Neurosurgery Books

Book SynopsisRapid Neurology and Neurosurgery is a must for all medical students and junior doctors - it is a quick and easy on-the-ward or clinic reference and the perfect revision tool for those approaching finals, undergraduate neurology and neurosurgery examinations, and the Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examinations.Trade Review“Rapid Neurology and Neurosurgery contains only the essential, core, and relevant facts in a concise, pocket-sized, 'rapid' refresher providing a thorough foundation of neurology and neurosurgery knowledge allowing you to excel in the examinations.” (Kingbook73's Medical Ebook and Video Collection, 7 September 2014) “It provides a concise, structured approach to neurology and neurosurgery learning, covering key facts in a simple and memorable way.” (Buchtipps, 1 September 2012)Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations vii Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii Part I The basics 1 About this book and how to use it 3 2 Basic neuroanatomy 4 3 Neurological history examination signs and localisation 7 4 Neurological investigations 21 Part II Complaints: Face-to-face with the patient 5 Headache 31 6 Blackouts 34 7 Visual disturbances 36 8 Dizziness and vertigo 39 9 Weak legs 41 10 Numbness and sensory disturbance 44 11 Gait assessment and disturbance 46 Part III Conditions: Applying the basics 12 Headache 51 13 Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) 55 14 Stroke I: Thromboembolic stroke and syndromes 59 15 Stroke II: Intracerebral haemorrhage 65 16 Stroke III: Subarachnoid haemorrhage 68 17 Epilepsy 75 18 Multiple sclerosis 80 19 Parkinson’s disease and other related syndromes 84 20 Other movement disorders 88 21 Central nervous system infections: Meningitis 91 22 Central nervous system infections: Cerebral abscess 94 23 Radiculopathy and disc herniation 97 24 Peripheral neuropathies’ syndromes 100 25 Common peripheral nerve lesions: Mononeuropathies 104 26 Motor neurone disease (MND) 108 27 Myasthenia gravis and Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome 111 28 Diseases of the muscle 114 29 Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia syndromes 118 30 Raised intracranial pressure and herniation syndromes 122 31 Coma and brainstem death 127 32 Head injury: General approach and management 130 33 Head injury: Subdural haematoma skull fractures and contusions 135 34 Head injury: Extradural haematoma 141 35 Spinal injuries and spinal cord syndromes 144 36 CNS neoplasia 151 37 Hydrocephalus 155 Appendices Appendix 1 Management of status epilepticus (SE) 163 Appendix 2 Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) 164 Appendix 3 Primary neuroepithelial tumours of the central nervous system 166 Appendix 4 Other tumours affecting the central nervous system 173 Index 181

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Book SynopsisNeural transplantation can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases through a variety of methods. The field is at a critical stage in its development, particularly in light of ongoing investigations into Parkinson's disease and alternatives to fetal transplantation.Trade Review"...well written with clear illustrations in many cases and extensively referenced..." (British Journal of Neurosurgery, Vol.16, No.6, 2002)Table of ContentsIntroduction (J. Gray). Cell Replacement Strategies for Neurodegenerative Disorders (A. Björklund). Functional Analysis of Fronto-Striatal Reconstruction by Striatal Grafts (S. Dunnett). Functional Reconstruction of the Hippocampus: Fetal Versus Conditionally Immortal Neuroepithelial Stem Cell Grafts (H. Hodges, et al.). Gene Transfer for Neuroprotection in Animal Models of Parkinson's Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (M. Bohn, et al.). Repair of Corticospinal Axons by Transplantation of Olfactory Ensheathing Cells (G. Raisman). Neural Transplantation in Parkinson's Disease (O. Lindvall). Transplantation of Human Fetal Striatal Tissue in Huntington's Disease: Rationale for Clinical Studies (T. Freeman, et al.). GENERAL DISCUSSION I: PROSPECTS FOR FETAL TRANSPLANTS. Neurotransplantation in Neurodegenerative Disease: A Survey of Relevant Issues in Developmental Neurobiology (J. Price, et al.). Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms in Immune Rejection of Intracerebral Neural Transplants (T. Brevig, et al.). Porcine Neural Xenografts: What are the Issues? (R. Barker). Gene Transfer Techniques for the Delivery of GDNF in Parkinson's Disease (J.-L. Ridet, et al.). Neurogenesis in the Adult Hippocampus (G. Kempermann & F. Gage). Neural Stem Cells are Uniquely Suited for Cell Replacement and Gene Therapy in the CNS (V. Ourednik, et al.). Functional Repair with Neural Stem Cells (J. Sinden, et al.). Remyelinating the Demyelinated CNS (W. Blakemore, et al.). GENERAL DISCUSSION II: THE ES CELL APPROACH. FINAL DISCUSSION: THE FUTURE FOR FETAL GRAFTS; STEM CELL STRATEGIES. Index of Contributors. Subject Index.

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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 SynopsisTable of ContentsPrefaceContributing Authors 1.Pathophysiology of Intracranial Hypertension and Cerebral Herniation Syndromes Kevin Sheth Margy McCullough 2.Intracranial Pressure Monitoring and Waveforms Syed Kazmi Christos Lazaridis 3.Controversies in Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Kristine O’Phelan Starane A.I. Sheperd Indira DeJesus-Alvelo 4.Cerebral Herniation Syndromes Scott A. Marshall Adam M. Willis 5.Osmotic Agents for Treatment of Intracranial Hypertension and Cerebral Edema Julia C. Durrant Holly E. Hinson 6.Metabolic Suppression and Induced Hypothermia for Treatment of Intracranial Hypertension Chad M. Miller 7.Surgical Management of Intracranial Hypertension and Cerebral Herniation Syndromes Shelly Timmons 8.Multi-Compartment Management of Intracranial Hypertension Margaret Laureman Deborah Stein 9.The Role of Intracranial Pressure in Multimodality Monitoring Strategies H. Alex Choi Suhas Bajgur Tiffany R. Chang

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Book SynopsisOne of the biggest challenges as a neurosurgical trainee is to master the handover. This requires developing an organisational efficiency to concisely relay relevant patient information to a suitably qualified person to execute a given task. A trainee can work extremely hard during an on call, making suitable decisions, implementing previous plans to perfection and covering slack in a team. But if the presentation of this work is unclear then it undoes a lot of that hard work and generates an impression of a trainee being disorganised. Success in a handover requires an understanding of whom you are talking to, what you are saying, how you are saying it and if the way you are communicating gains and maintains interest. Above all a handover should ensure the smooth continuity of care of a patient.

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Book SynopsisUp to date and evidence-based answers to a wide range of spinal surgical questions that could be asked in the FRCS (Tr & Orth) Viva exam. Using a clear, case-based structure key points emphasise the core information that will improve the performance of every surgical in training.Sections cover all the key areas of Trauma, Degenerative spinal pathology, Spinal cord injury, Spinal deformity, Primary bone tumours, Metastatic disease, Paediatric spinal surgery, Basic sciences, and other topics.Suitable for use by trainees at all levels in orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery, both in the UK and internationally, and those with an interest in spinal surgery.Table of ContentsPreface. Trauma. Traumatic Occipito-Cervical Instability. Atlas Fracture. Odontoid Peg Fracture. Hangman’s Fracture (Bilateral C2 Pars Fracture). Subaxial C – Spinal Fracture. Cervical Facet Fracture/Dislocation. T12 Burst Fracture. L1 Burst Fracture with Kyphosis. Chance Fracture. Ankylosing Spondylitis Fracture. DISH (Forestier Disease) Fractures. Sacral Fractures. Neurogenic Shock. Spinal Shock. Transient Quadriplegia and Return to Sport. Degenerative Spinal Conditions. Cervical Radiculopathy. Cervical Myelopathy. Thoracic Disc. Lumbar Stenosis. Lumbar Stenosis with Achondroplasia. Synovial Cyst. Cauda Equina Syndrome. Adult Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. OPLL. Spinal Cord Injury. Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury. Central Cord Syndrome. Complete Spinal Cord Injury. Spinal Deformity. Adult Degenerative Scoliosis. Scheuermann’s Kyphosis. Spinal Osteotomy. Adult Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. Deformity in Ankylosing Spondylitis. Primary Tumours. Osteoid Osteoma. Schwannoma. Cervical Chordoma. Metastatic Spinal Tumours. Renal Metastasis. Myeloma. Lung Metastasis. Paediatric Spinal Surgery. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Neuromuscular Scoliosis. Paediatric Spondylolisthesis. Congenital Scoliosis. Infection. Epidural Abscess. Spinal Tuberculosis. Other Useful Cases. Atlantoaxial Subluxation in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Klippel Feil/Sprengel’s Deformity. Post-Operative Stridor. Epidural Haematoma. Spinal Cord Monitoring. Intervertebral Disc Anatomy. Things You Should Know! Index.

