Surgery of Vertebrobasilar Aneurysms

London, Ontario Experience on 1767 Patients

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Neurology
Cover of the book Surgery of Vertebrobasilar Aneurysms by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi, Springer Vienna
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi ISBN: 9783709194096
Publisher: Springer Vienna Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
ISBN: 9783709194096
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

It is a great privilege to write the foreword for this classical work of Professor Charles Drake. There is no doubt that intracranial aneurysms have existed since the beginning of time. This terrifying disease of the brain arteries, with its dramatic consequences for the patient, has surely been observed in all human collectives, although clear definition and description in the literature began only 300 years ago. During the last century, clinical signs and symptoms have been carefully observed and analyzed, and 100 years ago, the first attempts were made for surgical treatment, such as the ligature of external and internal carotid and vertebral arteries. With the introduction of angiography, an entirely new dimension of diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the vascular diseases of CNS, was accomplished. In the years between 1945 and 1970, the neurosurgeon was increasingly stimulated to directly eliminate intracranial aneurysms. The most respected and avoided location, the aneurysms at the bifurcation of the basilar artery, remained as a "dark corner. " Several pioneers of neurosurgery attempted to explore the interpeduncular fossa, but finally retreated. Not so Charles Drake. His vision must have been stronger than his anxiety, after experiences of initial fatalities, to persevere more decisively in this desperate fight instead of to yield. Such steadfastness requires enormous courage. But what distinĀ­ guishes courage! Surgical courage is not just a fearless or unscrupulous action.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

It is a great privilege to write the foreword for this classical work of Professor Charles Drake. There is no doubt that intracranial aneurysms have existed since the beginning of time. This terrifying disease of the brain arteries, with its dramatic consequences for the patient, has surely been observed in all human collectives, although clear definition and description in the literature began only 300 years ago. During the last century, clinical signs and symptoms have been carefully observed and analyzed, and 100 years ago, the first attempts were made for surgical treatment, such as the ligature of external and internal carotid and vertebral arteries. With the introduction of angiography, an entirely new dimension of diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the vascular diseases of CNS, was accomplished. In the years between 1945 and 1970, the neurosurgeon was increasingly stimulated to directly eliminate intracranial aneurysms. The most respected and avoided location, the aneurysms at the bifurcation of the basilar artery, remained as a "dark corner. " Several pioneers of neurosurgery attempted to explore the interpeduncular fossa, but finally retreated. Not so Charles Drake. His vision must have been stronger than his anxiety, after experiences of initial fatalities, to persevere more decisively in this desperate fight instead of to yield. Such steadfastness requires enormous courage. But what distinĀ­ guishes courage! Surgical courage is not just a fearless or unscrupulous action.

More books from Springer Vienna

Cover of the book Lumbar Disc Herniation by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Cerebral Vasospasm: Neurovascular Events After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Qualitätsmanagement im prähospitalen Notfallwesen by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Asymmetric Organocatalysis in Natural Product Syntheses by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Deterministic Solvers for the Boltzmann Transport Equation by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Advances in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery 2 by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Microanatomical Aspects for Neurosurgeons and Neuroradiologists by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Geographical Data Acquisition by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Therapy of Malignant Brain Tumors by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Virtual Realities by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Advanced Intraoperative Technologies in Neurosurgery by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Demenz und Palliative Geriatrie in der Praxis by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Intraoperative Imaging by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book Clinical Neurophysiology in Disorders of Consciousness by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
Cover of the book CESAR - Cost-efficient Methods and Processes for Safety-relevant Embedded Systems by M.G. Yasargil, Charles G. Drake, Sydney J. Peerless, Juha A. Hernesniemi
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy