only the surgical approaches but also the neuroanatomy and biomechanics of the spine, pain mechanisms, and imaging techniques. Based on evidence-based practice and the vast experience of all authors, the book guides the reader through the diagnostic hierarchy and selection of the requisite approach for managing various disorders of the different regions of the spine. The book also identifies some of the most common potential complications of certain techniques and discusses strategies for avoiding them. The various surgical techniques have been described in the form of case presentations and illustrated with the help of images. The book will be of interest to not only neurosurgeons but also orthopaedic surgeons. Manas Panigrahi, MCh, FACS, is Consultant Neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana. He has set up one of the oldest comprehensive epilepsy centers of India in NIMS and KIMS. He actively contributes toward literature in neurosurgery using technology to assist a neurosurgeon achieve better outcome and reduced complications. His honours and awards include Young Neurosurgeon Award at Kyoto, Japan; International Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Salt Lake, USA; and numerous Travel Awards from the ISPN Congress held in Rome and Australia. Dr Manas has more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, reviews, chapters, and invited Editorials. His contribution to education and training has been acknowledged by Neurological Society of India and he has been appointed as Chairman of its Educational Committee. Rajneesh Kachhara, MS, MCh, is Director at Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta Superspeciality Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His areas of interest are vascular and skull base surgery, neurooncology, pituitary tumors, spine surgery, and serious brain trauma. He has undergone fellowships in skull base surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York; The George Washington University, Washington DC; and Keio University, Tokyo, Japan under able and dynamic teachers. He is associated with many international and national neurosurgical societies. He has nearly 40 publications in peerreviewed journals and has also authored a book chapter. B. K. Baishya, MS, MCh, is Professor and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam. He is an expert in vascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. He is the Founder President of Skull Base Surgery Association of North-East India and Neurosurgical Association of North-East India. He is presently a member of Board of Education, Neurological Society of India and executive member of other national neurosurgical bodies. Dr Baishya has more than 40 publications in national and international journals. Table of Contents1. Adult Degenerative Scoliosis 2. Imaging in Adult Degenerative Scoliosis 3. Clinical Evaluation of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis 4. Spinal Sagittal Balance and Deformity 5. Classification of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis 6. Biomechanics of Spinal Deformity 7. Nonsurgical Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis 8. Surgical Treatment of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: An Overview 9. Surgery for Adult Degenerative Scoliosis 10. Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Techniques, Indications, and Contraindications 11. Management of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

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Book SynopsisCervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and OPLL: WFNS Spine Committee Book provides an up-to-date information about contemporary care of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). It discusses all aspects of the problem from historical knowledge to biomechanics, balance measurements, diagnostic imaging, electrophysiology, surgical techniques, minimally invasive approaches, and outcome analysis. It also covers the current recommendations of the WFNS Spine Committee, which were prepared at recent consensus meetings. The chapters are written by experts well-known in the field and covers many of the current practices and standards useful for spine surgeons and spine-related disciplines. This book will be a valuable guide for all neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists, physical therapists, residents, and fellows. Salient Features: Covers important topics such as, pathophysiology, biomechanics, incidence, and natural course of CSM and OPLL Clinical tests and differential diagnosis, and electrophysiological tests used for CSM Description of conventional and contemporary imaging techniques and classifications Decision-making for conservative or surgical treatment and how to choose conservative or surgical techniques Description of not widely known surgical techniques, such as oblique corpectomy, anterior controllable antedisplacement and fusion (ACAF) surgery for multisegmented OPLL, and anterior and posterior minimally invasive decompression techniques Cervical sagittal balance and cervical deformity correction Coloured illustrations, and clinical and radiological images that facilitate understanding Table of Contents1. Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Historical Review 2. Pathophysiology of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and OPLL 3. Incidence and Natural Course of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy OPLL 4. Biomechanics of the Healthy and the Degenerative Cervical Spine 5. Clinical Tests and Differential Diagnosis of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 6. Imaging Methods in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 7. Electrophysiological Techniques for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 8. Conservative Nonoperative Treatment or Follow-up for Mild Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 9. Surgical Indications and Preferences for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and OPLL 10. Cervical Anterior Decompression and Fusion Techniques 11. Anterior Cervical Body Replacement with Expandable Cylindrical Cages for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and OPLL 12. Cervical Oblique Corpectomy 13. Anterior Controllable Antedisplacement and Fusion Surgery for Multisegmented OPLL 14. The Role of Cervical Arthroplasty in the Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 15. Cervical Laminoplasty 16. Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion 17. Posterior Cervical Fixation Techniques after Laminectomy 18. Anterior versus Posterior Approach for Spinal Canal Decompression: Indications for Patients with Cervical Myelopathy 19. Complications of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion 20. Complications of Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery 21. Minimally Invasive Techniques for the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and OPLL 22. Technical Challenges and Tips in Minimally Invasive Posterior Decompression in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy 23. Endoscopic Decompression for Cervical Spondylosis 24. Outcome Measures for Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and OPLL 25. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Spine Care Pathways for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and OPLL 26. Cervical Sagittal Balance 27. Surgery for Cervical Deformity 28. Recommendations for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and OPLL

