Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Praise for previous editions:I am sure that this second edition of Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery will continue to be the standard text for residents, consultants, and attendings the world over.-- Journal of NeurosurgeryLavishly illustrated and eminently readable, this book should find a place in every pediatric neurosurgeons library. Pediatric NeurosurgeryPrinciples 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 imagesAn increased emphasis on clinical management strategies in pediatric neurosurgerySeven new chapter topics, including cellular therapy for pediatric neurosurgical disease, conjoined twins, lipomeningoceles, and skeletal syndromesPearls and pitfalls in every chapterThis book is an essential reference for all residents and practitioners in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric neurology.

Praise for previous editions:I am sure that this second edition of Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery will continue to be the standard text for residents, consultants, and attendings the world over.-- Journal of NeurosurgeryLavishly illustrated and eminently readable, this book should find a place in every pediatric neurosurgeons library. Pediatric NeurosurgeryPrinciples 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 imagesAn increased emphasis on clinical management strategies in pediatric neurosurgerySeven new chapter topics, including cellular therapy for pediatric neurosurgical disease, conjoined twins, lipomeningoceles, and skeletal syndromesPearls and pitfalls in every chapterThis book is an essential reference for all residents and practitioners in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric neurology.

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