Neurochirurgia

In Wolfgang Koos' final work, a lifetime of experience in the surgical treatment of the acoustic neurinoma is presented in the style of the brilliantly successful Koos-Spetzler microneurosurgery series. Diagnosis is a strong point of this atlas, as surgical strategies are planned according to the anatomic location and growth pattern of these tumors. The preoperative considerations, operating room set-up, patient positioning, and neuronavigational equipment are described for microsurgery in the cerebellopontine angle region. The operative techniques for removing acoustic neurinomas in correlation with size and extension of the tumor are then provided in step-by-step detail; intraoperative photographs are paired with explanatory colored line drawings of astonishing clarity. Finally, the tumors of the cerebellopontine angle that may mimic acoustic neurinoma are described.

As minimally invasive surgery becomes the standard of care in neurosurgery, it is imperative that surgeons become skilled in the use of image-guided techniques. This outstanding new book provides an in-depth analysis of current and developing applications in this rapidly growing field. A highly acclaimed team of authors share their experience with this exciting technology, outlining benefits and limitations of each technique. The book begins with an overview of image-guided neurosurgery, and then continues with specific cranial and spinal procedures. You'll get full coverage of clinical applications for topics such as: videotactic neurosurgery, needle biopsy, cranial and spinal navigation, and much more! Key features of the book: * Full analysis of current and future applications of image-guided procedures * Detailed descriptions of procedures, from basic to the most advanced * An international "who's who" of contributors, all of whom have significantly advanced contributions to the field of image-guided surgery * Valuable information that leads to more effective results and optimal patient care Increasing evidence shows there are many advantages to using image-guided techniques. It can make procedures more efficient, minimize exposure and invasiveness, define resection boundaries, and optimize hardware placement. Here is the clinical reference that neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and residents need to get the most up-to-date assessment of this vital field. Stay on the cutting-edge of an exciting new technology; order your copy of ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN IMAGE-GUIDED BRAIN AND SPINE SURGERY today!

Presents neurosurgical anatomy by detailing approaches on cadavers in the same position patients would be placed in during a real operative procedure. Anatomy is described in: 1) all commonly used cranial and cranial base approaches, 2) anterior, posterior, anterolateral and posterolateral approaches to all segments of the spine, 3) all commonly performed procedures on peripheral nerves, and 4) endoscopic approaches to cranial and spinal neurosurgery. Stresses the understanding of the anatomy rather than the performance of the procedure.

Peripheral nerve injury and entrapment neuropathy often are complicated by injury to adjacent tissue such as bone, joints, blood vessels, and tendons. Clinicians who provide primary care in these areas require extensive knowledge of methods for treating wounds and nerve injuries. The most important element in the treatment of peripheral nerve injury is appropriate surgical repair or functional reconstruction; postoperative physical and occupational therapy are also necessary. This book summarizes current topics in Japan and other countries in the field of surgical nerve repair, including selection of treatment methods for peripheral nerve paralysis, practical issues in surgery, and aspects of postoperative care. The importance of evidence-based medicine is emphasized, with appropriate therapy decided on the basis of objective data. The book has a broad appeal to include general clinicians, clinical trainees, and allied health-care professionals.

Praise for this book:Written by...one of the world experts in skull base surgery...Without a shadow of a doubt, this is a truly remarkable book...it is essential. - Journal of Laryngology & Otology The second edition of Atlas of Skull Base Surgery and Neurotology presents an up-to-date reference for the latest techniques in the challenging area of skull base surgery. Greatly expanded in this edition is the book's broad coverage of technical maneuvers for the various surgical approaches. The atlas provides an overview of the fundamental concepts in surgical management with succinct descriptions of surgical anatomy, pathological anatomy of skull base problems, the use of endoscopes in skull base surgery, and vascular considerations. Highlights of this edition: * Features concise, step-by-step descriptions of surgical techniques * Expanded to include 700 full-color, high-quality illustrations by artist Christine Gralapp demonstrating key aspects of anatomy, operative exposures, and surgical maneuvers An invaluable aid to mastering the complex anatomy and techniques for skull base surgery and neurotology, this book is essential for otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, and residents in these specialties.

Volume IVB describes surgical approaches, strategies, and management techniques for specific tumors in their typical locations, surgical outcomes and results, instruments, and laboratory training. It covers also the related disciplines neuroradiology and neuroanesthesia. The last installment in this well-known series.

Drawing on decades of experience and wisdom, Dr. Ugo Fisch created this classic text/atlas on microsurgical procedures for the skull base. The authors have labored not to popularize skull base surgery, but to provide the details of each operation, giving surgeons the valuable information they need. Each chapter of the text discusses a specific procedure and is divided into two sections, covering both the general surgical steps of the procedure and also its application. Within each chapter you'll find: general considerations; surgical techniques; applications; tips and pratfalls; imaging scans of illustrative cases; and color plates of pre- and post-operative preparation and instrumentation. The final two chapters discuss anesthesia issues and the impact of neuroradiology on skull base surgery. All of the cases used in the book reflect actual procedures, not hypothetical situations. All neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists involved in skull base surgery will benefit from having this classic text in their professional library. It demonstrates the procedures that have proven to be both safe and reliable through the years.

"Il professor Maira ci ricorda la sua vita, la sua passione per la medicina intesa come soccorso all'altro

Un grande medico, che è anche e soprattutto un uomo e un padre, racconta della sua quotidianità serrata, intensa, dove la pass

Microsurgical Anatomy of the Basal Cisterns and Vessels of the Brain