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Book SynopsisAn easy to follow step-by-step guide to the most useful surgical skills from knot tying to simple procedures. Illustrated with colour photographs and video clips to demonstrate techniques, this book makes these practical skills as clear and easy to follow as possible.Including coverage of surgical instruments, wound management and suturing, and minor surgical procedures, it also explains how to use these essential surgical skills to make the most of a surgical placement. Healthcare students or junior professionals undertaking a placement in surgery or emergency medicine will feel confident and capable, and will be able to take an active role in surgical placements. Learning basic surgical skills is important for such placements, as well as for undertaking exams such as the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS).Expert videos, guided by the author, are included with the book and can be accessed through www.routledge.com/9781032423265.Table of ContentsList of videos. Acknowledgements. Author bio. Introduction. Scrubbing. Basic surgical instruments. Sutures. Tying surgical knots. Local anaesthesia. Suture techniques. Electrosurgery. Wound debridement. Cyst excision. Making the most of your surgical placement. Suturing checklist. Advice after sutures. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe knowledge base required of the modern-day head and neck surgeon, as a key member of a comprehensive and wide-ranging multidisciplinary team, is significant. The sixth edition of Stell & Maranâs Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology continues to be the leading reference book in the specialty.This accessible and authoritative text is fully revised and updated to reflect international practice across the multidisciplinary team. A global community of expert authors have provided chapters entailing the expertise required by todayâs head and neck surgeon. The book encompasses fundamentals of head and neck oncologic practice including pathology, imaging, staging, prehabilitation, surgical approaches and reconstruction, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, biological therapies and many more. Key sections discuss the broad range of tumours by anatomical site and rare cancers. Future perspectives are reviewed with topics on how to become a clinical trialist, delivering surgical inn

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Book SynopsisNeuroprognostication in patients with primary neurological diagnoses is increasingly complex, as the focus of the field moves from survivorship to improving quality of life. With guidance on choosing the right management strategy for a range of diseases and exploring new frontiers such as machine learning, this is a key resource.

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Book SynopsisFrom the forewords: Arun Amar has performed a real service to the practitioners involved in the surgical management of spinal injuries by putting together this excellent group of papers, and I am optimistic that the knowledge transfer will result in improved patient outcomes. Charles H.Trade ReviewFrom the forewords: “Arun Amar has performed a real service to the practitioners involved in the surgical management of spinal injuries by putting together this excellent group of papers, and I am optimistic that the knowledge transfer will result in improved patient outcomes.” Charles H. Tator, CM, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS University of Toronto and Toronto Western Hospital “The content of this volume is essential material for all clinical neuro-scientists and an important presentation for all those seeking to develop a grasp of modernity of concept and practical action relating to this problem.” Michael L. J. Apuzzo, M.D. Editor-in-Chief of Neurosurgery "This is a good book for any emergency room or neurosciences library." Doodys ReviewTable of ContentsForeword by Charles H. Tator. Foreword by Michael L. J. Apuzzo. 1 Pathogenesis of acute spinal cord injury and theoretical bases of neurological recovery. Arun Paul Amar. 2 Pharmacotherapy for spinal cord injury. Steven Casha, Joseph Silvaggio and R. John Hurlbert. 3 Prehospital and emergency department management of spinal cord injury. Stuart P. Swadron, Danny L. Chang and Brian Wilbur. 4 Radiographic workup of spinal cord injury. Nestor R. Gonzalez, Larry T. Khoo and Richard G. Fessler. 5 Controversies in surgical decompression: timing of decompressive surgery of the spinal cord. Mark S. Gerber and Volker K.H. Sonntag. 6 Biomechanics of spinal column failure. Eric P. Roger, G. Alexander Jones and Edward C. Benzel. 7 Principles of spine stabilization. G. Alexander Jones, Eric P. Roger and Edward C. Benzel. 8 Controversies in the management of cervical spinal cord injury. Paul G. Matz and Mark N. Hadley. 9 Surgical decision-making in spinal fracture dislocations. Robert G. Watkins. 10 Spinal cord injury in pediatric patients. Philipp R. Aldana and Douglas L. Brockmeyer. 11 Management of penetrating spinal cord injury. K. Anthony Kim, Arun Paul Amar and Michael L. Levy. 12 Traumatic vascular injury to the cervical spine. Michael L. DiLuna and Arun Paul Amar. 13 Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring during spinal surgery. Indro Chakrabarti, Jerry Larson, Gordon L. Engler and Steven L. Giannotta. 14 Surgery after the acute phase of traumatic spinal cord injury. Michael Y. Wang and Barth A. Green. Index

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Book SynopsisIn keeping with the aims of other books in this Series the Editors have concentrated on the practical aspects of management -in this case of the urinary tract in patients with spinal cord injury. It is well accepted that the management of such patients is best done by those with special experience in this field. Nevertheless, it is essential that urologists should be well informed on matters relating to the neuropathic urinary tract since not all patients will be managed in special centres and, whether their problems are acute or chronic, the wrong clinical decision can lead them into a lifetime of problems. The plan of this book is directed towards examining particular problems and providing definitive answers. Even in this enlightened age of medical progress there are many clinical situations where there is often a choice of treatment. Readers of this Series will be aware that, Table of Contents1 General Considerations in the Management of the Urinary Tract.- 2 Immediate Management of the Inability to Void.- 3 A Practical Approach to Urodynamic Evaluation.- 4 Difficulty with Voiding or Acute Urinary Retention Having Previously Voided Satisfactorily.- 5 Upper Urinary Tract Dilatation and Stones.- 6 Urinary Tract Infection.- 7 Sexual and Fertility Concerns: Surgical Considerations.- 8 Anaesthesia.- 9 Innovations and Future Possibilities.