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Book SynopsisNeurosurgery Updates: Critical Care for Neurosurgeons, Volume 3 is a constellation of chapters which gives a basic workflow for neurosurgeons to manage neurosurgery patients in the perioperative period. The book is suitable for practicing neurosurgeons as well as residents who are the backbone of any neurosurgical teaching program. The chapters have been contributed by experienced neuroscientists and critical care experts. Each chapter is based on the critical care aspects of a particular domain like trauma, pediatric neurosurgery, vascular neurosurgery, and the like. The experts have painstakingly curated the chapters and given a working suggestion of dos and don’ts. Table of Contents1. Should Neurocritical Care be Part of Neurosurgical Training? 2. Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning in the Brain-Injured Patient 3. Tracheostomy Weaning: How to do It 4. Understanding Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles of Antibiotics for Treating Sepsis after Neurosurgery 5. Informed Consent and Documentation in a Neurocritical Care Unit 6. Breaking the Bad News in Neurointensive Care Unit 7. Sedation in Neurocritical Care 8. Nutrition in Neurocritical Care 9. Management of Status Epilepticus in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit 10. Prevention and Management of Vasospasm 11. The Impact of Intracranial Pressure and Multimodality Monitoring 12. Protocol for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Neurosurgical Intensive Care Units 13. Neurocritical Care in Children: How Is It Different from that in Adults? 14. Recent Advances in Acute Neurorehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury

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Book SynopsisKeeping abreast of the major strides made in the field of neuropathology, Essentials of Diagnostic Surgical Neuropathology brings out its second edition with the aim of keeping the neuroscience community updated with the new developments in neuropathology. This second edition comes close on the heels of the fifth edition of the WHO Classification of Central Nervous System Tumours (WHO CNS5) which was published in 2021. This new edition has retained the concise, point wise format of the earlier edition, making it a handy reference book. While the major changes in this edition are in neoplastic pathology, this book also provides updates in the pathology of non-neoplastic lesions that need surgical intervention. The highlights of the neoplastic section are: Description of new tumour types and subtypes included in the WHO CNS5 Grading of tumours as per WHO CNS5 Relevant immune profile and diagnostic molecular pathology for each tumour according to WHO CNS5. Essential and desirable diagnostic criteria, as defined by WHO CNS5, in a tabular form at the end The salient features of the non-neoplastic section include: New section on Therapy-related Neuropathology Recent classifications of vascular malformations and epilepsy related lesions New section on Infectious and Inflammatory Lesions Mimicking Neoplasms New chapter on Surgical Pathology of Spinal Dysraphism and Other Neural Tube Defects Another important feature includes the addition of a new chapter on techniques viz. Smears in the Rapid Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Lesions Challenges in the Interpretation of Stereotactic Biopsies Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents1. Tumors of the Nervous System 2. Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations of the Nervous System 3. Traumatic Brain Injury 4. Surgical Pathology of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy 5. Infectious and Inflammatory Lesions Mimicking Neoplasms 6. Surgical Pathology of Spinal Dysraphism and Other Neural Tube Defects 7. Miscellaneous

