Controversies in Neurosurgery II

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

Controversies in Neurosurgery II reflects real-world situations where multiple treatment options are often considered for difficult neurosurgical cases. Each chapter begins with an opening case in which experts describe the pros and cons of different treatment methodologies and operative techniques, helping neurosurgeons select the best treatment plan for individual patients in their practice. It is informed with the expertise of more than 100 of the world's preeminent neurosurgeons.Key features: Experts from all over the world offer their opinions on more than 20 controversial "hot" topics in neurosurgery, including a discussion about whether transcranial or endoscopic approaches are the better option for resecting colloid cysts and a lively debate about the optimal treatment of giant ophthalmic artery aneurysms All treatment options are presented concisely in one volume, so that neurosurgeons don't have to spend time consulting other sources The moderators' conclusion at the end of each chapter explains the scientific evidence about the case and synthesizes the views presented Controversies in Neurosurgery II will be treasured by neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents as well as by neurologists and neuroradiologists and will be a key volume in their medical libraries for years to come.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-11-01
Mått:229 x 279 x 32 mm
Vikt:1 814 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:464
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
ISBN:9781604062328

Utforska kategorier

Neurokirurgi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Director, Skull Base Program, Lecturer, Harvard Medical SchoolDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Lecturer, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA

Innehållsförteckning

1 Surgical Removal of Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas: Endoscopic vs. Microscopic2 Management of Parasagittal Meningiomas Involving the Superior Sagittal Sinus: Partial Removal with Radiosurgery vs. Total Removal with Repair3 Management of Petroclival Meningiomas: Subtotal Resection and Radiosurgery vs. Total Removal4 Management of Incidental Meningiomas5 Management of a Vestibular Schwannoma in a Single Hearing Ear of a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 26 Management of Trigeminal Schwannoma: Microsurgical Removal vs. Radiosurgery7 Surgical Removal of a Pituitary Macroadenoma: Endoscopic vs. Microscopic8 Surgical Approaches to Pituitary Macroadenomas with Cavernous Sinus Extensions: Transcranial vs. Transsphenoidal Approach9 Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas: Total Removal vs. Subtotal Removal with Radiation10 Surgical Approaches to Retrochiasmatic Craniopharyngiomas11 Resection of Gliomas in Eloquent Areas of the Brain12 Approaches to a Colloid Cyst: Transcranial vs. Endoscopic13 Management of Unruptured Anterior Communicating Aneurysms: Coiling vs. Clipping vs. the Natural History14 Treatment of Giant Ophthalmic Aneurysms15 Treatment of Ruptured Wide-Neck Basilar Aneurysms16 Surgical Approaches to Basilar Tip Aneurysms17 Treatment of an Arteriovenous Malformation in Eloquent Areas18 Management of Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis19 Treatment of Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia20 Treatment of Intractable Facial Pain21 Deep Brain Stimulation: Frame vs. Frameless Stereotactic Treatment22 The Application of Artificial Discs23 Clinical Trials: Are They Authoritative or Flawed?