HANDBOOK OF NEUROSURGERY

Now in an updated eighth edition,the Handbook of Neurosurgery has enjoyed legendary status on the bookshelf ofevery neurosurgery department for over a quarter of a century. Renowned for itsscope and accessibility, the portable, single-volume guide is an invaluableresource for anyone involved in the care of patients with disorders of thecentral nervous system neurosurgical residents, nurses, neurologists, andallied healthcare practitioners.

This classichandbook covers the full depth and breadth of the complex field of neurosurgery including inherited and acquired neurological disorders, developmentalanomalies, and more esoteric topics such as toxins that impact the centralnervous system. The text also covers conditions treated primarily by neurologiststhat may come to the attention of a neurosurgical care provider such asParkinsonism, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron diseases, and dementia. Thelatest information is provided on anatomy and physiology, differentialdiagnosis, and current principles of nonsurgical andsurgical management covering the full age continuum from pediatricto geriatric conditions.

KeyFeatures:

• Expanded four-color graphics and illustrations

• Packed with more than 1,600 pages of practical information, including thousands of literature citations, handy cross-references, and a comprehensive index

• Fundamentals of neurocritical care, with a comprehensive overview of conditions from SAH to head and spine trauma and complications such as rebleeding, vasospasm, cerebral salt wasting, and brain death

Comprehensiveand conveniently compact, this is a must-have daily reference, a perfect studycompanion for board exams, as well as ideal for maintenance of certificationpreparation. It is certain to be a treasured tome for legions of newneurosurgery residents and an essential tool for anyone working in the clinicalneurosciences.