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Book SynopsisThe idea for the present volume grew from discussions that the four of us had among ourselves and with our colleagues at recent scientific meetings. All of us were impressed by the wealth of empirical data that was being generated by investigators interested in brain damage and recovery from both behavioral and biological orientations. Nevertheless, we were concerned about the relative paucity of attempts to evaluate the data provided by new technologies in more than a narrow context or to present new theories or reexamine time-honored ideas in the light of new findings. We recognized that science is guided by new technologies, by hard data, and by theories and ideas. Yet we were forced to conclude that, although investi gators were often anxious to publicize new methods and empirical fmdings, the same could not be said about broad hypotheses, underlying concepts, or in ferences Table of Contents1 Toward a Definition of Recovery of Function.- 1. The Problem Defined.- 2. Definitions of Recovery of Function.- 3. Recovery or Behavioral Sparing?.- 4. Recovery or Compensation?.- 5. Recovery as Absolute and Inferential.- 6. Mechanisms of Recovery.- 7. Summary and Conclusions.- References.- 2 Neural System Imbalances and the Consequence of Large Brain Injuries.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Subtotal Lesions.- 2.1. Normalization and Recovery of Function.- 2.2. Some Limitations.- 3. Complete Lesions.- 3.1. Recovery without Normalization.- 3.2. The Nature of the Behavioral Deficit.- 3.3. Some Supporting Data.- 3.4. The Chronic Consequence of Large Injuries.- 4. Conclusions.- References.- 3 Bases of Inductions of Recoveries and Protections from Amnesias.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Training Effects.- 3. Drug Effects.- 4. Memory and Remembering.- 5. Controversial Issues.- References.- 4 Neural Spare Capacity and the Concept of Diaschisis: Functional and Evolutionary Models.- 1. Introduction.- 1.1. Intimations of Spare Capacity.- 1.2. Do Large Ablations More Readily Reveal Spare Capacity?.- 1.3. Evolutionary and Functional Puzzle of Spare Capacity.- 2. The Elements of Brain Information Processing Are Diffuse Domains.- 2.1. Unrealistic Aspects of Machine Metaphors and the Bugaboo Mosaic.- 2.2. Diffuse Domains Are Adequate for Maintaining Distinctions: A Metaphor of the Brain as an Immense Set of Counters.- 2.3. Von Monakow’s Concept of Diaschisis.- 2.4. Experimental Studies of Diaschisis.- 2.5. Diaschisis in the Model.- 2.6. Implications of the Model for Understanding Early Brain Damage.- 3. Error and Reliability when Large Numbers of Subsystems Interact.- 3.1. Introduction to Neuroeconomics: Costs and Benefits in the Natural Selection of Spare Neural Capacity.- 3.2. Two Types of Safety Factor: Reiteration (Redundancy) and Aiming High.- 3.3. Numerical Demonstration of the Importance of the Reiterative Safety Factor.- 3.4. Implications of the Numerical Demonstration for Ablation Research.- 3.5. Reiterations Are Unlikely to Comprise Large, Complex Units.- 3.6. Relevance of Research on Brain Size for the Safety Factor Hypothesis.- 3.7. Implications when There Is Additional Loss of Tissue.- 4. Five Possible Nonneural Preadaptations for Safety Factor.- 4.1. Developmental Heterochrony.- 4.2. The Head as a Releaser of Imprinting at Birth.- 4.3. The Visual Proportions of Infants as Affectional Releasers.- 4.4. A Large Head on a Large Body Is Fearsome rather than Cute.- 4.5. Surface/Volume Ratio in Thermoregulation.- 5. An Important Implication of Nonneural Natural Selection Factors for Neural Information Processing, Diaschisis, and Recovery.- 6. Summary.- References.- 5 Kurt Goldstein and Recovery of Function.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Methodological Assumptions and Empirical Origins.- 3. Theoretical Approach.- 4. Localization.- 5. Psychological Deficits following Brain Damage.- 6. Psychological Testing of Brain-Damaged Patients.- 7. Recovery and Rehabilitation.- 8. Significance for Neuropsychology.- References.- 6 Assumptions about the Brain and Its Recovery from Damage.- 1. Mechanisms of Brain Function.- 2. MacLean and the Triune Brain.- 3. Multiple Functions of Neural Systems.- 4. The Effects of Damage.- 4.1. Are Any Changes “Absolute”?.- 4.2. Motivational Changes following Brain Damage.- 5. Secondary Effects of Brain Damage.- 6. Residual Visual Abilities.- 7. The Extent of Stroke-Induced Damage.- References.- 7 Mass Action and Equipotentiality Reconsidered.- 1. Introduction and Historical Roots.- 2. Do We Need Mass Action and Equipotentiality?.- 2.1. Principles of Cortical Function.- 2.2. Principles of Behavior.- 3. Evidence of Recovery and Nonrecovery.- 3.1. Distinguishing between Getting Better and Recovery.- 3.2. Examining the Evidence for “Recovery of Function”.- 3.3. Recovery, Mass Action, and Equipotentiality.- 4. Conclusions.- References.- 8 Margaret Kennard and Her “Principle” in Historical Perspective.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Education and Background.- 3. Lesion Development and Motor Function.- 4. Historical Antecedents.- 5. Deficits following Early Lesions.- 6. Theoretical Formulations.- 7. Serial Lesions.- 8. Other Pursuits and Later Contributions.- 9. Conclusions.- References.- 9 Infant Brain Injury: The Benefit of Relocation and the Cost of Crowding.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Relocation of Speech.- 2.1. The Phenomenon.- 2.2. Two Necessary Conditions for Speech Relocation.- 2.3. The Cost of Relocation: Crowding of Functions.- 2.4. Conclusions.- 3. Relocation of Functions and Crowding in Animals.- 3.1. Hemispheric Specialization and Asymmetry.- 3.2. Bilateral Brain Injury and Relocation.- 3.3. Infant Lesions and Compound Cue Discriminations.- 4. Some Final Comments.- References.- 10 Arguments against Redundant Brain Structures.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Too Much Brain.- 3. Neuronal Redundancy during Infancy.- 4. Restatement of Problem.- 5. The Motor System.- 6. The Visual System.- 7. The Auditory System.- 8. The Somatosensory System.- 9. Autonomic Functions.- 10. Comment.- References.- 11 Another Look at Vicariation.- 1. Vicariation: Relationship to Localization of Function.- 2. What Is Recovery?.- 3. Vicariation and Other Theories of Recovery.- 4. Attempts to Locate Recovered Function.- 5. Changing Concepts of Brain Function and Another Look at Vicariation.- 6. Conclusions.- References.- 12 Hughlings Jackson’s Theory of Localization and Compensation.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Some Aspect of Jackson’s Role in the Development of Modern Neurology.- 3. Jackson’s Theory of Localization and Its Derivative: Compensation.- 4. Critique: Historical and Contemporary.- 4.1. Time Frames.- 4.2. The Motor Model.- References.- 13 The Parcellation Theory and Alterations in Brain Circuitry after Injury.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Invasion.- 3. Overlap of Connections Is a Feature of Primitive and Developing Brains.- 4. Ontogenetic Parcellation.- 5. Cytodiversification.- 6. Experimentally Induced Sprouting and Accidental Brain Injury.- 7. Conclusion.- References.- 14 Trophic Hypothesis of Neuronal Cell Death and Survival.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Key Terms and Concepts.- 3. The Neuronotrophic Factor Hypothesis.- 4. Nerve Growth Factor: Its Presence and Competence in the CNS.- 5. Nerve Growth Factor’s Functional Roles in the CNS.- 6. Summary and Conclusions.- References.- 15 Sensory Cortical Reorganization following Peripheral Nerve Injury.- 1. Somatotopic Order in the Primary Somatosensory Cortex.- 2. Control of Somatotopic Order.- 3. Acetylcholine as a Permissive Agent for Neuronal Plasticity.- 4. Neuronal Responses following Deafferentation.- 5. The Effects of Acetylcholine on Neurons in Normal Somatosensory Cortex.- 6. Cellular Mechanisms.- 7. The Hypothesis.- 8. Summary.- References.- 16 Is Dendritic Proliferation of Surviving Neurons a Compensatory Response to Loss of Neighbors in the Aging Brain?.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Aging Brain.- 3. Regressive Influences.- 4. Balance of Influences.- References.- 17 Practical and Theoretical lssues in the Use of Fetal Brain Tissue Transplants to Promote Recovery from Brain Injury.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Specificity of Neural Connections between Host and Transplant Tissue.- 2.1. Some New Experimental Tests of Transplant Specificity.- 2.2. Are Transplants Morphologically “Normal”?.- 2.3. Is Homologous Embryonic Tissue Required to Obtain Recovery?.- 3. Is There a Critical Postoperative Period for Transplant Effectiveness?.- 4. Do Trophic Factors Play a Role in Transplant-Induced Recovery?.- 4.1. Recovery Seems to Persist when Transplants Are Removed.- 4.2. Do Transplants Release or Stimulate the Production of Trophic Substances?.- 4.3. Glial Cells May Play an Important Role in Transplant-Mediated Functional Recovery.- 5. Systemic Injections of Trophic Factors Can also Promote Functional Recovery.- 6. Problems and Risks in Using Embryonic Brain Tissue Grafts for the Treatment of Brain Injury.- 7. Conclusions.- References.- 18 Functional Electrical Stimulation and Its Application for the Rehabilitation of Neurologically Injured Individuals.- 1. Early History of Electrical Stimulation in Medicine.- 2. Recent History of Functional Electrical Stimulation for Patient Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury.- 3. Functional Electrical Stimulation.- 4. An Isokinetic Muscle Exerciser for Strength Training.- 5. An Aerobic Exercise Bicycle for Endurance Training.- 6. Physiological Changes and Physical Conditioning Responses to FES-Induced Active Physical Therapy.- 6.1. Background Information.- 6.2. Functional Electrical Stimulation as a Therapeutic Modality.- 6.3. Cardiovascular Responses.- 6.4. Thermoregulatory Responses.- 6.5. Muscular Response.- 7. Functional Electrical Stimulation and Walking.- 8. Summary.- References.- 19 Recovery of Language Disorders: Homologous Contralateral or Connected Ipsilateral Compensation?.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Right Hemisphere Compensation.- 3. Ipsilateral Structural Compensation.- 4. Factors in Recovery from Aphasia.- 4.1. Initial Severity.- 4.2. Time from Onset.- 4.3. Etiology.- 4.4. Lesion Size.- 5. Variations in Language Laterality and Anatomic Asymmetry.- 6. Conclusions.- References.- 20 Sensory Substitution and Recovery from “Brain Damage”.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Sensory Substitution.- 2.1. Vision Substitution.- 2.2. Tactile Auditory Substitution.- 2.3. Cutaneous Sensory Substitution in Leprosy Patients.- 2.4. Braille and Sign Language.- 2.5. Electromyographic Sensory Feedback.- 3. Physiological Considerations.- 3.1. Peripheral Factors.- 3.2. Central Nervous System Factors.- 4. Perceptual Considerations.- 5. Practical Considerations.- 6. Conclusions.- References.- 21 Emotion and Motivation in Recovery and Adaptation after Brain Damage.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Arousal, Emotion, and Motivation after Brain Damage.- 3. Some Clinical Examples of the Importance of Emotion and Motivation in Recovery after Brain Damage.- 4. The Problem of Motivation in Neurological Rehabilitation and the Limits of the Damaged Neurological System.- 5. The Relative Importance of Frontal Lobe Injury versus Temporal Lobe Injury for Recovery of Emotional and Motivational Deficits.- 6. A Note about Awareness and Its Importance in Psychiatric and Neurologically Oriented Therapies.- 7. Summary and Conclusions.- References.- 22 Recovery of Function: Sources of Controversy.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Assessing the Functional Organization of the Brain.- 3. Variability and the Concept of “Normative” Performance.- 4. Multiple Brain Changes and Causality.- 5. Recovery and the Null Hypothesis.- 6. Conclusions.- References.

