Principles of Posterior Fossa Surgery : Surgical Management

ISBN-13: 9781588906632 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 270 str.

Anil Nanda

Opis

It was a pleasure to review this book, which is very comprehensive in its
coverage on the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of diseases of the
posterior fossa. This book has described extensively and accurately the
anatomical aspects of posterior fossa through skull base and intraoperative
images, with apt correlation to the
radiological imaging. This correlation
enables the reader to understand and remember better the normal anatomy of
posterior fossa. -- American Journal of
Neuroradiology
The ability to operate successfully in the posterior fossa requires a
thorough understanding of its neuroanatomy and physiology, accurate localization
of lesions, and optimal surgical technique. Principles of Posterior Fossa Surgery provides an in-depth review of this complex
surgical region, with detailed coverage of anatomy, pathology, imaging,
disease-based management, and surgical approaches. Written by a team of highly
respected specialists, it will be a valued reference and refresher for
clinicians who perform posterior fossa surgery, as well as for trainees.
Special Features:

• Begins with a useful framework in neuroimaging,
  neuropathology, and microsurgical anatomy of the posterior cranial fossa

• Covers a wide range of approaches and pathologies in
  the region, including congenital Chiari malformations, infections, trauma,
  aneurysms, and tumors

• Highlights the anatomy of common surgical approaches,
  with numerous radiographic and endoscopic images that aid in visualizing
  concepts

• Provides full coverage of surgical techniques,
  starting with basic concepts and progressing to operations on more challenging
  entities like petroclival meningiomas, jugular bulb tumors, acoustic neuromas,
  complex basilar aneurysms, and posterior circulation aneurysms

• Includes comprehensive sections on surgical management
  of pediatric posterior fossa tumors and shunt surgery for lesions

• Shares the insights of prominent neurosurgeons from top centers around the world, who discuss their preferred strategies for tackling this challenging area of the brain

Focusing solely on the posterior fossa, this book fills an important
gap for neurosurgeons, skull base specialists, and residents and fellows who are
training in this anatomically challenging region. It will enrich their
understanding and knowledge of the field, expand their surgical armamentarium,
and help achieve the most successful clinical outcomes.

Spis treści

Section I - General considerations
1) Anatomy of the Posterior Fossa
2) Neuro Imaging
3) Neuropathology of the Posterior Fossa
4) Neuroanesthesia Considerations
5) Neurophysiological Monitoring
6) Neurological Entities in the Posterior Fossa
7) Physiology of Posterior Fossa Cranial Nerves
8) Pharmacology for Infectious Processes

Section II - Disease Based Management
9) Congenital Disorders
Arnold Chiari Malformations
10) Trauma to the Posterior Fossa
Management of Temporal Bone and Facial Nerve Injuries
11) Degenerative Disorders of the Cranial Vertebral Junction'
12) Inflammatory and Infectious Processes
Surgery of the Mastoid
Tuberculosis of the Posterior Fossa
13) Cerebrovascular Diseases
Arteriovenous Malformations
Aneurysms
Cavernous Hemangioma & Dural Fistulas
Section III - Surgical Techniques
14) Overview of Posterior Fossa Surgery
15) Temporal Bone Resections for Tumors
16) Operative Approaches to Petroclival Tumors
17) Jugular Bulb Tumors
18) Acoustic Neuromas
Section A-1: Retromastoid approach: Techniques and Results
Section A-2: Translab Approaches
Section A-3: Middle Fossa Approach
19) Microvascular Decompressions of Trigeminal & Lower Cranial Nerves
20) Gamma Knife Radiosurgery of Posterior Fossa Tumors: Dose Planning & Results of Radiosurgery for Posterior Tumors: Does Planning & Results of Radiosurgery for Posterior Fossa Tumors
21) Approaches & management of Basilar Tip aneurysms
22) Far-lateral & Petrosal Approaches to Vertebrobasilar & Mid-Basilar Artery Anuerysms
23) Endovascular Treatment for Posterior Fossa Aneurysms
Section B-1: Posterior Interhemispheric Approach to the Pineal & Brainstem
Section B-2: Posterior Fossa Arteriovenous Malformations & Cavernous Angiomas
Section B-3: Stereotactic Considerations in the Posterior Fossa
Section IV - Miscellaneous
Section A:
A-1: Minimally Invasive endoscopic Surgery in the Posterior Fossa
A-2: Shunting Procedures for the Procedures Fossa
A-3: Chemotherapy for Malignancies in the Posterior Fossa
A-4: Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumors