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Complicaciones en neurocirugía

  • 1st Edition
  • July 15, 2020
  • Anil Nanda
  • Spanish
Presenta casos clínicos representativos de las situaciones más habituales, proporcionados por neurocirujanos expertos en todas las áreas de esta compleja especialidad. Incluye fotografías e imágenes diagnósticas de gran calidad para garantizar una completa comprensión visual de los procedimientos expuestos. Cubre un amplio abanico de operaciones quirúrgicas, incluyendo los procedimientos de neurocirugía general y el abordaje de complicaciones craneales, medulares y periféricas, todo ello en un formato sistemático y de fácil lectura. Incluye vídeos (en inglés) en que se muestran posibles complicaciones para diversos tipos de cirugía; así, por ejemplo, el capítulo 12, «Complicaciones de la cirugía de bypass cerebral», se complementa con vídeos que muestran cómo conseguir la hemostasia venosa sin riesgo de lesión de la ATS, cómo manejar un ateroma dentro del vaso donante y cómo manejar la oclusión intraoperatoria de una derivación. Ofrece acceso a ExpertConsult.com, que incluye la versión electrónica completa de la obra, así como vídeos ilustrativos (todo ello en inglés).

Surgical Anatomy of the Sacral Plexus and its Branches

  • 1st Edition
  • May 11, 2020
  • R. Shane Tubbs + 1 more
  • English
The first work of its kind devoted to the pelvis and lower limb, Surgical Anatomy of the Sacral Plexus and Its Branches clearly explains and illustrates this important subset of peripheral nervous system anatomy. Ideal for physicians and residents from a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines, this unique title details new methods of imaging the sacral plexus, as well as its pathology and appropriate surgical approaches.

New Technologies in Spine Surgery, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 31-1
  • November 26, 2019
  • Michael Y. Wang + 1 more
  • English
This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Nathaniel P. Brooks and Dr. Michael Y. Wang, is devoted to New Technologies in Spine Surgery. Articles in this issue include: Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy, Endoscopic Cervical Foraminotomy, Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Retropleural Thoracic Approach, Novel Intervertebral Technologies, Surface Technologies for Fusion, Cell derived/Stem Cell Technologies for Fusion, Disk Replacement, Enhanced Recovery in Spine Surgery/Perioperative pain management, Imaging Technologies, Robotic Instrumentation Placement, Minimally Invasive Deformity Advances, Tissue Engineering/Regenerative Treatments, Minimally Invasive Tumor Ablation, and more.

Neuromodulation, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 30-2
  • April 25, 2019
  • Wendell B Lake + 2 more
  • English
This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Wendell B. Lake, Ashwini D. Sharan, and Chengyuan Wu, will focus on Neuromodulation. Topics include, but are not limited to, Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Baclofen Pumps for Spasticity and Secondary Dystonia, Occipital Nerve Stimulation, Vagal Nerve Stimulation for the treatment of Epilepsy, Responsive Neurostimulation for the treatment of Epilepsy, Emerging Indications for Deep Brain Stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Pain, Brain computer interface.

Anatomy, Imaging and Surgery of the Intracranial Dural Venous Sinuses

  • 1st Edition
  • April 20, 2019
  • R. Shane Tubbs
  • English
This first-of-its-kind volume focuses on the anatomy, imaging, and surgery of the dural venous sinuses and the particular relevance to neurosurgery and trauma surgery. Knowledge of the fine clinical anatomy involved in neurosurgery and skull base surgery has progressed greatly in recent years, and this title reflects new information of particular importance to neurosurgeons, trauma surgeons, neurologists, interventional radiologists, and others who need a complete, up-to-date understanding of this complex anatomical area.

Cervical Myelopathy, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 29-1
  • December 1, 2017
  • Michael Fehlings + 1 more
  • English
This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, edited by Dr. Michael G. Fehlings, focuses on Cervical Myelopathy. Topics include, but are not limited to, Epidemiology and overview of the clinical spectrum of degenerative cervical myelopathy; Pathobiology of degenerative cervical myelopathy; Natural history of degenerative cervical myelopathy; Imaging evaluation of degenerative cervical myelopathy: current state of the art and future directions; Pathophysiology of CPPD and OYL(OLF); Radiological evaluation of OPLL with dural ossification; Relationship of OALL, OPLL and OYL (OLF); Importance of sagittal alignment of the cervical spine in the management of degenerative cervical myelopathy; Anterior cervical options to manage degenerative cervical myelopathy; Laminectomy with or without fusion to manage degenerative cervical myelopathy; History and evolution of laminoplasty; Prediction of outcomes in managing degenerative cervical myelopathy; Neurological complications in managing degenerative cervical myelopathy; Options to manage the patient with mild degenerative cervical myelopathy; Management of the patient with cervical cord compression but no evidence of myelopathy; Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for CDD; Future Directions and New Technology, and more!

Intraoperative Imaging, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 28-4
  • September 26, 2017
  • J. Bradley Elder + 1 more
  • English
This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics focus on Intraoperative Imaging. Article topics will include historical, current and future intraoperative imaging modality; iMRI suites: history, design, utility and cost-effectiveness; Stereotactic platforms for iMRI; iMRI for tumor: maximizing extent of resection of glioma; IMRI for tumor: combining iMRI with functional MRI; iMRI for tumor: pituitary adenoma; iMRI for tumor: MR thermometry; iMRI for tumor: LITT for spinal tumors; iMRI for functional/epilepsy neurosurgery: DBS placement; iMRI for functional/epilepsy neurosurgery: MR thermometry for mesial temporal epilepsy; iMRI for functional/epilepsy neurosurgery: MR thermometry HIFU; Fluorescence imaging/agents in tumor resection; Intraoperative 3D ultrasound; Intraoperative 3D CT: spine surgery; Intraoperative 3D CT: cranial/functional/trigem; Intraoperative imaging for vascular lesions; Imaging of intraoperative drug delivery; Intraoperative ultrasound for peripheral nerve; and Intraoperative Raman Spectroscopy.

Controversies in Spinal and Cranial Surgery, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 28-3
  • June 14, 2017
  • Russell R. Lonser + 1 more
  • English
This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics focuses on Controversies in Spinal and Cranial Surgery. Article topics will include:Sacro-illiac Fusion; Interspinous Spacers;Bone Morphogenetic Protein, Platelet Concentrates and Other Biologics; MIS decompression; Pipeline flow diversion in subarachnoid hemorrhage; Direct versus indirect bypass for moyamoya disease; Management of prenatally diagnosed myelomeningocele; Management of incidental aneurysm; Surgical management of incidental low-grade glioma; and more!

Subdural Hematomas, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 28-2
  • March 21, 2017
  • E. Sander Connolly + 1 more
  • English
This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics will focus on subdural hematomas. Articles will include: Imaging of Subdural Hematomas; Chronic Subdural Natural History; Chronic Subdural Medical Management; Chronic Subdural Minimally Invasive Surgery; Chronic Subdural Craniotomy; Chronic Subdural ICU Management; and many more!

Traumatic Brain Injury, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 27-4
  • September 19, 2016
  • Paul M. Vespa + 2 more
  • English
The consequences of a brain injury can affect all aspects of our lives, including our personality. Brain injuries do not heal like other injuries and symptoms may appear right away or may not be present for days or weeks after the injury. This issue will include Past, Present, and Future of TBI research; Pathophysiology of TBI; Advances in brain imaging of TBI; and many more articles leading up to Degenerative Disease following Traumatic Brain Injury.