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Book SynopsisInjury of the spinal cord has been known since antiquity. There is no cure for the injury and until modern times patients died rapidly from a combination of pressure sores and urinary tract infection. Treatment consists of preventing complications until the spine has stabilised and the patient can be rehabilitated to an independent life. History of the Treatment of Spinal Injuries explores how this treatment developed in the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, in Europe, Great Britain and latterly in the United States. It describes how these principles of treatment were recognised and explores the relationship and rivalry of the powerful personalities of the doctors who developed this treatment against the social background at different times.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "In this book Dr Silver who has devoted his life to the treatment of spinal injuries achieves a unique balance of historical perspective and neurological expertise... Dr Silver worked with Dr Guttmann for four years and so developed the expertise to become the Consultant in charge of the Liverpool Regional Paraplegic Centre... I can commend this book highly both to neurologists and to students of medical history." (From the Foreword by Sir Roger Bannister) "This was a thoroughly good read which I would recommend to anyone with an interest in spinal cord injury."(Lesley Casey, Alexander Harris)"This book deserves a honoured position on the shelf of medical history and will be a stimulus to every doctor who is excited by the challenge of conditions for which no cure is currently available."(M. Laurence, J Bone Joint Surg, 2004;86-B:1091.) "This book deserves a wide readership."(Mr. P. Edmond, J R Coll Surg Edinb Irel 2:3;185-186.) "This book catalogues nonoperative management for spinal injuries from antiquity through the 20th century. The wealth of detail on rehabilitation techniques and practitioners will interest rehabilitation specialists and students of the history of medicine. … By contrast, the best part of the volume will benefit all physicians. The book shows how Sir Ludwig Guttmann created the world’s first comprehensive spine injury center." (Robert M. Crowell, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 293 (12), March, 2005) "This is a history of physiotherapy in addition to a history of the treatment of spinal injuries and is as much about people as procedures. The text is divided up into clearly headed sections, which makes for quick reference and easy reading. It is extensively researched … and is worldwide in its scope." (Laurence Dopson, Physiotherapy, Vol. 91, 2005)Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Historical Survey. 2. The United Kingdom. 3. Sir Ludwig Guttmann (1899-1980) And The National Spinal Injuries Centre. 4. United States. 5. Canada. 6. The German-Speaking World. 7. France. 8. Discussion. 9. Conclusion. Bibliography. Glossary. About The Author. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition reflects the explosion of knowledge in basic science and clinical care for athletes with mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. Interest in management and methodology for making diagnoses and improving the clinical outcomes have changed dramatically. All U.S. states have laws dictating how sports concussion patients are cared for and require return to play decisions be coordinated with best practice methods. Epidemiology, classification, and biology of sports concussion, as well as, brain imaging,assessment tests, neuropsychological measures, and management strategies are covered. Illustrative clinical cases, correlative examples, and historical insights are featured.Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Sports Related Concussion. The Biomechanics and Pathophysiology of Concussion. Acute Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management of the Concussed Athlete. Severe and Catostrophic Head Injuries that can occur in Sports. Postconcussive Syndrome. Outpatient Care of the Concussed Athlete: Gauging Recovery to Tailor Rehabilitative Needs with Elizabeth M. Pieroth Psy.D. Return to Activity Following Concussion. Neuroimaging in Concussion with Matthew T. Walker, M.D. and Monther Qandeel, M.D.9. The Advent of Subconcussive/Repetative Concussive Injury and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy with John Lee M.D. Ph.D. Promising Advances in Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Book SynopsisThis book will provide all the basic details of neuroanaesthesia and how management of different neurosurgical cases may differ. Simple issues such as neurological examination of patient, understanding CT-scan and MRI scans along with anaesthetic management are discussed in simple language, making this book a ready-reckoner. The title provides an insight into all possible aspects of anesthetic management of neurosurgical and commonly encountered neurologic patients. The book also includes chapters related to allied specialities such as critical care, neurology and neuroradiology, making it a complete package.Trade ReviewI highly recommend this textbook for practicing anesthetists who encounter the opportunity to anesthetize for neurosurgical procedures. The language is easy to understand, the information is generally well organized and easy to follow, and the diagrams add value to the text.Margot Rumball, FANZCA Jamie W. Sleigh, MD Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine Waikato Hospital Hamilton, New Zealand, International Anesthesia Research SocietyI highly recommend this textbook for practicing anesthetists who encounter the opportunity to anesthetize for neurosurgical procedures. The language is easy to understand, the information is generally well organized and easy to follow, and the diagrams add value to the text.Margot Rumball, FANZCA Jamie W. Sleigh, MD Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine Waikato Hospital Hamilton, New Zealand, International Anesthesia Research SocietyThis book covers all important aspects relating to Neuroanesthesia. Fifty contributors from around the world who are experts in their areas of clinical experience provided specialized information in the various chapters. Mainly targeted to neuroanesthesiologists and anesthesiologists in training, this book provides important information on how to manage different neurosurgical, neurological, and neuroradiologic cases. This manual would be very interesting and educationalfor intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring technologists (IONM) as well as neurodiagnostic technologists being trained in operating room monitoring.Walt Banoczi, R. EEG/EP T., CNIM, CLTM ES, BVE, FASETNeurodiagnostic Technology Program, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CaliforniaTable of ContentsBasic principles of Neuroanaesthesia. Examining the neurosurgical patient. Monitoring the neurosurgical patient. Anaesthesia for neurosurgical patient. Positioning the neurosurgical patient. Fluid management of neurosurgical patient. Case-specific management. Pre- operative complications in neurosurgical patients. Basics of neuroradiology. Basics of neurointensive care. Special considerations. Appendix: Scales and Scores.

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Book SynopsisThis book is written for clinicians and engineers looking to learn about the new and exciting uses of ultrasound. Because it focuses on applications of ultrasound specifically for neurosurgery, the book addresses some of the reasons the use of ultrasound in neurosurgery has been slow compared to other fields of medicine (for example, cardiology, orthopedics, etc.). While review papers and books on similar topics have been published, these are not fully comprehensive nor up to date on all of the potential applications of ultrasound in neurosurgery. Our hope is to provide researchers within the field a new title that will expand their understanding of the burgeoning field of ultrasound in neurosurgery.

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Book SynopsisThe earliest human known to have the capability of walking erect on two legs is Sahelanphropus, who lived 6 million years ago. The ability to stand erect led to required extensive changes in the human skeleton, including significant changes in the cervical spine. In modern humans, the cervical spine holds the head upright and gives it great mobility. The combination of great mobility in this spinal segment combined with the requirement that it carry significant weight makes the cervical spine susceptible to a wide variety of pathologies. The cervical spine not only supports the head upright, but acts as a channel for the full set of neural elements connecting the brain with all near and distant parts of the body; thus, pathologies involving the spinal column in this segment directly affect the cervical spinal cord and exiting nerve roots. Today, excellence in spine surgery requires a thorough understanding of spinal anatomy, relevant neurology, and biomechanics, as well as skilled use of a variety of surgical techniques. The surgeon must master the ability to effectively select from a wide and constantly changing variety of alternative instrumentations and surgical approaches. In addition, the trend towards reducing the invasiveness of surgical procedures has led to the use of smaller and smaller tools and smaller surgical incisions with more limited views of the relevant anatomy. As a result of the rapid pace of change, the choice of an optimal technique in any given situation is increasingly complex. In this book, we begin with a basic review of anatomy, neurology, neurophysiology, and biomechanics. We also discuss clinical and radiological assessment required for a differential diagnosis, and present a thorough discussion of the importance of sagittal alignment of the spine and the utility of gait analysis. We proceed with a thorough discussion of nontraumatic pathologies causing cervical myelopathy, beginning with the craniocervical junction down through the subaxial spine, in pediatric and adult populations. This discussion includes steps in the differential diagnosis for specific pathologies, surgical techniques and nuances, radiation-based treatment alternatives, and special topics ranging from the use of stem cells to robotics and endoscopic surgery. We have attempted to provide both fundamental and state-of-the-art knowledge and to share the rich experience of some of the leading spine surgeons worldwide, with the aim of enabling surgeons at all levels to advance their own capabilities for performing safe and successful procedures in this area of complex anatomy.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Descriptive Anatomy and Embryology of the Cervical Spine; Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine; Differential Diagnosis of the Cervical Spine: Clinical Evaluation; Electrophysiological Assessment in Cervical Spine Disorders; Radiological Evaluation of the Non-Traumatic Cervical Spine; Sagittal Alignment of the Cervical Spine; Utility of Gait Analysis in Patients with Cervical Myelopathy; Timing of the Diagnosis in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy; Indications and Timing of Surgery in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy; Stem Cell Therapy in the Management of Cervical Degenerative Disease; C1-2 Instability and Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy; Cervical Decompression and Fusion through an Anterior Approach; Posterior Cervical Decompression with Cervical Laminoplasty; Posterior Approaches to the Cervical Spine Cervical Decompression and Fusion through an Anterior Approach; Tumors of the Craniocervical Junction; Surgical Approaches to the Craniocervical Junction for Neoplastic Lesions; Surgical Approaches in Metastatic Disease Involving the Craniocervical Junction; Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors; Intradural Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors; En Bloc Resection of Primary Bone Tumors of the Cervical Spine: Surgical Considerations and Avoiding Complications; Surgical Management of Spinal Metastases Involving the Cervical Spine; Advanced Radiotherapy for the Primary Tumors in Cervical Spine; Advanced Radiotherapy for Metastatic Disease of the Cervical Spine; Stereotactic Radiosurgery for the Management of Intradural Neoplasms of the Cervical Spine; Cervical Kyphosis and Scoliosis; Vertebral Osteomyelitis, Discitis, and Epidural Abscess of the Cervical Spine in Intravenous Drug Users; Cervical Myelopathy of Vascular Origin; Cervical Myelopathy in Pediatric Patients; The Cervical Spine in Achondroplasia; Tuberculosis of the Cervical Spine; The Role of Sagittal Alignment in Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy; Fusion Techniques for C1C2 Instability; Transoral Approach for the Lesions of the Dens; Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to the Craniocervical Junction; Full-Endoscopic Surgical Strategies with Anterior and Posterior Approaches; Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: The Controversy between Use of an Interbody Graft with Anterior Plating versus a Stand-Alone Cage; Cervical Disc Arthroplasty; Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery in the Cervical Spine; Operative Neurophysiology of the Cervical Spine; Surgical Complications with the Anterior Approach; Surgical Complications with the Posterior Approach; The Future of Cervical Myelopathy Management; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe book is a practical guide for neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists willing to better understand the contemporary multimodal management of neurosurgical diseases including, but not limited to, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Since its invention 1950s, SRS has dramatically impacted the treatment and prognosis of several neurosurgical diseases such as brain and spine metastases, intracranial and spinal arteriovenous malformations, benign head and spine tumors, functional neurological diseases, etc. The book is formed by 35 chapters encompassing all aspects of SRS, from basic principles to the traditional and novel clinical applications. Each chapter points out the current evidence-based indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of SRS and other techniques that should be considered as an alternative or as a complement to SRS.Table of ContentsVolume 1 -- Dedication; Foreword; Preface; A Brief History; Concepts of Physics; Concepts of Radiobiology; Stereotaxis: Principles and Techniques; The Radiosurgical Plan; Critical Structures and Their Tolerance to Radiation; Gamma Knife Radiosurgery; Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiosurgery; Cyberknife Radiosurgery; Radiosurgery; Spinal Radiosurgery. Volume 2 -- Brain Metastasis; Spinal Metastasis and Malignant Tumors of the Spine; Meningioma; Hemangiopericytoma; Vestibular Schwannoma; Non-Vestibular Cranial Nerve Schwannoma (NVCNS); Benign Tumors of the Spine; Sellar and Parasellar Tumors; Craniopharyngioma; Hypothalamic Hamartoma; Sinonasal and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma; Paraganglioma of the Head and of the Neck; Chordoma and Chondrosarcoma of the Head and of the Spine; Glial Tumors; Hemangioblastoma of the Head and of the Spine; Pediatric Brain Cancers; Arteriovenous Malformation of the Brain; Spinal Cord Arteriovenous Malformation; Dural Arteriovenous Fistula; Cavernous Malformation; Trigeminal Neuralgia; Movement Disorders; Medically-Refractory Epilepsy; Psychiatric Disorders; Index.

