Main description:

A beautifully illustrated neurosurgical atlas covering key emergency procedures

Atlas of Emergency Neurosurgery, part of the Neurosurgical Operative Atlas Series co-published by Thieme and the AANS, is a step-by-step visual guide to performing surgical procedures used in neurotrauma as well as non-traumatic emergency cases. The chapters address such topics as cerebral trauma and stroke, shunt failure, central nervous system infection, pituitary apoplexy, and reconstructive procedures. Special sections on pediatrics as well as military-related injuries are also included.

Key Features:

More than 500 beautiful, full-color illustrations help clarify each procedure
Contains the most current information on how to perform emergency neurosurgical procedures
Concise presentation of procedures gives readers quick, easy access to key information

This atlas is an ideal guide for neurosurgery residents who are participating in emergency procedures while on call and need to deal with operative trauma situations. It is also an excellent practical reference for neurosurgeons performing emergency neurosurgical interventions on a regular basis.

Contents:

I Cerebral Trauma and Stroke

Chapter 1: Surgery for Epidural and Subdural Hematomas

Chapter 2: Chronic Subdural Hematomas

Chapter 3: Surgery for Cerebral Contusions of the Frontal and Temporal Lobes, Including Lobar Resection

Chapter 4: Decompressive Hemicraniectomy for Intracranial Hypertension and Stroke, Including Bone Flap Storage in Abdominal Fat Layer

Chapter 5: Surgery for Cerebellar Stroke and Suboccipital Trauma

Chapter 6: Elevation of Depressed Skull Fractures

Chapter 7: Invasive Monitoring Techniques

Chapter 8: Surgical Debridement of Penetrating Injuries

Chapter 9: Management of Traumatic Neurovascular Injuries

Chapter 10: Management of Venous Sinus Injuries

II Spinal Emergency Procedures

Chapter 11: Application of Closed Spinal Traction

Chapter 12: Emergency Management of Odontoid Fractures

Chapter 13: Cervical Burst Fractures

Chapter 14: Cervical Facet Dislocation

Chapter 15: Classification and Treatment of Thoracic Fractures

Chapter 16: Thoracolumbar Factures

Chapter 17: Spinal Epidural Compression

Chapter 18: Treatment of Acute Cauda Equina Syndrome

III Nontraumatic Emergencies

Chapter 19: Removal of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhages

Chapter 20: Surgery for Acute Intracranial Infection

Chapter 21: Ventricular Shunt Malfunction

Chapter 22: Pituitary Apoplexy

IV Emergency Operations in Combat

Chapter 23: Combat Cranial Operations

Chapter 24: Combat-Associated Penetrating Spine Injury

V Reconstructive Surgery

Chapter 25: Replacement of Cranial Bone Flap

Chapter 26: Techniques of Alloplastic Cranioplasty

Chapter 27: Surgery for Frontal Sinus Injuries

VI Surgical Considerations in Pediatric Emergency Neurosurgery

Chapter 28: Special Considerations in the Surgical Management of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Chapter 29: Special Considerations in Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury