Functional Neurosurgery

Ahmed Raslan

ISBN 10: 0190887621 / ISBN 13: 9780190887629

Published by OXFORD UNIV PR, 2019

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Part of the Neurosurgery by Example series, this volume on functional neurosurgery presents exemplary cases in which renowned authors guide readers through the assessment and planning, decision making, surgical procedure, after care, and complication management of common and uncommon disorders. The cases explore the spectrum of clinical diversity and complexity within functional neurosurgery, including essential tremor, thalamotomy, parkinson's disease, epilepsy, dystonia, and more. Each chapter also contains 'pivot points' that illuminate changes required to manage patients in alternate or atypical situations, and pearls for accurate diagnosis, successful treatment, and effective complication management. Containing a focused review of medical evidence and expected outcomes, Functional Neurosurgery is appropriate for neurosurgeons who wish to learn more about a subspecialty, and those preparing for the American Board of Neurological Surgery oral examination.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Functional Neurosurgery
• Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PR
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0190887621
• ISBN 13: 9780190887629
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 280W x 216H x 11D millimeters 280 millimeters width by 216 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 615 grams

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Synopsis

Part of the Neurosurgery by Example series, this volume on functional neurosurgery presents exemplary cases in which renowned authors guide readers through the assessment and planning, decision making, surgical procedure, after care, and complication management of common and uncommon disorders. The cases explore the spectrum of clinical diversity and complexity within functional neurosurgery, including essential tremor, thalamotomy, parkinson's disease, epilepsy, dystonia, and more.

Each chapter also contains 'pivot points' that illuminate changes required to manage patients in alternate or atypical situations, and pearls for accurate diagnosis, successful treatment, and effective complication management. Containing a focused review of medical evidence and expected outcomes, Functional Neurosurgery is appropriate for neurosurgeons who wish to learn more about a subspecialty, and those preparing for the American Board of Neurological Surgery oral examination.

About the Author

Ahmed M. Raslan, MBBCh, MSc, MD, is an associate professor at OHSU. He specializes in surgical treatment for epilepsy, pain movement disorders, and eloquent brain masses.

Ashwin Viswanathan, MD, is an associate professor at Baylor college of medicine. He specializes in surgical treatment of movement disorders, cancer pain, chronic pain, and spasticity.