Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Surgery - Neurosurgery

This book covers Moyamoya disease (MMD). It details genetics, computational analysis of hemodynamic shear stress, new imaging techniques, and endovascular treatment of MMD, along with practical applications and future directions.

A world-class team of neurosurgeons tackles a broad spectrum of current
neurosurgical issues in this unique book, where readers get practical advice and
frank commentary on the pros and cons of numerous techniques and methods of
approach. With more than 100 internationally renowned contributors, it
demonstrates the diversity of approaches to any one clinical problem, reflecting
real-life situations where several treatment alternatives may be
acceptable.

"Larson and Maiman have pioneered both the study of the lumbar spine, as well as the surgical and non-surgical management of lumbar spine pathology. A comprehensive treatise... clearly enhances the surgeon's ability to care for patients with lumbar spine pathology; most importantly; it significantly advances the field." -- Edward C. Benzel, MD (from the foreword)

Written by two of the most distinguished leaders in modern spine surgery, this book provides "everything you need to know" regarding surgery of the lumbar spine. Throughout, you will find an emphasis on incorporating...

Originally published in 1973, "Neurosurgical Classics" features a compilation of more than 500 pages of classical neurosurgical works published prior to 1940. Papers by an array of pioneering neurosurgeons are highlighted. Included are landmark works by Harvey Cushing, Percival Bailey, Paul Bucy, Walter Dandy, Wilder Penfield and more.

"Neurosurgical Classics" provides informative insight into the development of neurosurgery in the first half of the 21st century. Perfect text for medical students, residents and any one interested in the history of this fascinating medical specialty....

Surgery of the Cranial Nerves of the Posterior Fossa is a comprehensive book which covers the anatomy, diagnosis, clinical and laboratory research, surgical management and theories of disorders of the cranial nerves of the posterior fossa. It focuses on refining surgical problem-solving skills and discusses the technical challenges encountered when treating this dense anatomic arena.

The author also presents opposing views in an effort to offer a full range of theory and approach. Surgery of the Cranial Nerves of the Posterior...

The massive convergence of information about cavernous malformations has been
synthesized in this volume by experts in the field of pathology, neuroradiology
and neurosurgery. Cavernous Malformations represents state-of-the-art knowledge about this
lesion and the spectrum of opinion about its nature, clinical behavior and
management strategies.

Highlights of Cavernous Malformations

• Definition and pathologic features

• Epidemiology

• Diagnostic imaging

• Epilepsy...

Neurosurgery for the Third
Millennium reflects the excitement of emerging technologies and concepts by providing an educated glimpse at the neurosurgical advances expected in the future, including robotics, advanced imaging techniques, genetics, and more.

Highlights:

• Neuromagnetic Imaging
  
• Stereotaxy
  
• Neurosurgery Visualization
  
• Automation and Robotics
  
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
  
• Molecular Neurosurgery and Functional Restoration
  
• Computational Neurobiology
  
• Ethical...

Benign Cerebral Glioma, Volume I is a valuable text which looks at the rapidly expanding, multidisciplinary body of knowledge about the development, molecular biology, molecular genetic and pathology of human cerebral gliomas. This generously illustrated text is written and edited by recognized experts in the field.

Volume I includes topics such as:

• The developmental biology of glial cells and its
  relation to the study of glioma biology
  
• The pathology of benign cerebral astrocytomas,...

Benign Cerebral Glioma, Volume II synthesizes the considerable amount of information on the
classic and evolving tools in the clinical treatment of these neoplasms. The
text also presents practical guidelines for contemporary clinical management
with the framework of currently available knowledge.

Volume II
discusses the clinical aspects of benign gliomas, including:

• Congential syndromes associated with benign gliomas

• Imaging features

• The role of stereotaxis in the management of...

The Physician's Perspective on Medical Law - Volume I discusses situations where there may be legal issues involved in the course of evaluating and treating patients. The authors describe the type of information needed to be collected, how to deal with it, how to preserve it and how to communicate it.

The Physician's Perspective on Medical Law - Volume II focuses on the health care system in the U.S. from a physician's perspective. The authors examine and discuss physician licensure, hospital peer review, medical record keeping,...

Guest Edited by experts Paul Nyquist, Neeraj Naval, and Rafael Tamargo of Johns Hopkins, this issue covers a wide range of topics related to Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, including epidemiology, surgical management, endovascular treatment, non-invasive imaging techniques, risk factors and medical management of vasospasm, cerebral salt wasting, outcomes and costs, medical complications, and more.