
Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery
An Illustrated Guide to Endoscopic Techniques
- 1st Edition - January 7, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: David F. Jimenez
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 1 7 5 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 2 5 4 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 2 5 5 - 1
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Request a sales quoteDestined to be the definitive reference in this complex surgical area, Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery is the first single resource to offer complete coverage of techniques, outcomes, complications, and results when treating patients with craniosynostosis endoscopically. Dr. David F. Jimenez, a pioneer in the field who has developed minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries to treat very young infants with this condition, provides all appropriate data and detailed guidance on every aspect of the management of craniosynostosis using endoscopic techniques.
- Covers the surgical management of every type of single suture synostosis as well as multiple and complex synostosis.
- Presents surgical techniques in depth, with a complete review of short- and long-term outcomes and results.
- Provides detailed information on patient anesthesia and how to set up the operating room for surgery.
- Includes detailed descriptions of helmets and their management.
- Features hundreds of radiographs, clinical photos, and procedural illustrations, as well as procedural videos.
- Discusses complication avoidance, provides surgical pearls throughout, and supplies patient information online.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access bonus images plus all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Acknowledgment
- Video Table of Contents
- 1. The History and Evolution of Craniosynostosis Surgery
- Early Descriptions of Cranial Morphology and Cranial Sutures
- Early Insight into Calvarial Growth and Craniosynostosis
- Advancement of Surgical Concepts
- Development of Neuroendoscopy and Endoscopy-Assisted Craniectomy
- 2. The Evaluation, Correction, and Prevention of Pathologic Facial Development Secondary to Craniosynostosis
- Pathogenesis of Abnormal Facial Development
- Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis
- Facial Analysis Sagittal Synostosis (Fig. 2.2A–E)
- Metopic Synostosis
- Facial Analysis Metopic Synostosis (Fig. 2.3A–E)
- Unilateral Coronal Synostosis
- Facial Analysis Unilateral Coronal Synostosis ( Fig. 2.5A–E)
- Prevention and Summary
- Nonsyndromic Bilateral Coronal Synostosis
- Facial Analysis Nonsyndromic Bicoronal Synostosis (Fig. 2.8A–E)
- Prevention and Summary
- Unilateral Lambdoid Synostosis
- Facial Analysis Lambdoid Synostosis (Fig. 2.11A–E)
- Prevention and Summary
- Bilateral Lambdoid Synostosis
- Facial Analysis Bilateral Lambdoid and Sagittal Synostosis (Fig. 2.13A–G)
- Prevention and Summary
- Facial Development in Syndromic Craniosynostosis
- Correction of Associated Deformities
- Recommended Operating Times
- Summary
- 3. Background and Management Principles
- Epidemiology and Other General Facts
- Brain Growth and Timing of Surgery
- Postoperative Orthosis Therapy
- Postoperative Management
- Conclusion
- 4. Perioperative Logistics
- Introduction
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Ophthalmologic Evaluation
- Anthropometric Evaluation
- Surgical Set-Up
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Specialized Instrumentation
- Conclusion
- 5. The Role of the Nurse in Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery
- Introduction
- Making the Diagnosis
- Websites
- The Endoscopic-Assisted Procedure
- Preoperative Preparation
- Preoperative Clinic Visit
- Insurance
- Postoperative Care
- Conclusion
- 6. Anesthesia Management
- Introduction
- Preoperative Evaluation and Assessment
- Positioning Issues
- Preoperative Preparation
- Anesthetic Management
- Venous Air Embolism
- End of Case Issues
- Conclusion
- 7. Ophthalmic Complications of Craniosynostosis and the Impact of Endoscopic Repair
- Introduction
- 8. Sagittal Craniosynostosis
- Introduction
- Patient Positioning
- Incisions
- Procedure
- Closure
- Results
- Conclusion
- 9. Unicoronal Craniosynostosis
- Introduction
- Positioning
- Incision
- Procedure
- Osteotomy
- Results
- Conclusion
- 10. Metopic Craniosynostosis
- Introduction
- Positioning
- Osteotomy
- Electric Rasp
- Closure
- Results
- 11. Nonsyndromic Bicoronal Craniosynostosis
- Introduction
- Imaging
- Patient Positioning
- Incisions
- Osteotomies
- Postoperative Management
- Postoperative Orthosis Therapy
- Results
- Conclusion
- 12. Bicoronal Syndromic Craniosynostosis
- Introduction
- Common Presentations of Syndromic Synostosis
- Literature Review
- Endoscopic Suturectomy and Helmet Therapy
- Outcomes
- Clinical Follow-Up
- Conclusion
- 13. Lambdoid Craniosynostosis
- Introduction
- Clinical Presentation
- Incisions
- Osteotomies
- Results
- Conclusion
- 14. Multiple Suture Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis
- Introduction
- Sagittal and Coronal Synostosis
- Coronal and Metopic
- Bilateral Lambdoid Synostosis
- Bilambdoid and Sagittal Synostosis
- Sagittal and Metopic Synostosis
- Conclusion
- 15. Postoperative Cranial Orthotic Therapy
- Introduction to Cranial Remolding Programs
- Influence of Infant Age at Time of Surgery
- Postoperative CRO Indications/Recommendations
- CRO Contraindications
- Postoperative CRO Program
- CRO Design Specifications
- Specific Suture Involvements: Sagittal, Metopic, and Coronal
- Orthotic Treatment Program
- Consecutive CROs
- Complications/Adverse Events
- Clinical Outcomes
- Regression After CRO Treatment
- Conclusion
- 16. Complications and Avoidance
- Introduction
- Dural Tears
- Infections
- Skin Rash/Dermatitis
- Scalp Burns
- Pseudomeningocele
- Cranial Defects
- Deaths
- Conclusion
- 17. Final Thoughts and Conclusions
- Practical Observations
- Neurocognitive Issues
- The Ultimate Case
- Conclusion
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 7, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 272
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323721752
- eBook ISBN: 9780323722544
- eBook ISBN: 9780323722551
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David F. Jimenez
Dr. David F. Jimenez is a doubly Board Certified Pediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon. This nationally and internationally recognized top San Antonio doctor, has been taking care of patients and families locally and from around the world for more than 30 years.
Dr. Jimenez has been heavily involved in organized neurosurgery both at the state and national levels. He has served as President of the Missouri State Neurosurgical Society, Vice President of the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons and is currently the societys secretary . He has been the chairman of the Council of Neurosurgical Societies and has served as Chairman of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Education and Practice Management Committee and the Young Neurosurgeons Committee.
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