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Perfect for anyone considering or training in this challenging specialty, Principles of Neurological Surgery, 4th Edition, by Drs. Richard G. Ellenbogen, Laligam N. Sekhar, and Neil Kitchen, provides a clear, superbly illustrated introduction to all aspects of neurosurgery-from general principles to specific techniques. Thorough updates from leading authors ensure that you’ll stay abreast of the latest advances in every area of neurosurgery, including pre- and post-operative patient care, neuroradiology, pediatric neurosurgery, neurovascular surgery, trauma surgery, spine surgery, oncology, pituitary adenomas, cranial base neurosurgery, image-guided neurosurgery, treatment of pain, epilepsy surgery, and much more. Features:- Offers comprehensive coverage without being encyclopedic - just the right amount of information for those in training or who need an introduction to the field
- Provides a strong visual understanding of the essentials of neurosurgery with abundant high-quality illustrations, including imaging, pathology, clinical and operative photographs, surgical line drawings, diagrams, tables, and figures
- Presents information in an easy-to-understand, well-written manner, helping you quickly grasp the principles and problems of today’s neurosurgery
New to this Edition:- Features new and improved videos, more emphasis on anatomy and radiology, and new evidence and techniques, keeping you up to date with the latest advances in the field
- Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Table of Contents:Section 1: General Overview - 1. Landmarks in the History of Neurosurgery
- 2. Challenges in Global Neurosurgery
- 3. Pearls for Clinical Evaluation of the Nervous System
- 4. Principles of Modern Neuroimaging
- 5. Neuro Anesthesia and Monitoring for Cranial and Complex Spinal Surgery
- 6. Surgical Positioning, Navigation, Important Surgical Tools, Craniotomy and Closure of Cranial and Spinal Wounds
Section 2: Pediatric Neurosurgery - 7. Spinal Dysraphism and Tethered Spinal Cord
- 8. Hydrocephalus in Children
- 9. Diagnosis and Surgical Options for Craniosynostosis
- 10. The Chiari Malformations and Syringohydromyelia
- 11. Posterior Fossa and Brainstem Tumors in Children
- 12. Craniopharyngiomas
- 13. All Other Brain Tumors in Pediatrics
- 14. Pediatric Vascular Disease and Stroke
Section 3: Vascular Neurosurgery - 15. Medical and Surgical Treatment of Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- 16. Intracranial Aneurysms, Gen Principles of Management (Ruptured and Unruptured)
- 17. Surgery for Anterior Circulation Aneurysms
- 18. Surgery for Posterior Circulation Aneurysms
- 19. Complex Intracranial Aneurysms and Bypasses for Aneurysms
- 20. Vascular Malformations (Arteriovenous Malformations and Rual Arteriovenous Fistulas)
- 21. Cavernous Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord
- 22. Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- 23. Endovascular Treatment of Acute Stroke and Occlusive Cerebrovascular Disease
- 24. Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms
Section 4: Trauma - 25. Surgical Management of Closed Head Injury
- 26. Critical Care Management of Neurosurgical Patients
- 27. Penetrating Brain Injury
- 28. Traumatic Skull and Facial Fractures
Section 5: The Spine - 29. Injuries to the Cervical Spine
- 30. Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures
- 31. Intradural Extramedullary and Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors
- 32. Treatment of Spinal Metastatic Tumors
- 33. Spinal Cord Injury
- 34. Craniovertebral Junction: A Reappraisal
- 35. Degenerative Spine Disease (Cervical)
- 36. Degenerative Spine Disease (ThoracoLumbar)
- 37. Pediatric and Adult Scoliosis
Section 6: Tumors - 38. High-Grade Gliomas
- 39. Low-Grade Gliomas
- 40. Metastatic Brain Tumors
- 41. Convexity, And Parasagittal vs. Skull Base Meningiomas
- 42. Tumors of the Pineal Region
- 43. Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors
- 44. Pituitary Tumors: Diagnosis and Management
- 45. Endoscopic Approaches to Ventricular Tumors and Colloid Cysts
- 46. Microsurgical Approaches to the Ventricular System
- 47. Base Tumors: Evaluation and Microsurgery
- 48. Endoscopic Approaches to Skull Base Lesions
- 49. Jugular Foramen Tumors: Paraganglioma and Schwannoma
Section 7: Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy - 50. Application of Current Radiation Delivery Systems and Radiobiology
- 51. Radiosurgery of Central Nervous System Tumors and Arteriovenous Malformations
- 52. Proton Beam Therapy and Particle Beam Radiotherapy for Cranial and Skull Base Tumors
Section 8: Functional Pain - 53. Trigeminal Neuralgia
- 54. Spasticity: Classification, Diagnosis and Management
- 55. Surgery for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
- 56. Extratemporal Procedures and Hemispherectomy for Epilepsy
- 57. Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
- 58. Stereotactic Functional Neurosurgery for Mental Health Disorders, Pain and Epilepsy
Section 9: Miscellaneous - 59. Surgical Management of Infections of the Central Nervous System, Cranium and of the Spine
- 60. Adult Congenital CSF Disorders
- 61. Management of Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- 62. Entrapment Neuropathies, Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- 63. Pre-Hospital CAre of TBI Patients
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