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A structured, evidence-based approach to neurosurgical decision-making for brain pathologies Evidence-based neurosurgery is one of the most important pillars upon which to build decision management pathways. Effective delivery of care involves understanding the natural history of the disease and the evidence behind available treatment options. Neurosurgical Diseases: An Evidence-Based Approach to Guide Practice by esteemed neurosurgeons Leon T. Lai, Cristian Gragnaniello, and expert contributors covers cranial pathologies neurosurgeons commonly encounter in everyday practice. The book combines a structured approach to evidence-based neurosurgery with expert opinions, analysis of up-to-date clinical data, understanding of patient preferences and values, and firsthand experiences to facilitate translation of evidence into clinical practice. Twenty-seven consistently formatted chapters are each dedicated to a different disease state, including brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, Cushing's disease, traumatic brain injury, trigeminal neuralgia, and normal pressure hydrocephalus. All chapters include an introduction, current statistics and data, natural history of the pathology, selected papers for further reading, procedural options and outcomes, and recommended treatment protocols from the authors. Key Features Key content summarized in reader-friendly bullets, diagrams, tables, and illustrative figures enhances acquisition of knowledge Discussion of new developments including treatment recommendations for primary and metastatic brain tumors Statistical data on cerebral aneurysm treatment outcomes and recommendations for treatment New protocols for treating head trauma, closed head injuries, and spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage This essential resource will help neurosurgical residents and junior neurosurgeons make challenging surgical treatment decisions for complex conditions, clearly and concisely and based on the best evidence. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. ""

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Author:   Leon Lai ,  Cristian Gragnaniello
Publisher:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Weight:   1.065kg
ISBN:  

9781684200511

ISBN 10:   1684200512
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   17 November 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Natural History and Management Options of Recurrent Glioblastoma 2 Natural History and Management Options of Unruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformation 3 Natural History and Surgical Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage 4 Natural History and Management Options of Pineal Cyst 5 Natural History and Management Options of Colloid Cysts 6 Natural History and Management Options of Vestibular Schwannomas 7 Natural History and Management Options of Acromegaly 8 Natural History and Management Options for Cushing's Disease 9 Natural History and Management Options of Traumatic Brain Injury 10 Natural History and Management Options of Angionegative Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 11 Natural History and Management Options of Low-Grade Glioma 12 Natural History and Management Options of Nonfunctional Pituitary Adenoma 13 Natural History and Management Options of Craniopharyngioma 14 Natural History and Management Options of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension 15 Natural History and Management Options of Chronic Subdural Hematoma 16 Natural History and Management Options of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms 17 Natural History and Management Options of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 18 Natural History and Management Options of Cerebral Cavernous Malformation 19 Natural History and Management Options of Skull Base Chordoma 20 Natural History and Management Options of Chiari 1 Malformation 21 Natural History and Management Options of Cranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas 22 Natural History and Management Options of Cerebral Metastases 23 Natural History and Management Options of Convexity Meningioma 24 Natural History and Management Options of Ruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformation 25 Natural History and Management Options of Trigeminal Neuralgia 26 Natural History and Management Options of Cerebral Lymphoma 27 Natural History and Management Options of Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus

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