The second edition of Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review contains all the information you need to prepare for the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) written examination. Authored by a team of expert clinicians and neurosurgery trainees who earned top scores on their exams, this edition distills the current knowledge of the neurosciences and essential information for clinical practice. Six chapters provide comprehensive coverage of core concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care.

Features of the second edition:

• Concise descriptions aid rapid review of key concepts
• Bullet-point format enhances ease of use and facilitates comprehension
• Up-to-date coverage of classic symptoms and signs of common neurosurgical diseases
• Current information related to the genetic basis of neurosurgical conditions
• ۴۵۰ high-quality illustrations and images typical of those appearing on exams

This superb review is an indispensable resource for neurosurgical residents preparing for the ABNS certification exam. It is also ideal for clinicians seeking a refresher or for those preparing for recertification exams.

Clear illustrations in color and monochrome…highly-relevant content in a readable and well-illustrated context…a useful addition in the collection of neurosurgical literature…a good and concise review book on board exam questions.–Surgical Neurology InternationalNeurosurgery residents present chapters in an outline format and cover core concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care, with illustrations…this edition contains added material and updated chapters that include the latest information on the neurosciences, including molecular biology.–Sci-Tech Book NewsPraise for the previous edition:The authors synthesize material from the major reference texts that residents generally use to study for the boards…Dr. Citow, et al., have undertaken a major endeavor and residents will be grateful for their hard work…an excellent review for the written neurosurgical boards and is recommended to all neurosurgery residents.–Journal of NeurosurgeryWell-recognized…[provides] a contemporary update on need-to-know topics in neurosurgery…the anatomical illustrations are of high quality…the short note format of each section will allow readers to capture most important information in the shortest period of time…succinct yet broad in its coverage of material…retain useful information from this well-structured, current review of topics.–Le Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques