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Written by renowned specialists, the second edition of Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults is a comprehensive text on the essentials of clinical management for this complex disorder. The book opens with chapters on embryology and pathophysiology to provide clinicians with a solid understanding of the basic science of tethered cord syndrome (TCS). Incorporating the latest standards in neurologic examinations and imaging procedures, the book then discusses the functional diagnosis of TCS. Throughout the book, the authors provide insightful discussion of how to distinguish this disorder from others with similar symptoms and imaging findings. The final chapter summarizes current medical and surgical treatments of TCS, describing methods for preventing progressive and permanent deficits. Highlights: * Delineates the three categories of cord tethering to aid effective management * Discusses such important topics as in-utero surgical myelomeningocele repair and TCS-related aspects of clinical urology * Provides expanded coverage of the treatment of adults with severe back and leg pain * Covers management of late teenage patients whose care between childhood and adulthood is frequently interrupted * Features more than 200 high-quality clinical photographs, radiographic images, and diagrams to illustrate key concepts The only reference dedicated to optimizing the management of TCS, this book is an invaluable resource for residents and clinicians in neurosurgery and neurology as well as other specialists caring for patients of all ages with TCS. (A co-publication of Thieme and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

Written by internationally recognized authorities in pediatric epilepsy surgery, this cutting-edge book provides essential information about the preoperative assessment of and surgical approaches to the treatment of epilepsy in children. The book opens with an overview of pediatric epilepsy followed by four main sections detailing preoperative assessment, surgical approaches and techniques, outcomes, and recent promising advances. The authors present numerous approaches for managing temporal lobe epilepsy and extratemporal lobe epilepsy and guide clinicians through various surgical techniques for hemispherectomy, disconnection procedures, neuromodulation, and more. Highlights: * Complete coverage of the selection of surgical candidates, including young patients with congenital or early lesions * Detailed discussion of the latest surgical techniques such as hippocampal transection, cortical and deep brain stimulation and radiosurgery * Comprehensive presentation of all major hemispherectomy and hemispherotomy techniques * More than 100 illustrations, including 85 in full-color, to elucidate key concepts Ideal for pediatric neurosurgeons, epilepsy surgeons and pediatric epileptologists, this authoritative text is also a valuable reference for clinicians, residents, and fellows in neurology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, and neurophysiology with an interest in pediatric epilepsy surgery.

Written by leading authorities in the field of spine care, this book is a comprehensive reference for the latest techniques for managing intervertebral disc disorders affecting the lumbar spine. Divided into four main sections, the book opens with a review of fundamental basic science concepts, including epidemiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, biology, biomechanics, and mechanisms of pain. The second section focuses on the management of disc herniation, with chapters guiding clinicians from the pathophysiology of the herniated disc to clinical presentation to various treatment strategies. The final sections of the book present in-depth coverage of degenerative disc disease and provide essential information for imaging and testing, diagnosis, patient screening, treatment, and rehabilitation. Highlights: * Detailed coverage of the latest innovations in the field, including nonsurgical treatments, minimally invasive procedures, biologic techniques, and motion-preserving procedures, enables clinicians to select the appropriate treatment for each clinical situation * More than 200 high-quality illustrations and images demonstrate key concepts * Valuable discussion of safety considerations and how to avoid and manage potential complications Ideal for practitioners and trainees with a focus on spinal disorders, this book will be an invaluable resource for orthopaedists, neurosurgeons, pain specialists, physiatrists, neuroradiologists, and researchers in these specialties.

In Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain, leading clinicians present widely accepted guidelines and evidence-based practices for the management of patients with traumatic brain injury. Divided into five main sections, the book guides the clinician through the science, management, critical care, outcomes, and important socioeconomic issues relevant to patient care. Special Features: * Offers the valuable team approach and recommendations of renowned surgeons, clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, and researchers * Includes guidelines for injuries ranging from mild to moderate, severe, and penetrating, and for treating brain injury in children * Covers the related intensive care issues of neurologic, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and infection management and nutrition and fluid control * Reviews fundamental science concepts, including pathophysiology, monitoring and imaging, biomarkers and classification systems for brain injury * Provides hundreds of concise summary tables and illustrations to help digest complex information * Discusses ethics and important end-of-life issues With an integrated management approach to injury and rehabilitation that goes well beyond initial surgery, Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain will enable neurosurgeons, neurologists, physicians in trauma, critical care, and rehabilitation medicine, and residents in these specialties to optimize patient care and outcomes. It is also useful as a guide for board exam preparation. The companion volume to this book is Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Spine.

Praise for this book:Chapters are clearly written and...[the] black-and-white illustrations and reproductions of cerebral radiographs are of remarkably good quality...an excellent multidisciplinary overview. - Doody's Review From important aspects of the physical examination to imaging studies to treatment options and dosage guidelines, Decision Making in Neurocritical Care provides a solid introduction to the evidence-based management of patients in the neurological intensive care unit. Succinct text in a highly accessible bullet-point format details the essentials of history-taking, physical examination, differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, and treatments for a range of neurological problems in the critical care setting. Special features: * Brief vignettes of typical cases emphasize key questions for the physician to consider and urgent orders to be given * Coverage of the basics of neurocritical care, including techniques of intubation, ventilator management, sedation, and multimodality monitoring * Pearls and pitfalls highlight key points in patient management * Convenient medication tables, including dosages, adverse effects, and contraindications * Consistent presentation in each chapter enhances ease of use Ideal for neurologists, neurosurgeons and critical care physicians at all levels, this book is invaluable for optimizing patient care. It is also an excellent choice for board review preparation in these specialties.

Praise for this book:[Four stars] This book is...one of a kind. It is the most comprehensive coverage of facial plastic and reconstructivesurgery. - Doody's Review Universally recognized as the standard reference in the field, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery returns in a new edition with the current information on the latest innovations for patient management. This edition retains the comprehensive scope of earlier editions and features new chapters on anti-aging medicine, ambulatory surgery considerations, autologous fat augmentation, pediatric rhinoplasty, tissue engineering, and non-ablative skin resurfacing techniques. Highlights: * Clinical insights from luminaries in the field of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery * More than 2,000 high-quality images and illustrations demonstrating key concepts * Chapters divided into six main sections to aid rapid reference to topics of interest From basic science, to the principles of aesthetic, functional, and reconstructive surgery, to the management of clinical disorders, this single-volume textbook is an indispensable resource that belongs in the professional library of all clinicians, residents, and fellows.

Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Spine provides a concise review of the current surgical interventions and medical treatments for patients with traumatic spine injuries. Experts in the fields of neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery lead clinicians through each stage of patient care, from prehospital care to initial assessment to diagnostic work up and finally through operative and nonoperative treatments. The book places special emphasis on critical care of the patient and provides insight into future techniques for management. Features: * Review of fundamental science concepts, including pathophysiology, spinal cord regeneration, and the biomechanics of the spine * Guidelines for selecting appropriate imaging modalities and administering diagnostic tests, such as electrophysiological studies * Thorough descriptions of preoperative evaluation and medical optimization of the patient * Chapters covering such important topics as pediatric management, multidisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation and recovery, socioeconomic issues, and ethical issues * Summary tables that synthesize the literature and provide an overview of treatment options * More than 130 high-quality illustrations demonstrating key concepts Guiding clinicians from assessment through rehabilitation, this book presents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach that will enable neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, trauma and emergency specialists, and residents in these specialties to optimize patient care. The companion volume to this book is Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain .

Written by leading experts from the fields of neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and medical physics, this book is the definitive reference for clinical applications of state-of-the-art radiosurgery of the spine. It discusses the benefits as well as the limitations of current spine radiosurgery treatments for benign and malignant spine disorders, primary and metastatic tumors, and spinal cord arteriovenous malformations. The opening chapters present the essential background information on relevant spinal cord radiobiology, physics, and technology, followed by chapters on specific applications of spine radiosurgery covering indications, techniques, outcomes, and possible complications. Highlights: * Practical guidelines on radiosurgery target delineation, dose selection and escalation, patient immobilization, and quality assurance * Comprehensive discussion of the design of various radiosurgical devices and the technical approaches recommended for the use of each * More than 100 illustrations, most in full-color, to demonstrate key concepts This is a must-have resource for clinicians, medical physicists, fellows, and residents in neurosurgery and radiation oncology. Spine surgeons, orthopaedists, and oncologists at all levels of expertise will also benefit from the wealth of information provided in this book.

This atlas is an outstanding single-volume resource of information on the structure and function of specific areas of the brain. Updated to reflect the latest technology using 3 Tesla MR images, this edition has been enhanced with new functional MRI studies as well as a new section on diffusion tensor imaging with three-dimensional reconstructions of fiber tracts using color coding to demonstrate neural pathways. Highlights: * Glossary of neuroanatomic structures and definitions provides the reader with a foundation in structures, function, and functional relationships * High-quality images are divided into five sections, including Sagittal MRI views, Axial MRI views, Coronal MRI views, Fiber-Tracking Diffusion Tensor Imaging, and Three-Dimensional MRI views * Icons rapidly orient the reader with the location of each view or the diffusion pathway This book eliminates the need to sift through multiple books for the current information on the structure and function of the brain. It is invaluable for clinicians in radiology, neuroradiology, neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroanatomy. The atlas is also ideal for medical students, nursing students, and individuals seeking to gain a firm understanding of human brain anatomy and function.

