Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery

by John D. Pickard (Editor), Nejat Akalan (Editor), Vladimir Benes (Editor), Concezio Di Rocco (Editor), Vinko V. Dolenc (Editor)

Overview

Focusing on important advances in neurosurgery, this volume presents detailed descriptions of standard operative procedures and in-depth reviews of established knowledge. Readers will find informative chapters written by specialists in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783709117118
Publisher:	Springer Vienna
Publication date:	10/13/2014
Series:	Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery , #37
Edition description:	2011
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Detecting residual cognitive function in disorders of consciousness (M. Coleman and J.D. Pickard) Rationale for hypothalamus-deep brain stimulation in food intake disorders and obesity (N. Torres, S. Chabardes, and A.L. Benebid) Gustatory and reward brain circuits in the control of food intake (J. Maarrawi, P. Mertens, R. Peyron, L. Garcia-Larrea, and M. Sindou) SEEG-guided RF-thermocoagulation of epileptic foci: A therapeutic alternative for drug resistant non operable partial epilepsies (M. Guenot, J. Isnard, H. Catenoix, F. Mauguiere, M. Sindou) Neurosurgical aspects of child abuse and proposal of a model for multidisciplinary treatment (Madea and I. Franke) Prophylactic antibiotics and anticonvulsants (B. Ratilal and C. Sampaio) The dural sheath of the optic nerve: descriptive anatomy and surgical applications (P. Francois, E. Lescanne, and S. Velut) Surgical indications and techniques for failed coiled aneurysms (C. Raftopoulos and G. Vaz)

Table of Contents

Advances: H. Duffau: Subpial dissection and subcortical mapping with vasculature and white matter pathways preservation in surgery for brain (low grade) gliomas. - F. Scholtes, G. Brook, D. Martin: Spinal cord injury and its treatment: current management and experimental perspectives. - M. Sindou, M. Messerer, J. Alvernia, G. Saint-Pierre: Percutaneous Biopsy through the Foramen Ovale for Parasellar lesions: Surgical anatomy, Method and Indications. - Technical Standards: C. Raftopoulos, F. Waterkeyn, E. Fomekong, T. Duprez: Percutaneous pedicle screw implantation with robotic intraoperative 2D/3D fluoroscopy for refractory low back pain. – I. Zemmoura, S. Velut, P. Francois:The choroidal fissure: anatomy and surgical implications. – I. Timofeev, T. Santarius, A.G. Kolias, P.J.A. Hutchinson: Decompressive craniectomy – operative technique and perioperative care. - S Fauser, J Zentner: Management of complex cortical dysplasia in epilepsy

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

“This volume in a series established in 1972 and sponsored by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies reflects on major advances in neurosurgery. … Practicing neurosurgeons and residents and fellows in neurosurgery are the intended audience. … The illustrations, index, and references are well done. … are useful for both novice and experienced neurosurgeons.” (Ramsis Farid Ghaly, Doody’s Review Service, October, 2012)

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