Pediatric neurosurgery is a uniquely exacting subspecialty in which surgeons are given the extraordinary privilege of alleviating suffering for gravely ill children, and in best-case scenarios, restoring their health. Understanding the vast and complex anatomy, pathology, and pathophysiology that evolves throughout childhood presents considerable challenges. Further, the field is rapidly progressing with advancements in neurodiagnostic imaging and surgical instrumentation, as well as an expanding knowledge of the molecular and genetic bases underlying many neurosurgical disorders.

While this book’s primary focus is on how to achieve technical excellence in the OR, this is a remarkably personal book about the art of pediatric neurosurgery. In it you will find wisdom gained from decades of experience. Read this book, use the knowledge you gain from it, and you will become a safer, more skillful neurosurgeon.

Special Features:

• More than 800 stunning, full-color illustrations
• Online access to videos in which experts from all over the world demonstrate the operative nuances and techniques that help surgeons get patients safely in and out of the OR
• Written by master surgeons from 10 countries who share a wealth of insightful wisdom garnered from years of experience, refinement of surgical techniques, and development of numerous innovations
• Surgical pearls, operative nuances, procedural modifications, and techniques for avoiding and dealing with pitfalls

This state-of-the-art volume is an unparalleled teaching tool that reveals invaluable tricks of the trade. It is an essential resource for pediatric and general neurosurgeons, neurosurgery residents and fellows.

Contents

Section I Introduction
Section II Neurology
Section III Congenital Malformation5
Section III.A Malformations of the Scalp and Skull
Section III.B Malformations of the Brain
Section III.C Malformations of the Spine
Section III.D Malformations of the Spinal Cord
Section IV Hydrocephalus and Disorders of Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation
Section V Trauma
Section VI Neoplasms
Section VI.A Supratentorial Neoplasms
Section VI.B Infratentorial Neoplasms
Section VI.C Scalpr Skullr and Skull Base Neoplasms
Section VI.D Neoplasms of the Spiner Spinal Cordr and Peripheral Nerves
Section VI.E Other
Section VII Infections
Section VILA Cranial
Section VII.B Spinal
Section VIII Epilepsy and Functional Disorders
Section IX Vascular Disorders
Section X New and Emerging Techniques