Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Surgery - Neurosurgery

Nerves and Nerve Injuries is the first comprehensive work devoted to the nerves of the body. An indispensable work for anyone studying the nerves or treating patients with nerve injuries, these books will become the 'go to' resource in the field. The nerves are treated in a systematic manner, discussing details such as their anatomy (both macro- and microscopic), physiology, examination (physical and imaging), pathology, and clinical and surgical interventions. The authors contributing their expertise are international experts on the subject. The books cover topics from detailed...

Nerves and Nerve Injuries is a must-have for clinicians and researchers dealing with the Peripheral Nervous System and neuropathy. An indispensable work for anyone studying the nerves or treating patients with nerve injuries, these books will become the 'go to' resource in the field. The nerves are treated in a systematic manner, discussing details such as their anatomy (both macro- and microscopic), physiology, examination (physical and imaging), pathology, and clinical and surgical interventions. The authors contributing their expertise are international experts on the subject....

THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO ACING THE NEUROLOGY BOARD EXAM - WRITTEN BY PHYSICIANS WHO PASSED

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• High-yield summaries of thousands of must-know neurology and psychiatry topics for the neurology boards and in-in training exam
• Hundreds of tables, diagrams, and illustrations simplify learning and memorization
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• Mnemonics and clinical pearls make memorization fun and effective
• Integrated mini-cases highlight frequently...

This comprehensive and practical book fills the current knowledge gap about the incidence and characteristics of seizures in all kinds of cerebrovascular disorders. Chapters are divided according to the nature of cerebrovascular diseases and highlight incidence, early versus late onset seizure types, pathophysiology, electro-clinical manifestations, treatment and prognosis. Authored by leaders in the field of epilepsy and stroke, Seizures in Cerebrovascular Disorders is an excellent resource for the daily management of patients suffering from this disease overlap.

A general consensus exists, that lumbosacral nerve root compression is the primary cause of sciatica and neurogenic claudication, although humoral and vascular factors certainly play a role as well. This book focuses on imaging the various ways in which nerve root compression can come about, and determining which anatomic features are reliably associated with the production of radicular pain. After a discussion of the nature of radicular pain and related symptoms, spinal imaging techniques and options are reviewed, with emphasis on the role of MR myelography in assessing the intradural...

This book provides a comprehensive, rigorous review of the long-term outcome literature in epilepsy surgery in both adults and children. Each chapter examines the long-term outcome literature in a separate domain; covering seizure control, social, vocational/educational and psychiatric outcomes. Behavior and cognition are also discussed. The clinical predictors of good and bad outcomes in each domain are described and the gaps in current knowledge are highlighted. Separate chapters examine the methodological challenges associated with long-term outcome studies and the special...

This second, updated edition of Inflammatory Diseases of the Brain provides a comprehensive overview of the field from a neuroradiological point of view. In order to ensure a standardized approach throughout, each disease-oriented chapter is again subdivided into three principal sections: epidemiology, clinical presentation, and therapy; imaging; and differential diagnosis. A separate chapter addresses technical and methodological issues and imaging protocols. An important focus of the book is the current role of advanced MR imaging techniques, such as diffusion and perfusion MRI...

This fifth volume in the AOSpine Masters Series presents a detailed
analysis of the essential aspects of managing the most common cervical
spine injuries. World-renowned cervical spine experts discuss anatomy,
biomechanics, patient evaluation, and critical steps in the
decision-making process for the treatment of these complex injuries.
Chapters include: Anatomy of the Cervical Spine, Nonoperative
Management of Cervical Spine Trauma, and Subaxial Cervical Spine
Injuries.

Key Features:

• Each chapter provides historic literature...

In diesem Nachschlagewerk finden Sie als Intensivmediziner auf einer neurologischen oder neurochirurgischen Intensivstation das spezielle intensivmedizinischen zur Versorgung Ihrer Patienten: Neuroprotektion, Neuromonitoring sowie die Prinzipien der Diagnostik und Therapie spezieller neurologischer Krankheitsbilder sind systematisch und praxisnah beschrieben sowie wissenschaftlich fundiert dargestellt.

Die 3. Auflage wurde komplett aktualisiert und um die Themen Dysphagiemanagement sowie PRES, RCVS erweitert.

Das erfahrene und interdisziplinare Herausgeberteam aus Neurologen,...

• Complex regional anatomy of the head and neck detailed with drawings, intraoperative photos and...

The second edition of The Growing Spine has been extensively revised to cover recent advances in knowledge and management. The book is intended as a comprehensive, one-stop reference for specialists and health professionals who care for young children with spinal deformities. In addition, it will effectively help to standardize the care of these patients. Depending on the etiology, children with spinal deformities are often cared for by multiple specialists, including pediatricians, pediatric orthopaedists or orthopaedic spine surgeons, neurologists, pediatric surgeons, pediatric...