Pediatric Neurovascular Disease

Michael J. Alexander, Robert F. Spetzler

An exceptional clinical reference for specialists treating pediatric neurovascular disease...
Designed to bridge the gap between the pediatric specialist unaccustomed to handling neurovascular pathologies and the neurovascular specialist unaccustomed to treating pediatric patients, Pediatric Neurovascular Disease: Surgical, Endovascular, and Medical Management covers the latest multi-modal techniques for managing pediatric neurovascular disease, disorders, and malformations. It contains full descriptions and insightful perspectives on the most advanced surgical, endovascular, and medical treatments for cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous fistulas, arteriovenous malformations, vein of Galen malformations, moyamoya disease, spinal vascular malformations, pediatric stroke, and thrombolysis.
Highlights:
-Detailed coverage of the cutting-edge treatments revolutionizing the neurovascular field
-Easy-to-follow organization of disease topics according to endovascular, surgical, or medical treatment method
-Discussion of endovascular techniques and tools for angioplasty and stents in children, as well as how to manage possible complications such as stroke and hemorrhage
-More than 200 illustrations and radiological images highlighting key concepts and principles of disease pathology
-Review of the existing literature helps the clinician gain a full understanding of the fundamentals in neurovascular disease management
With contributions from world-renowned experts, this text is an exceptional clinical reference for neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neurointerventionalists, neurologists, and pediatricians seeking to gain expertise in a multi-pronged approach to pediatric neurovascular disease.
Michael J. Alexander, M.D., F.A.C.S., is Director, Duke University Neurovascular Center, Division of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical School, Durham, North Carolina.
Robert F. Spetzler, M.D., is Director, Barrow Neurological Institute, J. N. Haber Chairman of Neurological Surgery, Phoenix, Arizona, and Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

I. Medical and Diagnostic Evaluation and Issues1. Development of the Cerebral Vasculature2. Neurovascular Disorders and Syndromes in Children3. Etiology and Management of Stroke in Children4. Neuroangiography in ChildrenII. Surgical Treatments5. Cavernous Malformations in Children6. Moyamoya Disease in Children7. Surgical Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms in Children8. Surgical Treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Fistulas in Children9. Surgical Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations in Children10. Surgical Treatment of Vein of Galen Malformations in Children11. Surgical Treatment of Spinal Vascular Malformations in Children12. Radiosurgery in ChildrenIII. Endovascular Treatments13. Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms in Children14. Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Fistulas in Children15. Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Children16. Endovascular Treatment of Vein of Galen Malformations in Children17. Endovascular Treatment of Spinal Vascular Malformations in Children18. Thrombolysis in Children19. Angioplasty and Stents in Children