Full Description
An essential backpack-size resource on the treatment of pediatric neurological conditions
Pediatric neurosurgery has witnessed considerable technological advances, resulting in more efficacious outcomes for young patients with hydrocephalus, epilepsy, brain tumors, spinal deformities, and a host of other conditions. The art of pediatric neurosurgery is a delicate balancing act-taking into account child and parents and emotional and disease challenges. As such, the management of serious neurological conditions in pediatric patients must encompass the big picture in addition to treating underlying pathologies.
Handbook of Pediatric Neurosurgery by George Jallo, Karl Kothbauer, and Violette Recinos covers the full depth and breadth of this uniquely rewarding subspecialty including congenital, developmental, and acquired disorders. The latest information is provided on anatomy, radiological imaging, and principles guiding the surgical and nonsurgical management of a full spectrum of neurological pathologies impacting infants and children. The book is divided into 11 sections and 56 chapters with state-of-the-art procedures, best practices, and clinical pearls from top pediatric neurosurgeons.
Key Features
Cranial disorders including Chiari malformations, encephaloceles, Dandy-Walker malformation, and craniosynostosis
Benign and malignant tumors-from the hypothalamus and optic pathways to the brainstem and spinal column
Spinal abnormalities such as spina bifida, tethered cord, and scoliosis
Clinical questions and answers at the end of chapters-ideal for self-testing and exam prep
Comprehensive and compact, this is the perfect backpack reference for neurosurgery residents and pediatric neurosurgery fellows to carry on rounds. It is also a must-have resource for seasoned pediatric neurosurgeons and all practitioners entrusted with the neurological care of pediatric patients.
Contents
Section I General and Critical Care
1 ICP Management
2 Pain Management for Pediatric Neurosurgical Patients
Section II Neuroradiology
3 Conventional Radiography
4 Ultrasonography
5 Computed Tomography
6 Conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
7 Advanced MRI Techniques
Section III Neurology
8 The Neurological Examination of the Infant and Child
9 Spinal Cord Tracts and Development
10 Migration Disorders
11 Neurofibromatosis Type 1
12 Medical Management for Epilepsy
Section IV Tumor
13 Pediatric Scalp and Skull Lesions
14 Supratentorial Tumors
15 Hypothalamic and Optic Pathway Tumors
16 Craniopharyngiomas and Other Sellar Tumors
17 Germ Cell Tumors
18 Pineal Region Tumors
19 Intraventricular Tumors in Children
20 Posterior Fossa Tumors
21 Brainstem Gliomas
22 Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors
23 Tumors of the Spinal Column
Section V Cerebrovascular Disorders
24 Aneurysms
25 Arteriovenous Malformations
26 Pediatric Cavernous Malformations
Section VI Developmental and Congenital Cranial Disorders
27 Chiari Malformations
28 Encephaloceles
29 Congenital Arachnoid Cysts
30 Neuroenteric Cysts
31 Intracranial Lipomas
32 The Dandy-Walker Malformation: Disorders of Cerebellar Development and Their Management
33 Craniosynostosis
34 Management of Craniofacial Syndromes
35 Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage in Premature Infants
36 Surgical Management of Hydrocephalus
37 Treatment of Hydrocephalus in the Developing World
Section VII Developmental and Congential Spinal Disorders
38 Abnormalities of the Craniocervical Junction and Cervical Spine
39 Spina Bifida: Classification and Management
40 Pathophysiology and Management of Tethered Cord (Including Myelomeningocele)
41 Intraspinal Lipomas
42 Scoliosis
43 Achondroplasia
Section VIII Functional Disorders
44 The Evaluation and Classification of Epilepsy
45 Surgical Management of Childhood Epilepsy: Temporal and Extratemporal Pathologies
46 Surgical Management of Childhood Epilepsy: Corpus Callosotomy and Vagal Nerve Stimulation
47 Surgical Management of Pediatric Spasticity
Section IX Trauma
48 Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury
49 Pediatric Spine Trauma
50 Pediatric Peripheral Nervous System Trauma
51 Management of Pediatric Head Trauma
52 Abusive Head Trauma
Section X Infections
53 Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Intracranial Infections
54 Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Spinal Infections
55 Surgical Considerations in Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections of CNS in Children
Section XI Operating Room Basics
56 Neuronavigation in Pediatric Neurosurgery
