Atlas of Infections in Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery

Ali Akhaddar

ISBN 10: 3319600850 / ISBN 13: 9783319600857

Published by Springer International Publishing, 2017

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This Atlas is the first reference Atlas covering exclusively all aspects of this multifaceted topic. It is designed to serve as a succinct appropriate resource for neurosurgeons,spinal surgeons,radiologists, neurologists,microbiologists, researchers and infectious disease specialists with an interest incranio-cerebralandvertebro-medullaryinfections especially encountered in neurosurgery andspinal surgery. This Atlas is designed to deliver more information in less space than traditional texts, allowing for quick review of the essential facts of this complex infectious topic through pictures. Pertinent imaging and laboratory information are combined with intraoperative photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize variable presentations and enhance their perioperative management.The comprehensive content of this richly-illustrated book covers different infectious diseases seen onneurosurgical and spinal practices. The Atlas is divided into five sections, after a general introduction, the second section focuses oninfections of the brain and its coverings. The third section focuses on vertebromedullary infections. The fourth section includesinfections following cranial and spinal surgery, and the fifth section provides a description of the most important specific pathogens and other particular conditions. The format makes it easily accessible and includes a definition of each infection and its epidemiology, main clinical presentations, imaging features and laboratory findings, treatment options, and prognosis information. It will help the reader in choosing the most appropriate way to manage this multipart problem. In addition, the book supplies clinicians and investigators with both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with neurosurgical andspinal infections.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Atlas of Infections in Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319600850
• ISBN 13: 9783319600857
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 285W x 215H x 26D millimeters 285 millimeters width by 215 millimeters height by 26 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1141 grams

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Synopsis

This Atlas is the first reference Atlas covering exclusively all aspects of this multifaceted topic. It is designed to serve as a succinct appropriate resource for neurosurgeons, spinal surgeons, radiologists, neurologists, microbiologists, researchers and infectious disease specialists with an interest in cranio-cerebral and vertebro-medullary infections especially encountered in neurosurgery and spinal surgery. This Atlas is designed to deliver more information in less space than traditional texts, allowing for quick review of the essential facts of this complex infectious topic through pictures. Pertinent imaging and laboratory information are combined with intraoperative photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize variable presentations and enhance their perioperative management.

     The comprehensive content of this richly-illustrated book covers different infectious diseases seen on neurosurgical and spinal practices. The Atlas is divided into five sections, after a general introduction, the second section focuses on infections of the brain and its coverings. The third section focuses on vertebromedullary infections. The fourth section includes infections following cranial and spinal surgery, and the fifth section provides a description of the most important specific pathogens and other particular conditions. 

     The format makes it easily accessible and includes a definition of each infection and its epidemiology, main clinical presentations, imaging features and laboratory findings, treatment options, and prognosis information. It will help the reader in choosing the most appropriate way to manage this multipart problem. In addition, the book supplies clinicians and investigators with both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with neurosurgical andspinal infections.

About the Author

Ali Akhaddar, MD, IFAANS

Professor of Neurosurgery

Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery

Avicenne Military Hospital of Marrakech

Mohammed V University in Rabat

Morocco