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Book SynopsisThis Atlas summarizes current surgical strategy for cerebral revascularization in the treatment of complex neurovascular diseases. It focuses on complex intracranial aneurysms, which are mostly large/giant, irregular and short of enough collateral compensation. In the first part, it starts from the extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass strategy. For the complex middle cerebral artery aneurysms, the types of EC-IC bypass are determined based on the angioarchitecture. Furthermore, various intracranial-intracranial (IC-IC) bypasses are introduced, with the advantage of no need for graft vessel harvesting and preferable matching of donor and receipt arteries. This Atlas provides useful knowledge and cases about this basic and indispensable skill for neurosurgeons.Table of ContentsExternal carotid artery - Radial artery - Middle cerebral artery bypass.- Superficial temporal artery - Radial artery - Middle cerebral artery bypass.- Superficial temporal artery - Middle cerebral artery bypass.- Anterior cerebral artery (A3) - Anterior cerebral artery (A3) bypass.- Middle cerebral artery - Middle cerebral artery bypass.- Occipital artery - Posterior inferior cerebellar artery bypass.- Posterior cerebral artery - Posterior cerebral artery bypass.- Posterior inferior cerebellar artery - Vertebral artery bypass.- Anterior cerebral artery (A2) - Radial artery - Anterior cerebral artery (A4) bypass.- Carotid endarterectomy.- Computational fluid dynamics of cerebral revascularization.- Functional magnetic resonance imaging study of cerebral revascularization.- Perspective: The topographic model of cerebral revascularization.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive guide to the application of recently introduced and emerging technologies in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). These technologies, including 2D and 3D navigation, endoscopy, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and 3D printing, are helping to overcome previous limitations of MISS, such as the steep learning curve and the need for a great deal of experience in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Compared with traditional techniques, their use is designed to reduce local operative tissue damage, alleviate systemic surgical stress, and enable earlier return to function. The book provides detailed and extensively illustrated accounts of the role of the new technologies and techniques in a wide range of indications. In essence, all spine conditions, whether degenerative, traumatic, or oncologic, will in the near future be amenable to MISS using these approaches. The book will be a source of insight and practical assistance for all surgeons who perform MISS, regardless of their level of experience.Table of Contents1. Navigation guided spinal Fusion.- 1) History of Navigation guided Spinal Surgery.- 2) Evidence of Navigation guided Spinal Surgery.- 3) Current Instruments and Platforms for Navigation Spinal Surgery.- 4) Five Pillars of Navigation guided MISS.- 5) MIS TLIF.- 6) LLIF.- 7) OLIF.- 8) MIS Lumbar fusion in ASD.- 9) MIS Lumbar Fusion in Complex Spine Disease and deformity.- 10) Single stage lateral surgery.- 11) Role of navigation in cervical fusion surgery.- 12) Navigation and preop planning.- 2. Navigation guided MIS Decompressive Spinal Surgery.- 1) MIS Tubular Decompression in Lumbar Spine.- 2) MIS Tubular Decompression in Cervical Spine.- 3) Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (TELD).- a) O-arm Navigation guided TELD.- b) EM based Navigation guided TELD.- c) Ultrasound guided TELD.- 4) Endoscopic Lumbar Laminotomy.- 5) Endoscopic Lumbar Foraminotomy.- a) O-arm Navigation guided Lumbar Foramintomy.- b) EM based Navigation guided Lumbar Foramiontomy.- 6) Full-Endoscopic Cervical Laminoforaminotomy.- a) O-arm Navigation guided Cervical Laminoforaminotomy.- b) EM based Navigation guided Cervical Laminoforaminotomy.- 7) Full-Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.- a) Feasibility of Endoscopic TLIF using Cadaveric study.- b) O-arm Navigation guided Endoscopic TLIF.- c) EM based Navigation guided Endoscopic TLIF.- 8) Endoscopy assisted Lumbar Interbody Fusion.- a) O-arm Navigation guided Endoscopic OLIF.- b) O-arm Navigation guided Biportal Endoscopic PLIF/TLIF.- c) EM based Navigation guided Endoscopic PLIF/TLIF.- 9) Navigation in tumor surgery.- 10) Thoracic tumor / disc / decompression.- 3. Robot Assisted MISS.- 1) Current available robot systems in Spinal Surgery.- 2) Workflows for robotic surgery in the lumbar spine: MIS TLIF.- 3) Single stage lateral surgery.- 4) The Role of Robot Assisted MISS for Deformity surgery.- 5) Endoscopic Robot Spinal Surgery.- 6) Future perspective of Robot Assisted MISS.- 4. Augment Reality and others.- 1) Current status of Augment Reality in Spine.- 2) MIS TLIF w 3D navigation and augmented reality enhanced.- 3) Tumor surgery.- 4) Future perspective of Augment Reality in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.- 5. Virtual reality in spinal surgery.- 1) Introduction; history and application.- 2) Patient education.- 3) Surgical training.- 4) Future application.

