Overview
Written by an ophthalmologist and a neurologist with more than 30 years experience between them, this is the first book devoted specifically to differential diagnosis in neuro-ophthalmology. The expanded and updated second edition uses an evidence-based approach to link symptoms to specific findings, and covers all major advances in the field. The book utilizes a series of easy-to-follow pathways - supported by helpful tables and expertly written text - to help you walk through any clinical situation and confidently reach a diagnosis. Topics covered include: optic neuritis, diplopia, lid retraction, nerve palsies, and much more! Benefit from these key features: * Emphasis on cost-effective, evidence-based techniques * Coverage of new topics such as optic nerve glioma, meningiomas, and papilledema * Valuable tables of pathologies and clinical findings that help detect unusual signs and avoid common misinterpretations * Practical, easy-to-use format written with the front line clinician in mind * Thousands of useful and updated references This book is an invaluable resource for all ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists who need the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques for neuro-ophthalmologic disorders. Residents and students will find it an outstanding introduction to the field.
Full Product Details
Author: Andrew G. Lee ,
Paul W. Brazis
Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Edition: 2nd New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 18.00cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 25.90cm
Weight: 1.032kg
ISBN: 9781588901361
ISBN 10: 158890136
Pages: 486
Publication Date: 07 May 2003
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
Unique in that it is focused mainly on surgical procedures...useful for quickly finding information about these procedures...ideal for [otolaryngology residents]...would be a very good and affordable addition to their library.--Doody's Book Reviews Unique in that it is focused mainly on surgical procedures...useful for quickly finding information about these procedures...ideal for [otolaryngology residents]...would be a very good and affordable addition to their library. --Doody's Book Reviews
Unique in that it is focused mainly on surgical procedures...useful for quickly finding information about these procedures...ideal for [otolaryngology residents]...would be a very good and affordable addition to their library. --Doody's Book Reviews
Unique in that it is focused mainly on surgical procedures...useful for quickly finding information about these procedures...ideal for [otolaryngology residents]...would be a very good and affordable addition to their library.--Doody's Book Reviews
Author Information
Professor of Neurology, Mayo School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