Practical Differential Diagnosis in CT and MRI is a one-stop resource for the differential diagnosis of common and rare radiologic findings and conditions in all regions of the body. For each finding and diagnosis, the book provides a complete list of differential diagnoses as well as the features that will help the clinician differentiate diseases with similar findings. Highlights: * Concise descriptions aid the identification of key radiologic signs * Easy-to-use tables and bullet-point lists facilitate rapid review of important information about findings, differentiating features, and disease entities This pocket-sized book is ideal for residents preparing for board examinations as well as for radiologists in practice.

RadCases contains cases selected to simulate everything that you'll see on your rounds, rotations, and exams. RadCases also helps you identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case - including the most critical. Visit RadCases.thieme.com for free sample cases and to experience this dynamic learning tool for yourself! RadCases covers:Cardiac Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Neuro Imaging, Thoracic Imaging, Pediatric Imaging, Gastrointestinal Imaging, Breast Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound Imaging, Head and Neck Imaging, Genitourinary Imaging Each RadCases title features 100 carefully selected, must-know cases documented with clear, high-quality radiographs. The organization provides maximum ease of use for self-assessment. Each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; simply turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses, the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, and more. Each RadCases title includes a scratch-off code that allows 12 months of access to a searchable online database of all 100 cases from the book plus an additional 150 cases in that book's specialty - 250 cases in total! Learn your cases, diagnose with confidence and pass your exams. RadCases. Gastrointestinal Imaging will enable you to diagnose the full range of digestive diseases and disorders. Features of Gastrointestinal Imaging: * High-resolution fluoroscopic studies and state-of-the-art cross-sectional imaging studies demonstrate a wide array of GI diagnoses. * A variety of common and uncommon presentations cover everything from acute appendicitis to rare gastrointestinal neoplasms. * Examples of critical cases that must be diagnosed immediately to avert potential disaster in daily practice and on exams such as intussusception, volvulus and mesenteric ischemia

Handbook of Pediatric Orthopedics -- now in a fully updated Second Edition -- encapsulates everything an orthopedic surgeon needs to know to make rapid diagnoses and quickly plan treatment for the gamut of common and uncommon pediatric orthopedic problems. The author, a well-respected authority in the field, provides only the most pertinent information on the developmental, genetic, and neurologic etiology of the various conditions. A full chapter concentrates exclusively on core treatment guidelines and algorithms for pediatric trauma management. Each chapter presents information on basic principles, technical skills, and standards of care in an easy-to-reference list format that allows the busy practitioner quick access to key information and thus facilitates faster diagnoses. Features * Compiles new data on blocks, traction, special casts, aspiration, and arthogram interpretation * Includes 164 drawings, graphs, and charts illustrate important concepts * Provides must-know radiographic parameters and clinical tips for key developmental disorders * Reviews difficult-to-remember levels of innervation, including for the brachial plexus * Numerous charts conveniently list medications and dosages based on weight, route, and frequency * Helpful graphs track growth predictions for each region of the skeleton Orthopedic surgeons, residents, or fellows will refer to this highly practical pocket guide on a daily basis. Clinicians, residents, or fellows in pediatrics will also appreciate its brevity and up-to-date coverage.

First Place Winner 2012 IBPA Ben Franklin Awards The review-style format and breadth of topics in this text make it an excellent choice for both residents and more experienced otolaryngologists who might want a quality pocket reference book. - Elena B. Willis, MD Overall, this density of information in such a portable size makes Handbook of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery an excellent choice for those looking for a mobile reference...highly recommended. - MedicalScienceBooks.com Every resident, fellow, and clinician, with patients in the vast field of head, neck and facial surgery will certainly enjoy this clinical guide - a wonderful contribution - European Journal of Plastic Surgery Designed to fit in your lab coat pocket, Handbook of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is both a comprehensive source of information and a conveniently portable clinical reference. The expert authors provide detailed yet concise coverage of the entire specialty, including otology, audiology, rhinology, laryngology, head and neck cancer, the thyroid and parathyroid, general otolaryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and more. Each chapter thoroughly addresses a different clinical problem, beginning with a list of key features and a section on epidemiology, followed by signs and symptoms, differential diagnoses, an explanation of how to conduct the physical exam, imaging, labs, treatment options, possible outcomes, and follow-up. Features * The most complete coverage of the field currently available anywhere: contains 160 chapters in seven sections plus3 handy appendices * Succinct outline format enables rapid reference in clinical situations * Numerous cross-references and an extensive index make finding needed information quick and easy * TNM staging data - reflecting the current AJCC/UICC standards - supplements all cancer-related chapters * Highly valuable appendices contain full color drawings of the cranial nerves, tips on when and how to perform emergency procedures, and more This user-friendly handbook is an essential resource for every resident, fellow, and clinician in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and in any discipline that requires a solid understanding of otolaryngology-related issues.