- Offers authoritative, comprehensive guidance on neurosurgical management in the pediatric age group
- Covers the full range of pediatric neurosurgical disorders
- Includes a wealth of high-quality illustrations
This book documents the state of the art in pediatric neurosurgery with the intention of providing a comprehensive guide to the management of the full range of pediatric neurosurgical disorders that will aid in the delivery of optimal care. Detailed practical instruction, taking into account recent advances, is provided on the neurosurgical treatment of congenital brain malformations, cerebrovascular diseases, head injuries and spinal trauma, infections, functional disorders, congenital and developmental spinal disorders, and brain and spinal tumors.
Pearls and pitfalls are highlighted, and attention drawn to the most useful tips and tricks. Information is also included on relevant related topics, including the principles of neuroimaging, the physiological responses of newborns, infants, and children to neurosurgical trauma, preoperative evaluation, anesthesiology and intensive care, and other forms of therapy.
The authors are renowned experts in the field, and the text is supported by a wealth of high-quality images.
Textbook of Pediatric Neurosurgery will be of value for neurosurgeons of all levels of experience, as well as for pediatricians, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, and neuro-oncologists.
Contents Overview- Generalities
- Congenital Brain Malformation and Acquired Disorders
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Head Injuries
- Congenital Malformations of the Skull and Its Coverings
- Infections
- Neoplasms
- Functional Disorders
- Congenital and Developmental Spinal Disorders
- Craniovertebral Junction Disorders
- Spine and Spinal Cord Neoplasms
- Spinal Trauma
- Infectious Diseases of the Spine
- Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring