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Book SynopsisThe History of Microvascular Decompression Surgery.- Hypothesis of Cranial Nerve Hyperexcitability Disorders.- Microsurgical Anatomy for Microvascular Decompression Surgery.- A Surgical Strategy of MVD Process.- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hemifacial Spasm.- A Novel Hypothesis on the Mechanism of Hemifacial Spasm.- Surgical treatment of masseter spasm.- Pathogenesis of Trigeminal Neuralgia.- Surgical Technique of Microvascular Decompression Surgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia.- Surgical Techniques of Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm.- Microvascular Decompression Surgery for Disabling Positional Vertigo and Tinnitus.- Microvascular Decompression Surgery for Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.- The Pragmatic Anatomy of Meckel's cave and Working Mechanism of PBC.- A Headless Pear is Core to a Satisfactory Outcome of PBC .- MVD for Neurogenic Hypertension: A Review.- MVD for oculomotor nerve palsy.- Combined nerve transplantation for severe facial paralysis.- Extracranial neurolysis for sequelae of spastic facial paralysis.- Treatment of Vagoglossopharyngeal Neuralgia with MVD and Other Neurosurgical Procedures.- Intraoperative Monitoring.- Outcome Evaluation and Postoperative Management.- Reoperation for Hemifacial Spasm.- Perioperative Adverse Events of Microvascular Decompression.

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Book SynopsisThe basic principles and strategies of glioma surgery.- Operation room layout and instruments.- Anesthesia and basic procedure of glioma surgery.- Applied anatomy of glioma surgery.- Intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring.- Frontal glioma surgery.- Temporal glioma surgery.- Parietal glioma surgery.- Occipital glioma surgery.- Insular glioma surgery.- Thalamus glioma surgery.- Cingulate glioma surgery.- Corpus callosum glioma surgery.- Cerebellum and brain stem glioma surgery.

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Book SynopsisIn 1935, lobotomy was heralded as a “miracle cure” by newspapers and magazines. Only twenty years after the first operation, lobotomists once praised for “therapeutic courage” were condemned for their barbarity. American Lobotomy studies representations of lobotomy in a ariety of cultural texts to offer a rhetorical and cultural history of the infamous procedure.

