Neurosurgery category: 707 books
Neurochemical Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit
Microdialysis, Jugular Venous Oximetry, and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Neurochemical Monitoring in the ICU held concurrently with the 5th Biannual Conference of the Japanese Study Group of Cerebral V
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Neurophysiological recording is the major neuromonitoring technique employed in ICU. In addition, continuous recording of intracranial pressure has proved to provide infomation useful for critical care of the patient with severe brain damage. It is, however, difficult to assess neurochemical and/or metabolic...
by Werner Hassler
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Up to date, the treatment of arteriovenous racemose angiomas of the brain remains unsatisfactory. Intraoperative hemorrhages, post-embolizational or postoperative deficits depending on the site and size of the A VM as well as inoperability of rare angioma types have promoted the technical improvement...
by F.L. Jenkner
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2013
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 distinct sites gives pain reduction of a surprisingly high degree. If the...
Neurosurgical Aspects of Epilepsy
Proceedings of the Fourth Advanced Seminar in Neurosurgical Research of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies Bresseo di Teolo, Padova, May 17–18, 1989
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
The 4th Advanced Seminar in Neurosurgical Research was held on May 17th-18th, 1989 in the Abbey of Praglia, a XIIth century Benedictine Monastery, near Padua, Italy, and was devoted to "Neurosurgical Aspects of Epilepsy". The general aim of these Advanced Seminars is to bring together European...
Callosal Agenesis
A Natural Split Brain?
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
This book is devoted to the description of agenesis of the corpus callosum, a congenital malformation of midline structures in the brain that may be regarded as a natural model of the "split-brain. " First reported by Rei! in 1812, this anomaly has since been described by several investigators....
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Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2017
This book focuses on posttraumatic repair and reconstruction of peripheral nerves. Written by internationally respected specialists, it provides an overview of the challenges and the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of traumatic peripheral nerve injuries. It presents an outline of state-of...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Malignant Brain Tumours is an excellent compendium of current thought and practice for clinicians, surgeons, and scientists. Additionally, it is an invaluable reference for graduate and post-graduate students. This book could also be used as a very comprehensive teaching text.
Our Stroke of Luck
New Technology Enables Stroke Victims to Make a Full Recovery
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2016
Most people think that stroke victims end up looking like Frankenstein with a horrible facial expression and erratic movements.
But, that is not the way it has to be. Today, it is possible for some stroke victims to make a full recovery. Gerry Purdy knows this because his wife, Alicia – a...
Maturation Phenomenon in Cerebral Ischemia IV
Apoptosis and/or Necrosis, Neuronal Recovery vs. Death, and Protection Against Infarction
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
The maturation phenomenon, first described by Ito et al. in 1975, refers to postischemic changes that develop hours or days after an ischemic insult. The delayed neuronal death of CA1 pyramidal cells of the hippocampus is a classic example. The report of the phenomenon boosted research in the field,...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
One of the most amazing and spectacular developments in modern radiology has been the rapid growth and expansion of so-called interventional radiology, which can also be described as minimally invasive therapy guided by radiological imaging. Many applications of this method are now widely in use in...
Controversies in Neuro-Oncology
Best Evidence Medicine for Brain Tumor Surgery
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2013
Because of tremendous advancements in research, neurosurgical oncology has become increasingly complex, and it is imperative that physicians have scientific evidence to guide and defend their decision making as they strive to provide the best patient care. Controversies in Neuro-Oncology: Best Evidence...
Cerebral Vasospasm
Advances in Research and Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2011
With contributions from the top neurovascular centers around the world, this valuable resource explores the remarkable progress made in treating cerebral vasospasm, enhanced by nearly 200 high-quality illustrations. Coverage includes: the role of potassium channels, the use of PET scanning, management...
by P.E. Peters, I.P. Arlart, Georg Bongartz
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
A comprehensive overview of the current state of development in magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). After an initial outline of the basic principles of the technique and a general description of flow phenomena, the individual chapters are devoted to a full range of technical considerations. Practical...
Seizures in Critical Care
A Guide to Diagnosis and Therapeutics
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2017
Updated and expanded to provide the neurologic, intensive and critical care communities a comprehensive guide to common critical care illnesses and seizures, this third edition remains the premier resource on seizures in critical care. In addition to covering etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis,...