Pediatric Neurosurgery (Neurosurgical Operative Atlas), 2e

Pages: 336, Specialty: Neurosurgery, Publisher: Thieme, Publication Year: 2008, Cover: Hardback, Dimensions: 224x280x22mm Featuring the clinical expertise of leading authorities in the field, this book is a lavishly illustrated surgical atlas of the latest neurosurgical approaches to frequently encountered problems in the pediatric patient. Each chapter in the book opens with a brief overview of the problem and then goes on to provide concise discussions of preoperative preparation, operative procedure, and postoperative management. The authors address the possible complications involved in each procedure and provide recommendations for how to avoid and manage them. Features: *380 full-color illustrations and photographs demonstrate key concepts with precision and clarity * Step-by-step descriptions offer practical guidance for skin incision, operative exposure, patient positioning, surgical approaches, and various closing techniques * Consistent organization throughout th