Pages: 2592,
Specialty: Neurosurgery,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 243.84x299.72x121.92mm

Here's the reference the Journal of Neurosurgery called "a welcome and most useful additionï?½ and "definitely worth the priceï?½-back in a meticulously revised and updated New Edition! Once again, it examines indications, operative techniques, complications, and results for nearly every neurosurgical procedure. A new co-editor, 31 new chapters, and a new standardized format make it essential to today's practitioner.Hone your skills for virtually every routine and specialized procedure for brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve problems in adult patients. Review clinical information on image-guided technologies and infections. Easily understand and apply techniques with guidance from more than 1,600 full-color illustrations. Rely on the knowledge and experience of new editor-in-chief Dr. Alfredo Quiï?½ones-Hinojosa and leading international authorities, who offer multiple perspectives on neurosurgical challenges, from tried-and-true methods to the most current techniques. See exactly how to proceedï?½with online surgical videos that guide you through each technique and procedure to ensure the best possible outcomes and results. Apply the latest techniques and knowledge in deep brain stimulation for epilepsy, movement disorders, dystonia, and psychiatric disorders; surgical management of blast injuries; invasive electrophysiology in functional neurosurgery; and interventional management of cerebral aneurysms and arterio-venous malformations. Take it with you anywhere! Access the full text, downloadable image library, video clips, and more at www.expertconsult.com. With 337 additional expert contributors.Get procedural guidance on the latest neurosurgical operative techniques from Schmidek & Sweet on your shelf, laptop and mobile device.show more