Main description:

This book identifies the 50 key scientific articles in the field of brain surgery, provides commentary from the studies' original authors, and explains why it is important to know them via expert reflections and editorial perspectives. Identifying those influential contributors who have shaped the practice of modern brain surgery, the book covers stroke, TBI, tumors, functional brain surgery and the critical grading scales. A short bibliography is added to each review, serving as a springboard for further inquiry. This an invaluable reference for residents and surgeons studying for boards, as well as for seasoned surgeons who want to stay current in the field.

Contents:

Part One: Ischemic Stroke. Intra-Venous Thrombolytics in Stroke Management. Intra-Arterial Thrombolytics in Stroke Management. Negative Studies for Endovascular Treatment of Stroke. Positive Studies for Endovascular Treatment of Stroke. Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis. Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis. Intracranial Stenosis. Hemicraniectomy for Stroke. Part Two: Hemorrhagic Stroke. Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysms. Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Management. Arteriovenous Malformations. Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Part Three: Traumatic Brain Injury. Medical Management. Surgical Management. Part Four: Tumor. Steroids in tumor. Low Grade Gliomas. GBM Management. Metastases. Part Five: Functional. Deep Brain Stimulation. Epilepsy. Trigeminal neuralgia. Part Six: Grading Scales. Glasgow Coma Scale. Glasgow Outcomes Scale. Hunt Hess Grading Scale. Fisher Grading Scale. Spetzler Martin Grading Scale. Simpson Scale.