Neurosurgery Books

It is estimated that the functionally significant body of knowledge for a given medical specialty changes radically every 8 years. New specialties and "sub­ specialization" are occurring at approximately an equal rate...

It is estimated that the functionally significant body of knowledge for a given medical specialty changes radically every 8 years. New specialties and "sub­ specialization" are occurring at approximately an equal rate...

It is estimated that the fU,nctionally significant body of knowledge for a given medical specialty changes radically every 8 years. New specialties and "sub-specialization" are occurring at approximately an equal rate...

This volume represents the collected papers presented at the Third Triennial Symposium of the International Basal Ganglia society (IBAGS) held at Capo Boi, Italy, June 10-13, 1989. About 300 members of the society and ...

The death 'Of a child, 'One wh'Ose vulnerability and unfilled promise c'Omp'Ounds the tragedy 'Of any death, t'Ouches us deeply. When that death 'Occurs due t'O the generally unexpected and sudden loss 'Of brain functi'On, it...

In this volume, world authorities on spinal surgery from the fields of Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Neuroscience present current data on the basic science and clinical management of the unstable spine. Unique to this...

It is estimated that the functionally significant body of knowledge for a given medical specialty changes radically every 8 years. New specialties and "sub-specialization" are occurring at approximately an equal rate. ...

The intracarotid amobarbital (or Amytal) procedure is commonly referred to as the Wada test in tribute to Juhn Wada, the physician who devised the technique and performed the fIrst basic animal research and clinical studies...

""An Essay On Hydrocephalus Acutus: Or Dropsy In The Brain"" is a medical book written by John Cheyne in 1808. The book explores the condition of hydrocephalus acutus, also known as dropsy in the brain, which is a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the...

Beitr�����ge zur Pathologie und Chirurgie des Gehirnes ist ein Buch von Bernhard von Beck, das 1894 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch enth�����lt Beitr�����ge zur Pathologie und Chirurgie des Gehirnes, die auf Beck's klinischen Erfahrungen basieren. Es...

Biomechanics of the Brain will present an introduction to brain anatomy for engineers and scientists. Experimental techniques such as brain imaging and brain tissue mechanical property measurement will be discussed, as well as computational methods for...

Neurocritical care as a subspecialty has grown rapidly over the last two decades and has reached a level of distinct maturity with the advent of newer monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in a variety of brain and spinal cord injury...

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor...

Un guide pratique et détaillé pour les chirurgiens qui opèrent sur le système nerveux. Antony Chipault, célèbre chirurgien français du début du XXe siècle, décrit en détail les techniques chirurgicales pour les tumeurs, les anévrismes, les maladies...

Addressing all aspects of brain death and thoroughly detailing how a potential organ donor should be maintained to ensure maximum use of the organs and cells, The Brain-Dead Organ Donor: Pathophysiology and Management is a landmark addition to the...

Trephining: In Its Ancient And Modern Aspect (1894) is a book written by John Fletcher Horne that explores the practice of trephining, a surgical procedure that involves drilling a hole into the skull. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the...

What does a would-be horn implant candidate, an accused serial killer, and a woman coveting her mother's spine all have in common? They've all turned to top US neurosurgeon Dr. Burak M Ozgur for help. In this collection of touching, peculiar, and...

On The Effects Produced On The Circulation And Respiration By Gunshot Injuries Of The Cerebral Hemisphere is a book written by S. P. Kramer in 1897. The book is a comprehensive study of the effects of gunshot injuries on the circulation and respiration...

Le livre intitul����� ""D�����formation du cr�����ne r�����sultant de la m�����thode la plus g�����n�����rale de couvrir la t������te des enfants"" a �����t����� �����crit par Achille Louis Foville en 1834. Ce livre porte sur la pratique de couvrir la...

To date, more than three thousand brain and skull base tumors, along with various vascular problems, have been treated by using advanced, fully endoscopic, minimally invasive surgical techniques. In this book, Dr. Hrayr K...

This is truly an exciting time in the field of neuro-oncology, particularly in the area of hi- grade gliomas. The management of patients with high-grade gliomas has historically been one of the most challenging and ...

