Essentials of Neurosurgery
A Guide to Clinical Practice
Published on 1. January 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
567 pages
978-0-07-001116-8 (ISBN)
Description
This clinically-oriented introductory text provides a concise presentation of the basic concepts in neurosurgery. A broad range of topics are covered including rehabilitation, therapy of neurologic deficits, and future directions in neurosurgery. Illustrations present anatomy, physiology, and neurosurgical techniques in a format perfect for residents. The book covers topics most often encountered in neurosurgical practice, and includes an introduction to diagnostic techniques in neurosurgical practice which includes basic concepts of the diagnostic imaging and examples of the findings. The text describes routines history and physical exam to help in differential diagnoses and an examination of basic anatomical features helps prepare the reader for basic surgical approaches.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
458 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 218 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-07-001116-8 (9780070011168)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Neuroanatomical basis for surgery on the cranium; neuroanatomical basis for surgery on the spine; diagnosis of lesions affecting the nervous system by history and physical examination; neuropsychological evaluation for patients with disturbances of the nervous system; electrodiagnostic evaluations of patients with lesions involving the nervous system; radiographic examinations and imaging of patients with lesions affecting the nervous system; diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital lesions of the central nervous system; diagnosis and surgical treatment of patients with hydrocephalus or pseudotumour; paediatric brain tumour; diagnosis and treatment of intra-axial brain tumors in adults; diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the cranial nerves and coverings of the brain; diagnosis and treatment of pituitary tumors and craniopharyngiomas; tumours of the spinal canal; diagnosis and treatment of strokes; subarachnoid hemorrhage; diagnosis and treatment of arteriovenous malformations of the brain and spinal cord; interventional neuroradiology; trauma to the spine and spinal cord; degenerative lesions of the spine; surgery of peripheral nerves; surgical treatment of epilepsy; stereotactic surgery; surgical management of intractable pain; surgical management of disorders of movement and tone; infectious processes affecting the nervous system; rehabilitative therapy for patients with neurological deficits; future developments in neurosurgery.