Neurotrauma (Neurosurgery by Example)

Description:

Part of the Neurosurgery by Example series, this volume on neurotrauma presents exemplary cases in which renowned authors guide readers through the assessment and planning, decision making, surgical procedure, after care, and complication management of common and uncommon disorders. The cases explore the spectrum of clinical diversity and complexity within neurotrauma, including hematoma, injury to the sinuses, concussion, orbital trauma, penetrating brain injuries, and more. Each chapter also contains 'pivot points' that illuminate changes required to manage patients in alternate or atypical situations, and pearls for accurate diagnosis, successful treatment, and effective complication management. Containing a focused review of medical evidence and expected outcomes, Neurotrauma is appropriate for neurosurgeons who wish to learn more about a subspecialty, and those preparing for the American Board of Neurological Surgery oral examination.

Table of Contents:

1. Medical Management of Elevated Intracranial Pressure

2. Surgical Treatment of Raised Intracranial Pressure

3. Acute Subdural Hematoma

4. Chronic Subdural Hematoma

5. Epidural Hematoma

6. Injury to the Dural Venous Sinuses

7. Traumatic Intracerebral Contusions

8. Diffuse Axonal Injury

9. Concussion

10. Calvarial Vault Fractures

11. Traumatic Anterior Cranial Fossa CSF Leaks

12. Management of Temporal Bone Fractures

13. Orbital Trauma

14. Blunt Cervical Vascular Injury

15. Blunt Intracranial Cerebrovascular Injury

16. Seizures in the Setting of Trauma

17. Evaluation and Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures

18. Penetrating Brain Injuries

19. Management of Gunshot Wounds to the Head

20. Management of Complex Scalp Injuries

21. Occipital Condyle Fractures

22. Multimodality Monitoring in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Index