Problem based neurosurgery / Sam Eljamel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eljamel, Sam.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nervous system--Diseases--Diagnosis.

Nervous system.

Nervous system--Surgery.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (492 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""Problem Based Neurosurgery"" is a remarkable fusion of recent advances in neuro-imaging and neurosurgery with modern teaching of integrated system based curricula. It approaches each problem systematically from history, and physical examination to differential diagnosis, investigations and management options. The book captures four decades of advances and experiences in diagnosis and management of patients. The problems upon which the book is based are real patients and cover all aspects of neurosurgical practice with up to date modern images. The blend of new scientific discoveries, modern

Contents:

Disclaimer; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: History and Physical Exam; Chapter 2: Neurological Investigations; Chapter 3: Trauma (Head and Spinal Injured Patients); Chapter 4: Sudden Headache or Collapse (SAH, ICH, Seizures); Chapter 5: Raised ICP (Tumours, Abscess and Hydrocephalus); Chapter 6: Visual Symptoms (Meningiomas, Pituitary Adenomas); Chapter 7: Hearing Loss, Ataxia, Vertigo and Facial Pain (CPA Lesions); Chapter 8: Tremor (Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia); Chapter 9: Para-/Tetraparesis (Spinal Compression)

Chapter 10: Pain, Weakness or Numbness in a Limb (Radiculopathy, Myelopathy and Peripheral Nerve Pathologies)Appendices; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613148476

9781283148474

1283148471

9789814317085

981431708X

OCLC:

741788717