Overview

Controversies in Neurosurgery II reflects real-world situations where multiple treatment options are often considered for difficult neurosurgical cases. Each chapter begins with an opening case in which experts describe the pros and cons of different treatment methodologies and operative techniques, helping neurosurgeons select the best treatment plan for individual patients in their practice. It is informed with the expertise of more than 100 of the world's preeminent neurosurgeons. Key features: Experts from all over the world offer their opinions on more than 20 controversial """"hot"""" topics in neurosurgery, including a discussion about whether transcranial or endoscopic approaches are the better option for resecting colloid cysts and a lively debate about the optimal treatment of giant ophthalmic artery aneurysms All treatment options are presented concisely in one volume, so that neurosurgeons don't have to spend time consulting other sources The moderators' conclusion at the end of each chapter explains the scientific evidence about the case and synthesizes the views presented Controversies in Neurosurgery II will be treasured by neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents as well as by neurologists and neuroradiologists and will be a key volume in their medical libraries for years to come. ""

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Author:   Ossama Al-Mefty
Publisher:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.814kg
ISBN:  

9781604062328

ISBN 10:   1604062320
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   01 November 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Surgical Removal of Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas: Endoscopic vs. Microscopic 2 Management of Parasagittal Meningiomas Involving the Superior Sagittal Sinus: Partial Removal with Radiosurgery vs. Total Removal with Repair 3 Management of Petroclival Meningiomas: Subtotal Resection and Radiosurgery vs. Total Removal 4 Management of Incidental Meningiomas 5 Management of a Vestibular Schwannoma in a Single Hearing Ear of a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 6 Management of Trigeminal Schwannoma: Microsurgical Removal vs. Radiosurgery 7 Surgical Removal of a Pituitary Macroadenoma: Endoscopic vs. Microscopic 8 Surgical Approaches to Pituitary Macroadenomas with Cavernous Sinus Extensions: Transcranial vs. Transsphenoidal Approach 9 Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas: Total Removal vs. Subtotal Removal with Radiation 10 Surgical Approaches to Retrochiasmatic Craniopharyngiomas 11 Resection of Gliomas in Eloquent Areas of the Brain 12 Approaches to a Colloid Cyst: Transcranial vs. Endoscopic 13 Management of Unruptured Anterior Communicating Aneurysms: Coiling vs. Clipping vs. the Natural History 14 Treatment of Giant Ophthalmic Aneurysms 15 Treatment of Ruptured Wide-Neck Basilar Aneurysms 16 Surgical Approaches to Basilar Tip Aneurysms 17 Treatment of an Arteriovenous Malformation in Eloquent Areas 18 Management of Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis 19 Treatment of Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia 20 Treatment of Intractable Facial Pain 21 Deep Brain Stimulation: Frame vs. Frameless Stereotactic Treatment 22 The Application of Artificial Discs 23 Clinical Trials: Are They Authoritative or Flawed?

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Director, Skull Base Program, Lecturer, Harvard Medical SchoolDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Lecturer, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA

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