Handbook of neurosurgery - Mark S Greenberg

"A 'must-have'...[a] low-cost, highly portable, and extremely useful reference volume, which will undoubtedly enjoy continued longevity into the foreseeable future." --Journal of Neurosurgery

"A vital resource...For rapid access to the diagnosis and management of all neurosurgical things, there is no substitute."--The Journal of TRAUMA Injury, Infection, and Critical Care

For two decades, Handbook of Neurosurgery -- now in a fully updated seventh edition -- has been an invaluable companion for every neurosurgery resident and nurse, as well as neurologists and others involved in the care of patients with brain and spine disorders. Dr. Greenberg's classic text covers the breadth of neurosurgery and its allied specialties and provides the latest information on anatomy and physiology, differential diagnosis, and currently accepted principles of clinical management. Renowned for its scope and accessibility, this portable, single-volume guide is packed with more than 1,300 pages of practical information, including thousands of literature citations, handy cross-references, and a thorough index.

Features:

• New to the seventh edition:
  detailed coverage of blunt cervical arterial injuries; awake craniotomies; brain
  mapping; new grading systems for cervical and thoracolumbar fractures; radiation
  safety for neurosurgeons; organ donation after cardiac death; and expanded
  discussion of endovascular techniques
  
• Numerous updates, including information on dural
  arteriovenous malformations; tumors and molecular biology; and new
  neuromonitoring modalities such as brain oxygen tension, cerebral microdialysis,
  and regional cerebral blood flow
  
• The return of basic surgical material to acquaint
  readers with the operating room
  
• A practical new feature called Booking the Case supplies helpful information about
  scheduling surgery and obtaining informed consent
  
• Highly valuable section on hot topics in neurocritical
  care
  
• Color highlights and full-color inserts to enhance
  readability

Comprehensive and conveniently compact, this book is a must-have
reference for neurosurgery residents and a useful tool for anyone working in the clinical neurosciences.