Ahmet T. Turgut - Böcker

The premature closure of the sutures of the skull (craniosynostosis) due to genetic or metabolic etiologies results in typical progressive skull deformity, due to both the inhibition of growth caused by the affected cranial suture and associated compensatory expansion of the skull along the open ones.

The premature closure of the sutures of the skull (craniosynostosis) due to genetic or metabolic etiologies results in typical progressive skull deformity, due to both the inhibition of growth caused by the affected cranial suture and associated compensatory expansion of the skull along the open ones.

This book provides an in-depth review of the current state of knowledge on the intracranial chronic subdural hematoma, with an emphasis on the etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, anatomic pathology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, imaging findings, and treatment modalities, both medical and surgical.

This book provides an in-depth review of the current state of knowledge on the intracranial chronic subdural hematoma, with an emphasis on the etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, anatomic pathology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, imaging findings, and treatment modalities, both medical and surgical.

This book provides an in-depth review of the knowledge of craniospinal arachnoid cysts, with emphasis on epidemiology, genetics, neuroimaging, clinical presentations, and operative management.

This book provides an in-depth review of the knowledge of craniospinal arachnoid cysts, with emphasis on epidemiology, genetics, neuroimaging, clinical presentations, and operative management.

Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of the knowledge of the lesions of the scalp and cranial vault, with emphasis on their accurate diagnosis and the medical and often multidisciplined surgical approach to treating these disease processes.  It includes chapters, organized into six main groups: first, general characteristics of lesions of the scalp and calvarium, including definitions, classifications, history, anatomy and histology, regeneration, clinical and imaging features; secondly, congenital and anatomic variants of the scalp and calvarium, including craniosynostosis and craniopagus conjoined twins; thirdly, benign disorders of the scalp and calvarium, including benign lesions with and without atrophy and neoplasms, scarring and pressure sores, and metabolic disorders; fourthly, traumatic, vascular and infectious lesions of the scalp and calvarium, including iatrogenic lesions, infectious or inflammatory, and vascular lesions and malformations; fifthly, malignant neoplasms and secondary malignancies of the scalp and calvarium, including hematologic and intracranial neoplasms; and sixthly, treatment and outcome for lesions of the scalp and calvarium, including nonsurgical treatment, principles of surgery, postoperative complications, prognosis as well as the medicolegal aspects related to these lesions.The uniqueness of this compilation lies in the fact that all aspects of these disease entities are compiled into one singular definitive work. All these issues are adequately addressed with clinical illustrations and examples.This comprehensive reference book is an ideal source for neuroscientists at all levels, from graduate students to researchers in specific disciplines studying this region including neurosurgeons, neurologists, pediatricians, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, dermatologists, and neuroscientists in developmental neuroscience who seek both basic and more advanced information regarding the lesions of the scalp and cranial vault.

Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of human hippocampus, and role of the hippocampus in memory, cognition and learning.It includes informative chapters organized into two main groups: (1), fundamental information about the human hippocampus, including history, development, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, structural and synaptic plasticity, volume, 3D visualition of the human hippocampus and etc.; and (2) role of the hippocampus in memory, cognition and learning, including role of the hippocampus in cognition, time and memory, learning and etc.There are some unique features about this book: cross-references within chapters to highlight connections between development, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and surgery, real-world examples to illustrate key points and practical applications, summaries of the latest research to keep readers informed of cutting-edge developments.Thus, this comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neuroscientists at all levels, from graduate students to researchers in specific disciplines studying this region including neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuroanatomists and psychiatrists who seek both basic and more advanced information regarding the human hippocampus.

Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of the spinal ligaments of the vertebral column, with emphasis on main ligamentous structures that have the potential to cause illness. It includes informative chapters from leaders in the field, organized into nine main groups: (1), history, embryology, histology, neuroanatomy and imaging of the spinal ligaments; (2), ligaments of the vertebral bodies, including the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments; (3), ligaments of the vertebral arches, including the ligamentum flavum, interspinous ligaments, supraspinous ligament, nuchal ligament, intertransverse ligament and midline interlaminar ligament; (4), craniocervical ligaments, including atlanto-occiptal and atlanto-axial ligaments; (5), costovertebral ligaments, including intra-articular ligament of head of rib, radiate ligament of head of rib, and costotransverse ligament; (6), sacroiliac ligaments, including anterior, interosseous, and posterior sacroiliac ligaments and accessory ligaments (sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligament); (7), other ligaments, including anterior dural (Hofmann) ligaments, peridural membrane, and the denticulate ligaments; (8) management of common clinical problems affecting spinal ligaments, such as ossification of spinal ligaments, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, rupture of the transverse ligament of the atlas, odontoid process fracture, facet joint sprain and sacroiliitis; and (9), other issues regarding the spinal ligaments, including medicolegal problems regarding spinal ligaments. The uniqueness of this compilation lies in the fact that disruption of spinal ligaments can lead to instability that jeopardizes the spinal cord and nerve roots that have the potential to cause life-threatening illness. All these issues are adequately addressed with clinical illustrations and examples. The uniqueness of clinical manifestation caused by ligaments malfunction of the vertebral column is identified easily and provides precise management through our book. Thus, this comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neuroscientists including spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, neuroradiologists, physical therapists, neuroanatomists and neurologists.

Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of tuberculosis of the central nervous system, with emphasis on clinical, diagnostics, and therapeutic features. Tuberculosis, one of the most lethal diseases in human history, still poses a serious threat in the world together with economic and social problems, although a great progress in the fight against this infectious disease in the last century. It covers the full range of tuberculosis of central nervous system and the chapters are organized into six sections: (1) the cranial; (2) the spinal; and (3) the peripheral portions of the nervous system; followed by (4) a section on the laboratory studies in tuberculosis; (5) a section on medical and surgical therapy; and (6) further insights into tuberculosis. This comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neurosurgeons, neurologists and specialists upon infectious diseases seeking both basic and more sophisticated information and surgical procedures relating to the complications associated with tuberculosis involving the spine, brain and peripheral nerves.