Neurosurgical Treatment of Movement Disorders (#132),
edited by Isabelle M. Germano, MD,
provides an overview of and treatment strategies for patients with movement disorders. The volume opens with reviews of the classification and history of movement disorders. The second section includes comprehensive coverage of ablative and restorative surgical procedures for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Technical advances in surgery for patients with Parkinson’s Disease also are presented. In the next section, hyperkinesis and the operative treatment of hemifacial spasm and spasmodic torticollis are covered. A chapter is included on ablative procedures for treating dystonia. This book is intended as a comprehensive and practical guide for neurosurgeons and neurologists who treat patients with these common and disabling conditions. A team approach to the treatment of movement disorders is stressed.
Calvarial and Dural Reconstruction (#133),
edited by Setti R. Rengachary, MD, and Edward C. Benzel, MD,
provides straightforward descriptions of the management of a variety of calvarial and dural defects, both congenital and traumatic. The volume opens with a review of the colorful history of calvarial reconstruction. The next section includes comprehensive coverage of the cranioplasty materials used in calvarial procedures, including the newer materials now available. In the third section, illustrations and text describe reconstruction for complex procedures such as frontal sinus fracture, the floor of the anterior cranial fossa, and posttraumatic and postoperative skull defects. The various forms of synostosis and the indications, risks, and complications also are discussed. This book provides the practitioner with a plethora of information about calvarial reconstruction.
Intracranial Endoscopic Neurosurgery (#134),
edited by David F. Jimenez, MD,
provides neurosurgeons with information on the clinical and surgical aspects of intracranial endoscopy. The volume opens with a review of the physics and instrumentation of neuroendoscopic systems. The second section includes comprehensive coverage of the anatomy used in neuroendoscopic procedures. In the third section, illustrations and text describe how endoscopic surgery can be used as an alternative to traditional surgery for such complex procedures as hematoma evacuation, abscess, and third ventriculocisternostomies. A chapter is included on the avoidance and management of complications frequently encountered. This book provides the practitioner with a solid foundation of the field of endoscopy as practiced by neurosurgeons.