- The first reference book covering exclusively all aspects of this challenging disease
- Richly illustrated to provide readers with unparalleled access to a comprehensive collection of cranial osteomyelitis images
- Written by an expert in the field
This book is the first reference book covering exclusively all aspects of this challenging disease.
It is designed to serve as a succinct appropriate resource for neurosurgeons, otorhinolaryngologists, neuroradiologists, researchers and infectious disease specialists with an interest in cranial infection.
Cranial Osteomyelitis provides an in-depth review of knowledge of the management of skull osteomyelitis, with an emphasis on risk factors, causative pathogens, pathophysiology of dissemination, clinical presentations, neuroradiological findings and treatment modalities, medical and surgical. Sections on the prognosis and prevention of this illness are also included.
The book will help the reader in choosing the most appropriate way to manage this challenging bone infection. In addition, it supplies clinicians and investigators with both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with skull osteomyelitis. It also considers future areas of investigation and innovative therapeutic philosophies. The book is richly illustrated to provide readers with unparalleled access to a comprehensive collection of cranial osteomyelitis images (biological, clinical, neuroradiological, and surgical) taken directly from the author’s collection and experience in the field.
Table of ContentsDedication
Forewords
Acknowledgements
Part I General Introduction
- Chapter 1 Introduction, Definitions and Historical Aspects
Part II Basic Information for Cranial Osteomyelitis
- Chapter 2 Epidemiology and Risk Factors
- Chapter 3 Different Pathogens Involved
- Chapter 4 Histopathologic Changes
- Chapter 5 Pathophysiology and Anatomical Spreads of Infection
Part III Diagnosis of Cranial Osteomyelitis
- Chapter 6 Main Clinical Presentations
- Chapter 7 Laboratory Findings
- Chapter 8 Imaging Studies
- Chapter 9 Differential Diagnoses: Clinical and Imaging
Part IV Management of Cranial Osteomyelitis
- Chapter 10 General Considerations and Surgical Therapy
- Chapter 11 Antimicrobial and
Medical Therapy - Chapter Adjuvant Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Chapter 13 Outcomes and Prognoses
Part V Special Conditions in Cranial Osteomyelitis
- Chapter 14 Unusual Pathogens
15 Part VI Prevention of Cranial Osteomyelitis
- Chapter 16 Preventive Measures Against Cranial Bone Infection