This book describes and illustrates an approach to surgery for spinal cord tumors that is based on a refined concept of anatomic compartmentalization. The aim of this approach is to enable maximum preservation of spinal cord function through confinement...

Of all the therapies that comprise psychiatric practice, the use of brain surgery to modify behaviour is the most contentious. That such behavioural neuro­ surgery, or psychosurgery, provokes opposition is far from surprising...

This atlas offers a collection of EEG spectral analyses and their corresponding conventional recordings under anes­ thesio10gical procedures. The EEGs presented here were re­ corded on general surgical and gynecological...

Die neurochirurgische Operationslehre wurde heit. Dieses Prinzip wurde auch in der 2. Auflage nach ihrem ersten Erscheinen im Jahre 1966 von beibehalten. Durch volle Ausnutzung der jewei­ Operateuren, Lernenden, Lehrenden und...

There is no question that the topic of this meeting in Seeheim, Germany, on intracranial and intralabyrinthine fluids is pertinent. This was the first international meeting at which these two closely-related topics were...

Die traumatischen Schäden von Gehirn und Rückenmark werden in den drei aufeinanderfolgenden Bänden (Band 13/VI A bis C der Speziellen Pathologischen Anatomie) umfassend behandelt. Was auch dieses Werk auszeichnet,sind u.a. drei...

The brain stem and cerebellum are structures that have fascinated and puzzled physicians, anatomists, and physio­ logists for centuries. Relatively small in volume compared to the much larger and more majestic human cerebrum,...

The pioneering work by Pierre Janny and Nils Lundberg added a new tool to the investigative armamentarium of the neurosurgeon: continuous monitor­ ing of intracranial pressure (ICP). A small group of basic and clinical sci­...

Die traumatischen Schäden des Rückenmarks und seiner Hüllen werden in diesem Beitrag systematisch abgehandelt. Die Darstellung beginnt mit der allgemeinen Neuropathologie der traumatischen Gewebeschäden des Rückenmarks und...

In the last decade there has been a growing interest in the study of the interactions between the heart and the brain, especially in the field of cerebral ischemia. The interactions between cardiovascular and cerebrovascular...

The spinal cord has a characteristic structure and functions that are distinct from those of the brain. Its functions are tremendously important since it modulates the peripheral sensory inputs to the dorsal horn, and it gives...

Basics and Evolution of Endoneurosurgery.- Anatomy.- Clinical Application.- ENS Clips.- Future Concepts for Minimally Invasive Techniques in Neurosurgery.

All over the world research is going on to improve the outcome of the treatment of peripheral nerve lesions. Yet, there exist many questions, such as: Is the autologeous nerve grafting still the golden standard in bridging...

In July 2004 specialists in neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neurology and neurointensive care discussed recent trends at the 2nd Swiss Japanese Joint Conference on Cerebral Stroke Surgery, held in Zurich, Switzerland. New...

As an addition to the European postgraduate training system for young neurosurgeons, we began to publish in 1974 this series of Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery which was later sponsored by the European...

The small neck of the aneurysm afforded an easy surgical attack. An ordinary flat silver clip was placed over the sac and tightly compressed obliterated it completely. The clip was flush with the wall of the carotid artery. The...

Die Neuroonkologie hat sich in den vergangenen Jahren als eine eigene Disziplin sowohl innerhalb der Neurologie als auch interdisziplinär etabliert: übergreifend für Onkologie, Interne Medizin mit onkologischen Patienten,...

After a very brief introduction to neurophysiology of pain and the influence of weather on pain the selection of an optimal current by the author is presented. This optimal current applied via specially unequal electrodes on...

Re-EngineeringoftheDamagedBrainandSpinalCord isdedicatedtoTetsuoKanno,M. D. ProfessorofNeurosurgery Bypresenting theoriginal papers thatmakeupthis thefeaturesofthelocalmedicallandscapeinthe- third supplement we wish to make a...

The latest in this already classic series presents recent progress and detailed descriptions of standard procedures, to assist young neurosurgeons in their post-graduate training. With contributions from experienced European...

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...

Tumors involving peripheral nerves may be extremely challenging lesions to diagnose and treat.  In order to optimize their management,  physicians should have a thorough knowledge of peripheral nerve anatomy and pathology (both gross and...