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Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery

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Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Third Edition is a completely revised edition of the most authoritative guide to the management of pediatric neurosurgical disorders encountered in clinical practice. Written by leaders in the field, it provides pediatric neurosurgeons with a clear understanding of the current standards of practice and treatment in the subspecialty. Key Features: Now in full color, with more than 1,000 images An increased emphasis on clinical management strategies in pediatric neurosurgery Seven new chapter topics, including cellular therapy for pediatric neurosurgical disease, conjoined twins, lipomeningoceles, and skeletal syndromes Pearls and pitfalls in every chapter This book is an essential reference for all residents and practitioners in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric neurology.

Author(s): A. Leland Albright, Ian F. Pollack, P. David Adelson
Edition: 3
Publisher: Thieme
Year: 2014

Language: English
Tags: Pediatrics; Pediatric Neurosurgery

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosugery
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Contributors
General Topics
1. The History of Pediatric Neurosurgery
2. Normal and Abnormal Development of the Nervous System
3. Neurologic Examination of the Newborn, Infant, and Child
4. Caring for the Pediatric Neurosurgical Patient
5. Pediatric Neurosurgery in Developing Countries
6. Ethical Issues in Pediatric Neurosurgery
7. Applications of Cellular Therapy in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Congenital and Developmental Cerebral Disorders
8. Neurogenetic Basis of Pediatric Neurosurgical Conditions
9. Hydrocephalus
10. Treatment of Hydrocephalus with Shunts
11. Neuroendoscopy
12. Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
13. The Dandy-Walker Complex and Arachnoid Cysts
14. Extracerebral Fluid Collections in Infants
15. Congenital Intracranial Malformations
16. Chiari Malformations
17. Encephaloceles, Meningoceles, and Dermal Sinuses
18. Congenital Lesions of the Scalp and Skull
19. Craniosynostosis
20. Craniofacial Syndromes
21. Craniopagus Twins
Congenital and Developmental Spine Disorders
22. Open Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
23. Spinal Meningoceles
24. Myelomeningocele
25. Occult Spinal Dysraphism
26. Surgical Management of Complex Spinal Cord Lipomas
27. Craniovertebral Junction
28. Congenital Intraspinal Cysts
29. Congenital Vertebral Anomalies
30. Skeletal Syndromes
31. Syringomyelia and Hydromyelia
Neoplasms
32. Scalp and Skull Neoplasms
33. Brain Tumors in the First Two Years of Life
34. Supratentorial Hemispheric Gliomas
35. Supratentorial Nonglial Hemispheric Neoplasms
36. Optic Pathway Gliomas
37. Craniopharyngiomas
38. Pediatric Pituitary Adenomas
39. Pineal Region Tumors
40. Medulloblastomas
41. Ependymomas
42. Brainstem Gliomas
43. Cerebellar Astrocytomas
44. Skull Base Tumors
45. Spinal Extradural Neoplasms and Intradural Extramedullary Neoplasms
46. Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors
47. Spine Tumors
48. Neuro.bromatosis 1 and 2
49. The Phakomatoses
50. Chemotherapy and Biologic Therapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors
51. Radiotherapy of Pediatric Brain Tumors
Trauma
52. Nonaccidental Head Injuries
53. Accidental Head Injuries in Children
54. Penetrating Craniocerebral Injuries
55. Intracranial and Extracranial Hematomas in Children
56. Traumatic Brain Injury in Children: Critical Care Management
57. Rehabilitation and Outcome of Head Injuries
58. Cranioplasty
59. Pediatric Brachial Plexus Palsy
60. Principles of Pediatric Spinal Column Trauma
61. Speci.c Injury Patterns and Treatment of Pediatric Spinal Column Trauma
62. Spinal Cord Injury
63. Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
64. Cavernous and Venous Malformations
65. Moyamoya Disease
66. Intracerebral Aneurysms
67. Pediatric Arteriovenous Malformations
68. Radiosurgical Managementof Cerebrovascular Malformations in Children
69. Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation
70. Pediatric Spinal Vascular Malformations
Functional Disorders
71. Evaluation of Intractable Epilepsy in Children
72. Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
73. Extratemporal Epilepsy Surgery
74. Nonresective and Neuromodulatory Treatments of Refractory Epilepsy
75. Hemispherectomy
76. Spasticity and Movement Disorders
Infectious Disorders
77. Shunt Infections
78. Cranial Epidural Abscess and Subdural Empyema
79. Brain Abscess and Encephalitis
80. Tuberculosis, Parasitic Infestations, and Fungal Infections
81. Infections of the Spinal Axis
Neuroanesthesia
82. Pediatric Neuroanesthesia
Index