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Book SynopsisNobutaka Yoshioka, MD, PhD and Albert L. Rhoton Jr., MD have created an anatomical atlas of astounding precision. An unparalleled teaching tool, this atlas opens a unique window into the anatomical intricacies of complex facial nerves and related structures. An internationally renowned author, educator, brain anatomist, and neurosurgeon, Dr. Rhoton is regarded by colleagues as one of the fathers of modern microscopic neurosurgery. Dr. Yoshioka, an esteemed craniofacial reconstructive surgeon in Japan, mastered this precise dissection technique while undertaking a fellowship at Dr. Rhoton's microanatomy lab, writing in the preface that within such precision images lies potential for surgical innovation. Special Features: Exquisite color photographs, prepared from carefully dissected latex injected cadavers, reveal anatomy layer by layer, with remarkable detail and clarity. An added highlight, 3-D versions of these extraordinary images are available online in the Thieme MediaCenter. Major sections include intracranial region and skull, upper facial and midfacial region, and lower facial and posterolateral neck region. Organized by region, each layered dissection elucidates specific nerves and structures with pinpoint accuracy, providing the clinician with in-depth anatomical insights. Precise clinical explanations accompany each photograph. In tandem, the images and text provide an excellent foundation for understanding the nerves and structures impacted by neurosurgical-related pathologies as well as other conditions and injuries. An exceptionally stunning anatomical reference, this book is a must-have reference for residents, and advanced clinicians specializing in neurosurgery, facial plastic surgery, otolaryngology, maxillofacial surgery, and craniofacial surgery.Table of ContentsSection I Intracranial Region and Skull 1 Intracranial Region 2 Skull: External and Internal Views 3 Orbit and Facial Bone Section II Upper Facial and Midfacial Region 4 Upper Facial and Midfacial Region Overview 5 Forehead and Orbital Region 6 Temporal Region 7 Superficial Structures in the Midfacial Region 8 Maxillary Region 9 Masseteric Region 10 Deep Structures in the Midfacial Region Section III Lower Facial and Posterolateral Neck Region 11 Lower Facial Region 12 Oral Floor and Upper Neck Region 13 Posterior Neck and Occipital Region 14 Lateral Neck Region

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Book SynopsisThe neurosurgical, surgical and medical training and practice models have to keep up with the technological revolution in the 21st Century as our lives changed on a swift base. Making bioethics and metacognition a cornerstone in medical education and practice will flourish our humane societies. Metacognition is thinking about one’s thinking, to plan, monitor and assess one’s understanding and performance. By adherence to medical ethics and Values-Based Medicine (VsBM) as guiding principles, we can develop benevolent medical practice. To enhance knowledge application, skills, and character qualities in realms beyond the immediate context in which they were learned. In this book, we developed a framework on how to evolve medical education and training by utilizing hi-tech. We divided the book into five principal components; Current and traditional root analysis of the learning process, Ethics and metacognition of education, learning and career development, Obstacles, difficulties and setbacks in learning and career development process, Learning in the digital era, and Mentorship. The author believes we are entering a new era of information technology, which will have a significant impact on the education, sciences, strategies and philosophy. Therefore, in preparation for this colossal transformation, the author brings together the best brains in the neurosurgical field from around the globe. Twenty distinguished Professors of Neurosurgery and educators from Canada, the USA, Colombia, the UK, Italy, the Netherland, India, Japan, China, Rwanda, Egypt and Saudi Arabia gathered their experiences and thoughts in this book to shade light on an evolving world that will be the norm in near future.Table of ContentsIntroduction,. Part 1 Current and traditional root analysis of the learning process,. What is the training all about? Lesson learned from Japanese culture,. Training of the trainers.- The anatomy of education and learning process.- The progress of education and learning process through years.- The light of science and knowledge never fades away.- Part 2 Ethics and metacognition of education learning and career development.- Career development in neurosurgery.- Metacognition of learning.- Ethics of learning and teaching.- Ethics of clinical research.- Utilitarianism and consequentialism in learning and career development.- Values Based Medicine (VsBM); Trainee is the center of the training process.- Part 3 Obstacles, difficulties and setbacks in learning and career development process.- Women in neurosurgery an inspiring story.- Cross borders learning and career development.- Difficult trainee!.- Difficult teacher!.- Learning form errors.- Dreams and realities- Challenges of Low-income countries.- “Surgical Training for Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities.”.- Part 4 Learning in the digital area.- Hybrid learning in neurosurgery.- The modern teaching learning and training tools (Simulation, research…).- Artificial intelligence in neurosurgery.- Intelligent operating room.- Distance learning, CME and on job training.- Examination, evaluation and certification in digital area.- Part 5 Mentorship.- Who is the mentor? Quality, obligation and continues self-training.- Who needs a mentor? How to choose the mentor?.

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