Synopses & Reviews
Praise for previous editions:
I am sure that this second edition of Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery will continue to be the standard text for residents, consultants, and attendings the world over.-- Journal of Neurosurgery
Lavishly illustrated and eminently readable, this book should find a place in every pediatric neurosurgeons library.and#160;-- Pediatric Neurosurgery
Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Third Edition is a completely revised edition of the most authoritative guide to the management of pediatric neurosurgical disorders encountered in clinical practice. Written by leaders in the field, it provides pediatric neurosurgeons with a clear understanding of the current standards of practice and treatment in the subspecialty.
Key Features:
- Now in full color, with more than 1,000 images
- An increased emphasis on clinical management strategies in pediatric neurosurgery
- Seven new chapter topics, including cellular therapy for pediatric neurosurgical disease, conjoined twins, lipomeningoceles, and skeletal syndromes
- Pearls and pitfalls in every chapter
This book is an essential reference for all residents and practitioners in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric neurology.
Synopsis
Praise for previous editions:
"I am sure that this
second edition of Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery will
continue to be the standard text for residents, consultants, and
attendings the world over."-- Journal of
Neurosurgery
"Lavishly illustrated and eminently readable,
this book should find a place in every pediatric neurosurgeon's library." --
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Principles and Practice of
Pediatric Neurosurgery, Third Edition is a completely revised edition of
the most authoritative guide to the management of pediatric neurosurgical
disorders encountered in clinical practice. Written by leaders in the
field, it provides pediatric neurosurgeons with a clear understanding of the
current standards of practice and treatment in the subspecialty.
Key
Features:
- Now in full color, with more than 1,000 images
- An
increased emphasis on clinical management strategies in pediatric
neurosurgery - Seven new chapter topics, including cellular therapy for
pediatric neurosurgical disease, conjoined twins, lipomeningoceles, and skeletal
syndromes - Pearls and pitfalls in every chapter
This book is an
essential reference for all residents and practitioners in pediatric
neurosurgery and pediatric neurology.
Synopsis
Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Third Edition is a completely revised edition of the most authoritative guide to the management of pediatric neurosurgical disorders encountered in clinical practice. Written by leaders in the field, it provides pediatric neurosurgeons with a clear understanding of the current standards of practice and treatment in the subspecialty.
Key Features:
- Now in full color, with more than 1,000 images
- An increased emphasis on clinical management strategies in pediatric neurosurgery
- Seven new chapter topics, including cellular therapy for pediatric neurosurgical disease, conjoined twins, lipomeningoceles, and skeletal syndromes
- Pearls and pitfalls in every chapter
This book is an essential reference for all residents and practitioners in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric neurology.
Synopsis
This book presents the latest management techniques for pediatric neurosurgical disorders frequently encountered in clinical practice. In this edition, chapters are organized into separate sections including cerebral disorders, spinal disorders, neoplasms, trauma, cerebrovascular disease, functional disorders, and infectious disorders. Each chapter describes the diagnostic studies, pathology and pathobiology, indications for surgery, treatment alternatives, prognostic factors and outcomes.
Features of the second edition:
- Commentaries at the end of each chapter provide insights from the senior editors
- Pearls identify critical steps in management
- More than 850 high-quality images demonstrate disease pathology and surgical approaches and techniques
- Easy-to-read tables synthesize key clinical concepts
- New chapters cover ethical issues in pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery in developing countries, and in utero neurosurgery
This comprehensive book is a must-have reference for all neurosurgeons, and specialists and residents in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric neurology.
Synopsis
This book presents the latest management techniques for pediatric neurosurgical disorders frequently encountered in clinical practice. In this edition, chapters are organized into separate sections including cerebral disorders, spinal disorders, neoplasm
About the Author
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh; Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA