Atlas of Infections in Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery

Ali Akhaddar, MD, IFAANSProfessor of NeurosurgeryChairman, Department of NeurosurgeryAvicenne Military Hospital of MarrakechMohammed V University in RabatMorocco

“This book will benefit neurosurgeons, spinal surgeons, radiologists, infectious disease doctors, and neurologists, particularly those in training or early practice. … this book does a great service to those managing brain and spine disorders on a daily basis. This book is intended to be an Atlas … . This would represent an excellent addition on the bookshelf of neurosurgical residents, as well as a very useful addition to departmental libraries … .” (Faiz U. Ahmad, Neurosurgery, Vol. 82 (4), April, 2018)“This is a very well illustrated atlas about viral, bacterial, and parasitic caused infections of the brain and spinal cord. The etiology, epidemiology, MR/CT imagery, microbiology, and management of these infections by the neurosurgeon is covered. Brain abscesses and spinal cord abscesses are covered. Viral encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, cranial bone infections, and epic and subdural infections of he spine are carefully looked at. … I recommend this book for neurosurgeons and trainees in ID.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, April, 2018)“Each section allows an easy and enjoyable reading and provides a complete reference list useful for readers desiring a deeper insight into a specific subject. … Especially intended for young neurosurgeons, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia can become an excellent reference book also for experienced neurosurgeons as well as neurologists, rheumatologists, radiologists, ENT surgeons, microbiologists, pathologists, and infectious disease specialists.” (Mehmet Turgut, Childs Nervous System, Vol. 33, 2017)

• Classification and Sources of Infections.- Laboratory Collections and Sample Processing.- Scalp Abscesses.- Cranial Osteomyelitis.- Cranial Epidural Abscesses.- Cranial Subdural Empyemas.- Post-Traumatic Meningitis.- Brain Abscesses.- Infectious Encephalitis.- Pyogenic Ventriculitis.- Pituitary Abscesses.- Orbital Abscesses.- Mucopyoceles.- Pott's Puffy Tumors.- Intracranial Infectious Aneurysms.- Paraspinal Pyomyositis.- Vertebral Body and Discal Infections.- Spinal Epidural Abscesses.- Spinal Subdural Abscesses.- Spinal Cord Abscesses.- Surgical Site Infections in Cranial Surgery.- Surgical Site Infections in Spinal Surgery.- Brain Tuberculomas.- Spinal Tuberculosis.- Neurocysticercosis.- Brain Hydatid Disease.- Spinal Hydatid Disease.- Other Parasitic Infections of the Central Nervous System.- Fungal Infections of the Central Nervous System.- Central Nervous System Infections in HIV Patients.