This text provides information on the basic knowledge and clinical management required for optimal care of neurosurgical patients. Providing an up-to-date synopsis of the field of neurosurgery, the book covers the most common clinical conditions encountered by neurosurgeons. The chapters are organized under broad topics including investigative studies, perioperative care, the role of newer techniques, management of tumors, vascular and traumatic lesions. Additional topics are then covered including pediatrics, spine and peripheral nerve lesions, as well as functional neurosurgery and infections. Neurosurgery is a useful tool for neurosurgeons to consult for both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures. This book presents an up-to-date international perspective on essential points for neurosurgery for board exams and certification.

Internationally focused, incorporates expertise from neurosurgery specialists throughout various countries Up-to-date international perspective on essential points for neurosurgery for board exams and certification

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Investigations.- Neurophysiology.- Neuroradiology and Ultrasound.- Neuropathology.- Perioperative Care.- Neuroanesthesia.- Neurosurgical Intensive Care.- Techniques.- Neuroendoscopy.- Principles and Practice of Image-guided Neurosurgery.- Stereotactic Radiosurgery.- Tumors.- Low-grade Gliomas in Adults.- Neurosurgical Management of High-grade Gliomas.- Sellar and Parasellar Tumors.- Meningiomas.- Intraventricular and Pineal Region Tumors.- Cerebello-pontine Angle Tumors.- Skull Base Tumors.- Tumors: Cerebral Metastases and Lymphoma.- Vascular.- Cerebral Blood Flow: Physiology and Measurement Techniques.- Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.- Interventional Neuroradiology.- Arteriovenous Malformations.- Trauma.- Management of Severe Head Injury.- Spine Injuries.- Rehabilitation of Neurologically Injured Patients.- Hydrocephalus.- Hydrocephalus and Shunts.- Pediatrics.- Craniosynostosis.- Syndromic Craniosynostosis.- Spinal Dysraphism.- Pediatric Neuro-oncology.- Spine.- Management of Spinal Tumors.- Management of Extradural Spinal Tumors.- Degenerative Disease of the Cervical Spine.- Peripheral and Cranial Nerves.- Peripheral and Cranial Nerve Injury.- Functional Neurosurgery.- Pain.- Epilepsy Surgery.- Functional Neurosurgery for Movement Disorders.- Infection.- Infections in the Central Nervous System.- Infections in Neurological Surgery.- Ischemic Stroke and Carotid Endarterectomy.