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Book SynopsisNowadays, neurovascular diseases represent a field of enormous interest in clinical and surgical areas because of their complex management and recent advances about surgical and endovascular techniques. The difficult decision-making process at the base of these pathologies comprehends a wide series of treatment options which ought to be mastered by all the specialists facing the neurovascular pathology. This book addresses every aspect of the most common neurovascular diseases, as intracranial aneurysms, brain and spinal cord AVMs and cavernous angiomas, cranial and spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas, as well as spontaneous cerebral haemorrhages. It also focuses on the newer technologies regarding the intraoperative imaging of the cerebral blood flow. A large part is dedicated to the surgical approaches, but also tips and tricks of the management of these complex pathologies, presented by expert and world-renowned neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and other specialists. The first section reviews the anatomy of the skull base, cranial and spinal cord vasculature. The second analyses in detail the diagnosis, decision-making process, preoperative evaluation and surgical planning of the most common surgical neurovascular diseases. The third reports the most common surgical approaches employed for cranial neurovascular diseases, whereas the fourth miscellaneous section is mainly dedicated to the peculiar aspects regarding the management of giant and complex aneurysms, endovascular techniques, and also the role of radiosurgery for specific intra-axial vascular lesions. A further chapter describes the technical aspects regarding the use of indocyanine green and fluorescein videoangiography during neurovascular surgery. The main valuable strengths of this book lie in its case-based conception and wide number of coloured figures, tables and treatment algorithms. In its structured organization, this book serves as a practical case-based guide for neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, residents, fellows, physicians and medical students involved in the field of neuroscience. The book enables all these specialists to gain high-value insights into the preoperative evaluation, planning, surgical techniques, pitfalls, prevention and management of complications of the surgical neurovascular pathology. Thanks to the contribution of different world-renowned neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and experts, this book also promotes an updated overview of the most recent advances in neurovascular and neuroendovascular surgery, at the same time encouraging an interdisciplinary approach.Table of ContentsPreface; Microsurgical Anatomy of the Cranial Base; Vascular Anatomy of the Cranial Anterior Circulation; Vascular Anatomy of the Cranial Posterior Circulation; Vascular Anatomy of the Spinal Cord; Intracranial Aneurysms; Brain Arteriovenous Malformations; Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations; Brain and Spinal Cord Cavernous Malformations; Cranial and Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Cerebral Hemorrhages; Principles of Neuroanesthesia; Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Neurovascular Surgery; Intraoperative Evaluation of Cerebral Blood Flow; Pterional Approach; Trans-Eyebrow Keyhole Approach; Cranio-Orbito-Zygomatic Approach; Interhemispheric Approach; Subtemporal Approach; Retrosigmoid Approach; Far Lateral Approach; Combined Petrosal Approach; Approaches for Brain and Spinal Cord Arteriovenous Malformations; Approaches for Brain and Spinal Cord Cavernous Malformations; Approaches for Brain and Spinal Cord Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Endoscope-Assisted Microneurosurgery for Intracranial Aneurysms; Surgical Management of Giant Intracranial Aneurysms; Revascularization Techniques for Complex Intracranial Aneurysms; Endovascular Treatments for Intracranial Aneurysms and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Preoperative Embolization of Brain Arteriovenous Malformation; Radiosurgery for Brain and Spinal Cord Arteriovenous and Cavernous Malformations; Intraoperative Indocyanine Green and Fluorescein Videoangiography of Brain and Spinal Cord Vascular Lesions; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of Motor Disorders reinforces the reputation gained by earlier editions. The book provides a detailed and practical account of motor disorders that will appeal to specialists as well as to general physicians and trainees while, at the same time, providing a convenient but thorough summary of advances in the field. The book brings together the entire spectrum of motor disorders and thereby aids in the evaluation, diagnosis, and distinction of these various disorders. The book provides an account of any disorder with motor manifestations, and does so through the perspective of many different subspecialties in order to provide a truly comprehensive but concise account of the subject matter.

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Book SynopsisLandmark text from an international team of authors which is the first to address this complex field in a single, comprehensive volume. This book is am official product of the Scoliosis Research Society, it brings the essential information necessary for treating spinal deformities. More than 800 illustrations demonstrate correct methods for spinal surgery. The treatment of spinal deformities has developed at an amazing pace over the last several decades. This landmark text, an official product of the Scoliosis Research Society, is the first to address this complex field in a single, comprehensive volume. An international team of authors brings you the essential information necessary for treating spinal deformities. More than 800 illustrations demonstrate correct methods for spinal surgery. The book begins with an introduction to surgical anatomy and then goes on to cover such topics as: physiology; pharmacology; neurology; radiology; instrumentation; and much more! Every aspect of spinal deformities is discussed, from initial diagnosis and underlying causes, to treatment, complications, and rehabilitation for people of all ages--from infants to senior citizens.Table of ContentsSECTION 1 Gross Anatomy 1 Surgical Anatomy of the Sacrum and Pelvis 2 Surgical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine 3 Surgical Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine 4 Surgical Anatomy of the Cervical Spine 5 Muscles and Ligaments SECTION 2 Microanatomy 6 Development and Maturation of the Spine and Spinal Cord 7 Microscopic Anatomy of Bone 8 Macro- and Microscopic Anatomy of the Disk and End Plate 9 Nervous System SECTION 3 Physiology 10 Physiology of Bone 11 Nerve and Muscle Physiology 12 Pulmonary and Chest Cage Physiology 13 Electrophysiology 14 Cerebral Spinal Fluid Physiology SECTION 4 Biomechanics 15 Biomechanics 16 Biomechanics of the Intervertebral Disk 17 Spine Testing Modalities SECTION 5 Pharmacology 18 Antibiotic Therapy in Spine Surgery 19 Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Pharmacologic Treatment 20 Pharmacologic Agents that Minimize Perioperative Blood Loss in Spine Surgery 21 Common Medications in Spinal Afflictions SECTION 6 Pathology 22 Pathophysiology of Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease 23 Spinal Inflammatory Arthritides 24 Spinal Neuroarthropathy (Charcot's Spine) 25 Pyogenic Vertebral Infection 26 Coagulation Disorders in Spine Surgery 27 Blood Conservation Strategies in Spine Surgery 28 Management of Metastatic Disease to the Spine SECTION 7 Clinical Evaluation 29 Evaluation of the Patient with Congenital Spine Deformity 30 Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with a Spine Deformity (Scoliosis, Kyphosis) 31 Clinical Evaluation for Neuromuscular Scoliosis and Kyphosis 32 Evaluation of Back Pain in the Spinal Deformity Patient SECTION 8 Neurology 33 Spinal Cord Injury, Reflexes, and Syndromes 34 Anterior Horn Cell Disease: Poliomyelitis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Acute Transverse Myelitis 35 Congenital and Developmental Spinal Cord Abnormalities: Syringomyelia, Tethered Cord, Diastematomyella, Diplomyelia 36 The Spine in Friedrich's Ataxia, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Familial Dysautonomia 37 Cerebral Palsy, Myelodysplasia, Hydrosyringomyelia, Rett Syndrome, and Muscular Dystrophies SECTION 9 Anesthesia 38 Anesthetic Considerations for Spinal Surgery SECTION 10 Radiology 39 Radiology SECTION 11 Rehabilitation 40 Rehabilitation SECTION 12 Treatment of the Adult Spine 41 Operative Management of Degenerative Lumbar Stenosis 42 Degenerative Disk Disease and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine 43 Adult Spine Trauma 44 Inflammatory Arthritis of the Spine 45 Vertebral Osteomyelitis 46 Neoplasms of the Spinal Column SECTION 13 Surgical Techniques 47 Tables and Positioning 48 Halo and Cranial Traction 49 Approaches to the Cervical Spine 50 Open Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgical Approaches 51 Cervical Decompression 52 Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 53 Spine Fusion 54 Spine Osteotomy and Resection 55 Staging Plus Complications of Approaches 56 Thoracoplasty 57 Endoscopic and Mini-Open Approaches to the Spine SECTION 14 Instrumentation and Complications 58 Basic Principles of Deformity Correction 59 A Biomechanical Approach to Posterior Spinal Instrumentation: Principles and Applications 60 Sacropelvic Fixation in Spinal Deformity 61 Neurological Injury Complicating Surgery 62 Postoperative Complications 63 Revision Surgery SECTION 15 Pediatric Spine 64 Etiology of Scoliosis 65 Idiopathic Scoliosis: Prevalence and Natural History 66 Congenital Scoliosis and Kyphosis 67 Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Child's Spine 68 The Spine in Skeletal Syndromes and Dysplasias 69 Neuromuscular Scoliosis 70 Pediatric Spine Trauma 71 Spine Tumors in Childhood and Adolescence SECTION 16 Deformities 72 Idiopathic Scoliosis: General Considerations, Natural History, and Treatment Guidelines 73 Bracing in Scoliosis 74 Spinal Deformities Associated with Metabolic Diseases 75 Perioperative Blood and Blood Product Management for Spinal Deformity Surgery 76 Scheuermann's Kyphosis 77 Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis 78 Intraoperative and Immediate Postoperative Complications of Spinal Deformity Surgery

