Neurosurgery Case Review: Questions and Answers

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Remi Nader, Abdulrahman J. Sabbagh
Thieme, 2010 - Medical - 435 pages

A practical case-based review for neurosurgical oral board preparation

An ideal resource for board exam preparation, this review distills the essentials of neurosurgery in a user-friendly question and answer format. Divided into three main sections, this text presents a comprehensive collection of cases covering intracranial pathology, spinal and peripheral nerve pathology, and neurology. Each chapter opens by detailing the clinical presentation of a problem frequently encountered in everyday practice followed by a list of questions and answers designed to test the reader's knowledge of diagnostic techniques, imaging, surgical indications, treatment options, potential complications, and outcomes.

Highlights:

  • Contributions from internationally recognized authorities in the main subspecialties of neurosurgery, including neurosurgical oncology, skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery, spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and epilepsy surgery
  • Succinct bullet-point format and consistent presentation in each chapter for rapid review of essential concepts
  • Detailed coverage of common and rare neurologic pathologies
  • More than 380 high-quality images, including 76 full-color illustrations that demonstrate important concepts
  • Valuable references to current evidence-based scientific data This book is an indispensable tool for neurosurgeons, residents, and fellows preparing for their oral board or recertification examinations.

With its highly accessible presentation, this book will also be a valuable refresher for clinicians and a useful reference for students preparing for rounds.

 

Contents

Foreword
Brain Tumors
Highgrade Glioma 51
115
Meningeal Carcinomatosis 65
Orbital Tumor 79
Case 34
Vascular Neurosurgery
Case
4
Spine
Eric P Roger and Edward Benzel
Joseph A Shehadi and Brian Seaman
Meningioma
Case 84
Case 86
Case 88

Unruptured Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm 107
Case 35
Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm
Case 38
Ischemic Cerebral Disease
Case 42
Cranial Trauma
Case 47
Intensive Care Management
Case 50
Case 52
Case 82
Case 55
Pediatric Brain Tumors
Case 59
Case 62
Case 64
Pediatric Neurovascular Disease
Pediatric Cranial Trauma
Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fistula 243
Neural Tube Defect 249
Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain 257
Pain Disorders
Case
1
Case 49
Case 90
Case 8
Case 9
Spinal Neoplasms
Case 95
Spinal Vascular Pathology
Spinal Infections
Case 10
Brachial Plexus Injury and Horner Syndrome 367
Right Axillary Mass with Tinel Sign 375
Case 12
Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Disease
Foot Drop and Peroneal Nerve Injury 388
Epilepsy
Vagal Nerve Stimulator 404
Case 13
20
Index 417
35
354
158
166
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