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Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 24-4
  • October 15, 2013
  • Bruce Pollock
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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This issue of the Neurosurgery Clinics of North America devoted to Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery is Guest Edited by Dr. Bruce Pollock of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Articles in this issue include: Concepts and Techniques of Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Intracranial Meningiomas; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Pituitary Adenomas; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Vestibular Schwannomas; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Non-Vestibular Schwannomas; Multi-session Radiosurgery of Benign Intracranial Tumors; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Intracranial Gliomas; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Brain Metastases; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Chordomas, Chondrosarcomas, and Glomus Tumors; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Intracranial Cavernous Malformations; Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia; and Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Epilepsy and Functional Disorders.

Neurocritical Care in Neurosurgery, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 24-3
  • July 9, 2013
  • Paul A. Nyquist + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America is Guest Edited by Drs. Paul Nyquist, Marek Mirski, and Rafael Tamargo, all from The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. This issue will cover important topics for the neurosurgeon in the Neurocritical Care Unit, including issues in ventilation in the patient with brain injury, ultrasound, seizures, subarachnoid hemorrhage, microdialysis, and management of brain trauma, acute spinal cord injury, and intracranial hemorrhages.

Spinal Deformity Surgery, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 24-2
  • April 15, 2013
  • Christopher Ames + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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This issue of the Neurosurgery Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Jian, Ames, and Shaffrey, presents updates and state-of-the-art approaches to spinal deformity surgery. Spine surgery is a timely topics amongst neurosurgeons, and one that is continually evolving. Articles in this issue include Radiographic and Clinical Evaluation of Adult Spinal Deformity; Use of Surgimap in Osteotomy Planning, Correction Calculation, and Reciprocal Changes; Adolescent Scoliosis Classification and Treatment; Osteotomy for Rigid Deformity; Coronal Realignment, Reduction Techniques, and Complication Avoidance; Cervical Deformity; High Grade Sponylolisthesis; Proximal Junctional Kyphosis; and The Role of Minimally Invasive Techniques in the Treatment of Adult Spinal Deformity.

Malignant Tumors of the Skull Base, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 24-1
  • November 28, 2012
  • Orin Bloch + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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This issue of the Neurosurgery Clinics, Malignant Tumors of the Skull Base, is Guest Edited by Drs. Orin Bloch and Franco DeMonte. Malignant tumors of the skull base pose significant challenges to the clinician, because of their proximity to critical neurovascular structures. This issue will explore various approaches to the removal of malignant tumors of the skull base, including open surgical approaches and minimally invasive approaches. Other articles in this issue include topics such as craniofacial reconstruction following oncologic resection, temporal bone malignancies, sinonasal carcinomas, and radiotherapy for malignant skull base tumors.

Year Book of Neurology and Neurosurgery

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 2012
  • September 6, 2012
  • Alejandro A. Rabinstein + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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The Year Book of Neurology and Neurosurgery brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in neurology and neurosurgery, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! Readers will find information on a range of topics, including Movement Disorders, Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System, Neoplastic Disease, Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery, Cerebrovascular, Neuro-oncology, and Spine. The Year Book of Neurology and Neurosurgery is published annually in June.

Schmidek and Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques E-Book

  • 6th Edition
  • May 10, 2012
  • Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa
  • English
  • eBook
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Wherever, whenever, or however you need it, unmatched procedural guidance is at your fingertips with the new edition of Schmidek & Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques! Completely revised under the auspices of new editor-chief Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, this comprehensive medical reference examines indications, operative techniques, complications, and results for nearly every neurosurgical procedure. Full-color illustrations, 21 new chapters, internationally-acclaimed contributors, surgical videos, and online access make it a "must have" for today's practitioner.

Modern Management of High Grade Glioma, Part I, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 23-2
  • April 11, 2012
  • Isaac Yang + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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Standard therapy for high grade glioma is a topic that is evolving, timely, and relevant.  Guest Editors Isaac Yang, MD and Seunggu Han, MD have assembled a group of experts to highlight the latest updates on various forms of management of high grade glioma.  Some of the articles included in this issue focus on Extent of Resection for Glioblastoma; Role of adjuvant radiation therapy; Survival benefit of the Temozolomide protocol; Alternative chemotherapeutic agents; The role of avastin; Radiology; Pseuodprogression and Treatment effect; Pathology; Medical Management; Management of insular gliomas; Use of motor mapping; GBM treatment with clinical trials for surgical resection; Clinical trials with immunotherapy; Clinical trials for small molecule inhibitors; Future role of CED for GBM treatment; Application of a vault nanoparticle therapy for GBM therapy; Management of high grade gliomas in pediatric populations; Targeting Glioma Stem Like Cells with a focus on CD 133; and Potential Role for STAT3 inhibitors in glioblastoma.

Best Evidence for Spine Surgery E-Book

  • 1st Edition
  • February 1, 2012
  • Rahul Jandial + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
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Best Evidence for Spine Surgery provides representative cases that help you determine the optimal surgical interventions for your patients. Drs. Rahul Jandial and Steven R. Garfin, and a balanced team of preeminent neurosurgeons and orthopaedists, address the trend toward a more collaborative approach between spine and orthopaedic surgery. This easy-to-read, evidence-based resource also features "Tips from the masters" for a quick review of important elements of diagnosis and treatment.

Best Evidence for Spine Surgery

  • 1st Edition
  • January 25, 2012
  • Rahul Jandial + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 1 6 2 5 - 2
Best Evidence for Spine Surgery provides representative cases that help you determine the optimal surgical interventions for your patients. Drs. Rahul Jandial and Steven R. Garfin, and a balanced team of preeminent neurosurgeons and orthopaedists, address the trend toward a more collaborative approach between spine and orthopaedic surgery. This easy-to-read, evidence-based resource also features "Tips from the masters" for a quick review of important elements of diagnosis and treatment and online access at www.expertconsult.com with fully searchable text and downloadable images.

Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) and Cranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (DAVFs), An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 23-1
  • December 15, 2011
  • Rafael J. Tamargo + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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  • eBook
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Guest Editors Rafael J. Tamargo and Judy Huang have focused on “Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (DAVFs) in this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America.  Articles in this issue include:  Arteriovenous Malformations: Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation; Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation; Historical Perspective of Treatments of Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Imaging of Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Classification Schemes for Arteriovenous Malformations; Classification Schemes for Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Acute Management of Ruptured Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Selection of Treatment Modalities or Observation of Arteriovenous Malformations; Selection of Treatment Modalities or Observation of Dural Arteriovenous Malformations; Surgical Treatment of Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Anesthesia Considerations and Intraoperative Monitoring During Surgery for Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas; Endovascular Treatment of Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Malformations; Occlusive Hyperemia Versus Normal Perfusion Pressure Breakthrough after Treatment of Cranial Arteriovenous Malformations; Vein of Galen Malformations: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Management; Carotid Cavernous Fistulas: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Management.