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Book SynopsisSurgery of the Cranial Nerves of the Posterior Fossa is a comprehensive book which covers the anatomy, diagnosis, clinical and laboratory research, surgical management and theories of disorders of the cranial nerves of the posterior fossa. It focuses on refining surgical problem–solving skills and discusses the technical challenges encountered when treating this dense anatomic arena. The author also presents opposing views in an effort to offer a full range of theory and approach. Surgery of the Cranial Nerves of the Posterior Fossa does not endorse one technique over another, but rather educates physicians as to the realistic and, ultimately, best options they can offer their patients. (Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

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Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated book on Cushing's pioneering career Derived from Harvey Cushing's remarkable personal collection in the Brain Tumor Registry, The Legacy of Harvey Cushing: Profiles of Patient Care presents a stunning historical account of Cushing's surgical cases and research from 1905 to 1930. This beautifully illustrated book features 800 of Cushing's surgical drawings and photographs of patients and tumor specimens. Preserved untouched for sixty years in the Yale University Library, the images provide the earliest catalog of neurological and neuropathological disease and reveal the techniques employed by the founder of modern neurosurgery. The editors have carefully integrated these high-quality photographs and illustrations into a compelling narrative constructed from patients' hospital records and Cushing's meticulous notes at preoperative and postoperative stages of management. Discharge notes, letters from the family of patients, photographs of patients (years after surgery), and death reports further humanize each clinical case and speak to Cushing's lasting dedication to his patients. The book provides a glimpse of the extraordinary contribution that both Cushing and his patients made to the progress of neurological surgery in the twentieth century. This unique book will be prized by today's generation of neurological surgeons and neuropathologists. A co-publication of Thieme and the American Association of Neurological SurgeonsTrade ReviewThis is not just any run-of-the-mill medical history book. It is, peculiarly, a coffee table book...on neurosurgery...it is a book that can be opened and appreciated, on almost any page, by any physician. The most notable feature is the high-resolution patient portraits...This is a book that for years to come will be chanced on by bored first-year medical students trolling the shelves of medical school libraries for something to make them feel connected to clinical medicine. It will provide the needed relief. The patients portrayed remain, to this day, real and alive.--Journal of the American Medical Association

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Book SynopsisA single-volume resource for detailed coverage of the anatomy, function, and pathology of the cranial nerves with CT and MRI correlation This beautifully illustrated book combines a detailed exposition of the anatomy and function of the cranial nerves with practical coverage of clinical concepts for the assessment and differential diagnosis of cranial nerve dysfunction. An introductory chapter provides a brief overview of cranial nerve anatomy and function, skull base anatomy, classification of pathologies, and imaging approaches. Each of the twelve chapters that follow is devoted to in-depth coverage of a different cranial nerve. These chapters open with detailed discussion of the various functions of each nerve and normal anatomy. The authors then describe common lesions and present a series of cases that are complemented by CT images and MRIs to illustrate disease entities that result in cranial nerve dysfunction. Features Concise descriptions in a bulleted outline format enable rapid reading and review Tables synthesize key information related to anatomy, function, pathology, and imaging More than 300 high-quality illustrations and state-of-the-art CT and MR images demonstrate important anatomic concepts and pathologic findings Pearls emphasize clinical information and key imaging findings for diagnosis and treatment Appendices include detailed information on brainstem anatomy, pupil and eye movement control, parasympathetic ganglia, and cranial nerve reflexes This book is an indispensable reference for practicing physicians and trainees in neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, radiology, and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. It will also serve as a valuable resource for students seeking to gain a solid understanding of the anatomy, function, and pathology of the cranial nerves.Trade Review"Unique...provid[es] clear, concise descriptions...the first of its kind to offer a detailed look at the imaging findings of each cranial nerve in both normal and pathological states."--Journal of Neurosurgery "This book reaches its objective. It must be part of the library of the neurological surgery student as a useful tool for understanding basic anatomy and physiology, as well as the most common pathologies and the basic neuroradiology of the cranial nerves. We strongly recommend it."-- World Neurosurgery "This book is of interest to everyone who aims a solid understanding of the cranial nerves." --Central European Neurosurgery [The authors] should be congratulated...unique...fills a void in the neuroanatomical literature by providing clear, concise descriptions...the first of its kind to offer a detailed look at the imaging findings of each cranial nerve in both normal and pathological states...a useful volume for both the current generations of professionals and those to come.--Journal of Neurosurgery symptoms presented by each particular process. In conclusion, the book is of high quality because of the clear, didactic information provided and its iconography, and it will be definitely useful to the resident approaching the study of neuroradiology and to more senior members of the department as an informative textbook to consult.--Clinical Imaging In summary the book is a useful and enjoyable look into the teaching files of some terrific and experienced neuroscientists- Radiology This book reaches its objective. It must be part of the library of the neurological surgery student as a useful tool for understanding basic anatomy and physiology, as well as the most common pathologies and the basic neuroradiology of the cranial nerves. We strongly recommend it.-- World Neurosurgery “This book is of interest to everyone who aims a solid understanding of the cranial nerves.” Central European Neurosurgery "Well illustrated...[in] well laid out format...the images are of high quality, and the material covers a welath of pathology."--American Journal of Neuroradiology "Provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-read review of the cranial nerves...provides an accurate and detailed description of anatomy and function of each nerve. Few comprehensive review books have been written on the subject of cranial nerves that include detailed radiology information such as this book...a repetitive and predictable bullet-style format offering the busy clinician a quick review between seeing patients...an excellent review...a user-friendly reference book...an easy to read, yet comprehensive reference guide for the busy clinician...a useful supplement...excellent quality of the diagrams and imaging pictures."--Head & Neck "Fills a traditional void in the clinical neuroscience literature. Particularly noteworthy is Appendix A which succinctly covers the complex realm of brainstem anatomy and function...a unique, and thus important, addition to the Neurological as well as medical education literature."--MedicalScienceBooks.com "A comprehensive review of the cranial nerves using a problem-based format...good resource for board preparation...high-yield...provid[es] great imaging [and] helpful graphs and figures...the cases are a great way to learn."--Doody's ReviewTable of ContentsThe 12 cranial nerves will each have their own individual chapter. Each chapter will cover anatomic information regarding the origin, course, and function of the cranial nerve, followed by differential diagnosis of the various pathologies affecting the nerve accompanied by imaging examples with associated description. Each chapter will include 1-3 line drawings, 3-12 radiographs of normal anatomy, and 8-30 radiographs of pathology.

