Atlas of Emergency Neurosurgery

ISBN-13: 9781604063684 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 528 str.

Jamie S. Ullman; Patricia B. Raksin

Opis

...lavishly illustrated with numerous large, detailed, color photographs depicting key steps in the procedure, with the prose describing each step kept close on the page. This enables quick reference between the text and the illustrations and serves to expedite rapid review... -- World NeurosurgeryIt only takes a few page flips to recognize that Atlas of Emergency Neurosurgery is very different; unique is perhaps an understatement....I struggle to find shortcomings of this text, as it does what it sets out to do so well. -- NeurosurgeryAtlas of Emergency Neurosurgery, part of the Neurosurgical Operative Atlas Series co-published by Thieme and the AANS, is a step-by-step visual guide to performing surgical procedures used in neurotrauma as well as non-traumatic emergency cases. The chapters address such topics as cerebral trauma and stroke, shunt failure, central nervous system infection, pituitary apoplexy, and reconstructive procedures. Special sections on pediatrics as well as military-related injuries are also included.Key Features:

• More than 500 beautiful, full-color illustrations help clarify each procedure
• Contains the most current information on how to perform emergency neurosurgical procedures
• Concise presentation of procedures gives readers quick, easy access to key information

This atlas is an ideal guide for neurosurgery residents who are participating in emergency procedures while on call and need to deal with operative trauma situations. It is also an excellent practical reference for neurosurgeons performing emergency neurosurgical interventions on a regular basis.

Spis treści

I Cerebral Trauma and Stroke
Chapter 1: Surgery for Epidural and Subdural Hematomas
Chapter 2: Chronic Subdural Hematomas
Chapter 3: Surgery for Cerebral Contusions of the Frontal and Temporal Lobes, Including Lobar Resection
Chapter 4: Decompressive Craniectomy for Intracranial Hypertension and Stroke, Including Bone Flap Storage in Abdominal Fat Layer
Chapter 5: Surgery for Cerebellar Stroke and Suboccipital Trauma
Chapter 6: Elevation of Depressed Skull Fractures
Chapter 7: Invasive Neuromonitoring Techniques
Chapter 8: Surgical Debridement of Penetrating Injuries
Chapter 9: Management of Traumatic Neurovascular Injuries
Chapter 10: Management of Venous Sinus Injuries
II Spinal Emergency Procedures
Chapter 11: Application of Closed Spinal Traction
Chapter 12: Emergency Management of Odontoid Fractures
Chapter 13: Cervical Burst Fractures
Chapter 14: Cervical Facet Dislocation
Chapter 15: Classification and Treatment of Thoracic Fractures
Chapter 16: Thoracolumbar Factures
Chapter 17: Spinal Epidural Compression
Chapter 18: Treatment of Acute Cauda Equina Syndrome
III Nontraumatic Emergencies
Chapter 19: Removal of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhages
Chapter 20: Surgery for Acute Intracranial Infection
Chapter 21: Ventricular Shunt Malfunction
Chapter 22: Pituitary Apoplexy
IV Emergency Operations in Combat
Chapter 23: Combat Cranial Operations
Chapter 24: Combat-Associated Penetrating Spine Injury
V Reconstructive Surgery
Chapter 25: Replacement of Cranial Bone Flap
Chapter 26: Techniques of Alloplastic Cranioplasty
Chapter 27: Surgery for Frontal Sinus Injuries
VI Surgical Considerations in Pediatric Emergency Neurosurgery
Chapter 28: Special Considerations in the Surgical Management of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 29: Special Considerations in Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury