Vestibular schwannomas are benign neoplasms arising from vestibular portion of eighth cranial nerve and comprising around 5% of all primary intracranial tumours. Hearing loss and tinnitus are the most common presenting features. MRI is the imaging modality of choice. Surgery is the treatment of choice in medically fit patients; however, a few cases may be managed by conservative means or by radiosurgery. Surgical approaches need to be individualized according to size of tumour and hearing status. The most important complication after surgery remains facial paresis. Outcome is good in majority...
Vestibular schwannomas are benign neoplasms arising from vestibular portion of eighth cranial nerve and comprising around 5% of all primary intracrani...
Human body is composed of three basic types of muscles namely skeletal, smooth and cardiac. Each muscle is supplied by many nerves and in turn each nerve supplies many muscle fibres. To carry out a smooth and coordinated muscle function,both the muscle acting and the nerve supplying it should be in sync with each other. This book provides a basic understanding with respect to the physiological aspects of muscle and nerve at the molecular level and their applied aspects in medicine.
Human body is composed of three basic types of muscles namely skeletal, smooth and cardiac. Each muscle is supplied by many nerves and in turn each ne...
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The incidence is around 1.7 per million persons according to western statistics, although, it may be much higher in developing countries. Motor vehicular accidents are noted to be the most common aetiology and males in their middle age are mostly affected. Presentation can be varied depending on the nature and severity of injury. Computed tomography is the diagnostic modality of choice. Management depends upon the imaging findings and patients condition.
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The incidence is around 1.7 per million persons accordin...
Sterilization and Disinfection form one of the most important aspects of any medical care facilities such as hospitals,nursing homes. The concept was first introduced in the 19th century and since then, a number of methods have been introduced to the medical field. The different methods include hot air oven, autoclave, gas sterilization, plasma sterilization and chemical agents. In this book, we have discussed the different methods of sterilization and disinfection in hospitals.
Sterilization and Disinfection form one of the most important aspects of any medical care facilities such as hospitals,nursing homes. The concept was ...