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Book SynopsisPresents evidence-based information on idiopathic scoliosis treatment and outcomes Based on over a decade of research and observation conducted by the members of the Harms Study Group and other spinal deformity experts from around the world, this must-have clinical reference provides focused coverage of the most current evaluation and treatment guidelines for idiopathic scoliosis. It draws on case studies to guide readers through specific surgical and nonoperative approaches to the multiple types of adolescent idiopathic spinal deformity, including practical information on the rationale for each approach, techniques, and results. Features:In-depth information culled from vast clinical data of world-renowned experts in the Harms Study Group Curve assessment and treatment recommendations listed by curve type and pattern - Comprehensive discussion of pathogenesis and epidemiology, osteobiologics for spinal fusion, anesthesia for scoliosis surgery, surgical complications, and more Chapters on key treatment decisions, such as the selection of fusion levels, that teach readers how to critically address clinical questionsMore than 600 high-quality illustrations, including numerous full-color clinical photographs, detailed line drawings, and complementary high-resolution radiographs This state-of-the-art text is ideal for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and spine fellows, and is an invaluable companion for any practitioner involved in the surgical and nonsurgical care of patients with spinal deformity.Trade ReviewIt is a valuable resource for residents, fellows, or young surgeons with an interest in scoliosis surgery because of the concise manner it goes through basic fundamentals of idiopathic scoliosis treatment up to the most complex cases.--AANS Young Neurosurgeons' Newsletter This guide will undoubtedly become a primary reference for those who provide care for patients with idiopathic scoliosis, and the editors and authors should be commended on producing this outstanding and valuable esource. It should appeal to spinal surgeons at all levels, including residents in neurological or orthopedic surgery, spine fellows, and practicing surgeons involved in the treatment of spinal deformity.--Journal of NeurosurgeryTable of ContentsChapter 1 History of the Treatment of Scoliosis Chapter 2 Basic Principles of Scoliosis Treatment Chapter 3 Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Scoliosis Chapter 4 Epidemiology of Idiopathic Scoliosis Chapter 5 Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of the Scoliotic Patient Chapter 6 The Importance of the Sagittal Plane: Spinopelvic Considerations Chapter 7 The Case For Bracing Chapter 8 The Case Against Bracing Chapter 9 Classification of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis for Surgical Intervention Chapter 10 Biomechanics and Reduction of Scoliosis Chapter 11 Anesthesia for Scoliosis Surgery Chapter 12 Selective versus Nonselective Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Chapter 13 Selection of Fusion Levels Chapter 14 Posterior Correction Techniques in Late-onset Scoliosis Chapter 15 The Use of Traction in Treating Large Scoliotic Curves in Idiopathic Scoliosis Chapter 16 The Treatment of Rigid Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Releases, Osteotomies, and Apical Vertebral Column Resection Chapter 17 Surgical Treatment of the Right Thoracic Curve Pattern Chapter 18 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Treatment of the Double Thoracic Curve Pattern in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Chapter 19 The Surgical Treatment Of Lumbar and Thoracolumbar Curve Patterns (Lenke Type 5): Anterior versus Posterior Approach Chapter 20 The Surgical Treatment of Double and Triple Curves (Lenke Types 3, 4, and 6) Chapter 21 Outcomes of Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Chapter 22 Complications in Surgery for Spinal Deformity Chapter 23 Spinopelvic Fixation in Idiopathic Scoliosis Chapter 24 Untreated Late-onset Idiopathic Scoliosis and Revision Surgery in Adults Chapter 25 Osteobiological Agents for Spinal Fusion Chapter 26 Electrophysiological Monitoring Chapter 27 Correction Without Fusion Chapter 28 The Impact of Genetics Research on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned experts debate key topics in pediatric neurosurgery In Controversies in Pediatric Neurosurgery, leading clinicians from around the globe present concrete advice and frank commentary on alternative options for the treatment and management of specific cranial and spinal disorders. Each succinct, easily accessible chapter addresses a different condition in a point/counterpoint format that discusses the pros and cons of the various treatment options, including surgical approaches and techniques. This highly practical, balanced coverage equips readers to make well-informed choices when selecting the most appropriate treatment modality for a particular diagnosis. Features: Lessons Learned at the end of each chapter, in which the authors summarize the debate with multiple viewpoints and carefully considered recommendations based on published evidence and their own clinical experience Incisive dialogue on twenty hot topics in the field, including how to manage arachnoid cysts, craniosynostosis, tethered cord, hydrocephalus, chiari malformations, epilepsy, aneurysms, and more Clinical and personal insights from international contributors on the variability of surgical training, experience, and available resources in different parts of the world Guidance on how to discuss treatment options and strategies to patients and their families This book is essential reading for every clinician, resident, or fellow who needs a firm understanding of the most controversial issues in pediatric neurosurgery to be able to make the best decision for the appropriate treatment option for patients in their care. Trade ReviewUseful as a measure of alternatives are currently available...excellent ilustrations.--Doody's Review I would certainly recommend this book as a good addition to a general neurosurgeons library or to the department library in most neurosurgical departments. Journal of NeurosurgeryTable of ContentsI Intracranial 1 Arachnoid Cyst 2 Communicating Hydrocephalus 3 Noncommunicating Hydrocephalus 4 Compartmentalized Hydrocephalus 5 Slit Ventricle Syndrome 6 Craniopharyngioma 7 Optic Pathway/Hypothalamic Gliomas 8 Ependymomas 9 Scaphocephaly/Sagittal Synostosis 10 Deformational Plagiocephaly 11 Intracranial Suppuration 12 Chiari Malformations 13 Intractable Epilepsy 14 Moyamoya Disease 15 Pediatric Aneurysms II Intraspinal 16 Myelomeningocele 17 Lipomyelomeningocele/Tethered Cord 18 Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors 19 Spasticity 20 Syringomyelia

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Book SynopsisControversies in Neurosurgery II reflects real-world situations where multiple treatment options are often considered for difficult neurosurgical cases. Each chapter begins with an opening case in which experts describe the pros and cons of different treatment methodologies and operative techniques, helping neurosurgeons select the best treatment plan for individual patients in their practice. It is informed with the expertise of more than 100 of the world's preeminent neurosurgeons. Key features: Experts from all over the world offer their opinions on more than 20 controversial "hot" topics in neurosurgery, including a discussion about whether transcranial or endoscopic approaches are the better option for resecting colloid cysts and a lively debate about the optimal treatment of giant ophthalmic artery aneurysms All treatment options are presented concisely in one volume, so that neurosurgeons don't have to spend time consulting other sources The moderators' conclusion at the end of each chapter explains the scientific evidence about the case and synthesizes the views presented Controversies in Neurosurgery II will be treasured by neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents as well as by neurologists and neuroradiologists and will be a key volume in their medical libraries for years to come.

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Book SynopsisA collection of core procedures for the neurosurgeon… 2015 PROSE Award First Prize Winner! Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Cranial presents core surgical procedures in a concise, highly didactic format, enabling surgeons to quickly grasp their essence from the bulleted text and superb illustrations that accompany them. Expert neurosurgeons specializing in the cranial region describe how they perform common procedures and offer surgical tips and pearls. Key Features: Distills a wealth of information in a concise, step-by-step format, making it easy for novice surgeons to review how procedures are performed Includes more than 150 surgical procedures for the cranial region, each accompanied by high-quality, original illustrations Presents topics in either a pathology-based or an approach-based manner Consistently organizes the procedures into the headings Introduction and Background, Operative Detail and Preparation, Outcomes and Postoperative Course, and References, enabling rapid reference Neurosurgeons at all levels, from residents learning procedures to experienced practitioners needing a quick refresher, will find this book, along with its companion volume, Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Spine and Peripheral Nerves, to be invaluable resources throughout their surgical careers.Table of ContentsGeneral and Advanced Cranial Approaches Anterior Fossa and Convexity 1 Convexity and Parasagittal Approaches 2 Pterional Craniotomy 3 Frontal and Bifrontal Craniotomy 4 Modified One-Piece Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy 5 Interhemispheric Transcallosal Transchoroidal Approach to the Third Ventricle 6 Eyebrow Approach Middle Fossa 7 Temporal Approach 8 Subtemporal Craniotomy Approach 9 Combined Anterior and Posterior Petrosectomy Posterior Fossa 10 Translabyrinthine Approach 11 Presigmoid Craniotomy 12 Retrosigmoid Approach 13 Lateral Suboccipital Craniotomy 14 Far Lateral and Extreme Far Lateral Approaches to the Craniocervical Junction 15 Midline Suboccipital Infratentorial Craniotomy Intracranial Tumor Neurosurgery Glioma 16 Glioma Resection 17 Glioblastoma 18 Supratentorial Glioma 19 Oligodendroglioma 20 Low-Grade Gliomas 21 Insular Gliomas 22 Optic Pathway Gliomas 23 Hypothalamic Gliomas 24 Brainstem Gliomas Meningioma 25 Meningiomas: General Surgical Management 26 Convexity Meningiomas 27 Parasagittal Meningioma 28 Torcular Meningiomas 29 Tentorial Meningiomas 30 Olfactory Groove and Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas 31 Orbital Meningioma 32 Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas 33 Petroclival Meningiomas 34 Clinoidal Meningiomas 35 Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas Intraventricular Tumors 36 Lateral Ventricular Tumors 37 Third Ventricular Tumors 38 Transvermian Approach to Fourth Ventricular Tumors 39 Telovelar Approach to Fourth Ventricular Tumors 40 Ependymoma 41 Choroid Plexus Tumors 42 Central Neurocytoma Posterior Fossa and Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors 43 Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors 44 Vestibular Schwannoma 45 Epidermoid and Dermoid Tumors 46 Foramen Magnum Tumors 47 Paraganglioma (Glomus Jugulare Tumors) 48 Hemangioblastoma Other Skull Base Tumor Approaches 49 Pineal Region Tumors: Occipital Transtentorial Approach 50 Supracerebellar Infratentorial Approach to the Pineal Region Tumors with Bony Involvement of the Skull 51 Clival Chordomas: Lateral Approaches 52 Chordoma 53 Ossifying Fibromas and Fibrous Dysplasias Metastatic Tumors 54 Ethesioneuroblastoma (Olfactory Neuroblastoma) 55 Primary CNS Lymphoma 56 Metastatic Disease of the Brain Sellar and Parasellar Tumors 57 Pituitary Adenomas and the Transphenoidal Approach 58 Cranial Approaches to Sellar and Parasellar Tumors Endoscopic Neurosurgery 59 Endonasal Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach to the Sellae 60 Endoscopic Approach to Craniopharyngioma 61 Expanded Endonasal Approaches to Nonpituitary Tumors 62 Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy 63 Endoscopic Aqueductoplasty 64 Skull Base Reconstruction and Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks after Endonasal Approaches Cerebrovascular Surgery Aneurysm Surgery 65 Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Surgical Repair 66 Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Clipping 67 Carotid Termination Aneurysms 68 Clinoidal and Infraclinoid Carotid Aneurysms 69 Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms 70 Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms 71 Distal Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms 72 Pericallosal Artery Aneurysm (Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery Aneurysms) 73 Subtemporal Approach to Basilar Tip Aneurysms 74 Anterior Petrosectomy Approach to Retrosellar and Upper Clival Basilar Aneurysms 75 Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms 76 Vertebral Artery Aneurysms: Far Lateral Approach 77 Multiple Intracranial Aneurysms 78 Traumatic Intracranial Aneurysms 79 Surgical Management of Giant Intracranial Aneurysms Vascular Disease and Malformation Surgery 80 Surgical Management of Acute Carotid Occlusion 81 Cavernous Malformation (Supratentorial) 82 Cavernous Malformation (Infratentorial) 83 Resection of Cortical Arteriovenous Malformations 84 Resection of Deep Arteriovenous Malformations 85 Extracranial to Intracranial Arterial Bypass: Superficial Temporal Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery 86 Indirect Revascularization Techniques: Encephalomyosynangiosis 87 Surgical Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage 88 Approaches to Cerebral Veins and Dural Sinuses Extracranial Vascular Surgery 89 Carotid Endarterectomy 90 Exposure of the Vertebral Artery: Lateral Approaches Endovascular Techniques 91 Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysm 92 Endovascular Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations of the Brain 93 Endovascular Treatment of Carotid-Cavernous Fistulas 94 Endovascular Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas 95 Endovascular Treatment of Vein of Galen (VOG) Malformations 96 Endovascular Treatment of Carotid Occlusion 97 Endovascular Management of Extranial Carotid and Vertebral Artery Aneurysms and Dissections 98 Balloon Test Occlusion for the Carotid and Vertebral Arteries 99 Cerebral Balloon Angioplasty for Vasospasm 100 Angioplasty of the Extracranial Carotid Artery and Other Extracranial Locations 101 Liquid Embolization of Vascular Lesions Cranial Trauma Neurosurgery 102 Supratentorial Extraaxial Hematoma Evacuation 103 Acute Subdural Hematoma 104 Chronic Subdural Hematomas 105 Intraparenchymal Hematoma 106 Posterior Fossa Decompression for Extraaxial and Intraaxial Cerebellar Hematoma 107 Decompressive Craniectomy 108 Projectile Head Injuries 109 Craniofacial Reconstruction for Trauma 110 External Ventricular Drain and Ventricular Access Devices 111 Intracranial Pressure Bolt Cranial Infections 112 Infected Bone Flap 113 Subdural Empyema 114 Cerebral Abscess 115 Neurocysticercosis Stereotactic Neurosurgery Stereotactic Operative Procedures 116 Frame-Based Stereotactic Brain Biopsy 117 Frameless Stereotactic Brain Biopsy Stereotactic Radiosurgical Procedures 118 Image-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery 119 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery 120 Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Tumors 121 Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Arteriovenous Malformation 122 Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Functional, Pain, and Other Disorders Functional Neurosurgery Epilepsy/Movement Disorder 123 Temporal Lobectomy 124 Amygdalohippocampectomy 125 Corpus Callosotomy for Intractable Epilepsy 126 Hemispherotomy 127 Vagal Nerve Stimulation 128 Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders 129 Thalamotomy and Pallidotomy 130 Cortical Mapping during Awake Craniotomy for Epilepsy Pain/Spasticity Management 131 Motor Cortex Stimulation for Intractable Pain 132 Percutaneous Lesioning: Procedures for Trigeminal Neuralgia 133 Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia Pediatric Cranial Surgery Cerebrospinal Fluid Diversion 134 Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt 135 Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Revision 136 Ventriculoatrial Shunt 137 Ventriculopleural Shunts 138 Syringosubarachnoid and Syringopleural Shunts 139 Shunt Externalization 140 Management of Dandy-Walker Malformation Cranial Malformations and Neoplasms 141 Repair of Pediatirc Encephaloceles (Basal Encephaloceles) 142 Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis 143 Syndromic Craniosynostosis 144 Sagittal Craniosynostosis 145 Coronal Synostosis 146 Metopic Craniosynostosis 147 Lambdoid Synostosis 148 Endoscopic Correction of Craniosynostosis 149 Posterior Fossa Approach for Tumor Resection 150 Temporal Arachnoid Cyst Fenestration 151 Congenital Central Nervous System Tumors

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide on current clinical management options for pituitary tumors -- including state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques Thieme congratulates Theodore H. Schwartz on being chosen by New York magazine for its prestigious ‘Best Doctors 2015' list. Offering the unique dual perspective of neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endocrine, Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Surgical Management describes both cutting-edge endoscopic techniques and tried-and-true decision-making methodologies that lead to the most successful outcomes. From choosing the right surgical or non-surgical approach for individual patients, to managing complex endocrine and neuro-ophthalmologic issues, this is the first major reference in the field in nearly a decade, making it the go-to guide for all interdisciplinary specialists who treat pituitary tumors. Special Features: Step-by-step descriptions of the newest endoscopic pituitary and skull base procedures, ensuring that specialists have full mastery of techniques for different tumor types in this surgically challenging area The clinical wisdom and perspectives of the masters of pituitary surgery, who share insights on patient selection, endoscopic versus open procedures, medical management, and much more Operative pearls from both neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists Compelling discussions of the pros and cons of various procedures (e.g., the utility of intraoperative MRI in pituitary surgery cases) Inclusion of detail-revealing 3D endoscopic images (complete with 3D glasses) Rationale for a collaborative neurosurgery--otolaryngology team approach to developing and implementing the most innovative endoscopic and skull base techniques Enhanced by hundreds of images, decision-making algorithms, and clinical pearls from experts on each tumor type, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery isTrade ReviewThis is an unparalleled book on endoscopic pituitary surgery that should be in major neurosurgical, neurological, and medical libraries.-Doody'sTable of Contents1 History of Pituitary Surgery 2 Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland and Parasellar Region 3 Endoscopic Equipment 4 Preoperative Endocrine Evaluation 5 Radiographic Evaluation of Pituitary Tumors 6 Indications for Surgery on Pituitary Tumors: An Endocrinologist's Perspective 7 Indications for Surgery on Pituitary Tumors: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective 8 Histology of Pituitary Tumors 9 Prolactinomas and Apoplexy 10 Acromegaly 11 Cushing's Disease 12 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Tumors 13 Clinical Management of Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenomas 14 Neuro-Ophthalmologic Considerations 15 Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach to the Sella 16 Clinical Pearls in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective 17 Clinical Pearls in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: An Otolaryngologist's Perspective 18 Virtual Endoscopy in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery 19 3D Stereoendoscopic Pituitary Surgery 20 Endoscope-Assisted Transsphenoidal Surgery 21 Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery in the Cavernous Sinus 22 Microscopic versus Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery 23 Microscopic and Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: A Reasoned and Balanced Dialectic 24 Extended Endonasal, Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach versus Craniotomy for Giant Pituitary Macroadenomas 25 Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Fractionated Radiation for Pituitary Tumors 26 Atypical Adenoma, Pituitary Carcinoma, and the Role of Chemotherapy in the Management of Refractory Pituitary Adenoma 27 The Utility of Intraoperative MRI in Pituitary Surgery 28 Limited Utility of Intraoperative MRI in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery 29 The Role of Stereotactic Navigation in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery 30 Anesthesia Considerations 31 Managing Postoperative Sinusitis 32 Managing Carotid Injury During Transsphenoidal Surgery 33 Managing Postoperative CSF Leak 34 Postoperative and Neurocritical Care Management of Patients after Endonasal Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

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Book SynopsisAll the information you need to prepare for the neurology board exam in one book… Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology, Second Edition, is an essential resource for neurology residents and fellows studying for the Resident In-Service Training Exam (RITE) and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) board examination. It is also useful for neurologists preparing for recertification exams. Written in a concise outline format, the text distills all the information typically needed to master the RITE and ABPN examinations. Updates included in this second edition include a section on coma, expanded coverage of epilepsy, an overview of new pharmacological treatments for multiple sclerosis, and much more! Key Features: Content reflects the core continuing medical education topics established by the American Academy of Neurology Full-color, detailed illustrations and pathology photos help elucidate the text Filled with efficient summary tables and boxed content to highlight the most salient "take-aways" A new appendix, "Tight Association List," enables readers to recognize commonly associated clinical terms in a multiple-choice setting This reliable review book contains everything needed to successfully prepare for board exams or recertification exams in neurology.Table of Contents1 Neuroanatomy 2 Vascular Diseases of the Nervous System 3 Seizures and Epilepsy 4 Disorders of Myelination 5 Tumors of the Nervous System 6 Headache and Pain Disorders 7 Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry 8 Movement Disorders 9 Diseases of the Nerves 10 Diseases of the Muscles 11 Infections of the Nervous System 12 Developmental and Metabolic Diseases of the Nervous System 13 Systemic Diseases Affecting the Nervous System

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