Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Contributors

ACVS Foreword

ACVIM Foreword

About the Companion Website

Section I Diagnostics and Planning

Chapter 1 Neurosurgical Instrumentation

Introduction

Basic Surgical Instrumentation

Draping and Approach

References

Chapter 2 Orthopedic Implants in Neurosurgery

Introduction

Pins and Wires

Bone Screws

Bone Plates

Summary

References

Chapter 3 Minimum Database for Intracranial Surgery

Introduction

Preanesthetic

Intracranial Imaging

Specific Neurosurgery Considerations

References

Chapter 4 Advanced Imaging: Intracranial Surgery

Introduction

Overview of Intracranial Imaging Techniques

Intraoperative Imaging

References

Chapter 5 Cisternal Cerebrospinal Fluid Taps

Introduction

Patient Preparation and Positioning

Sample Acquisition

Possible Complications

Interpretation

References

Chapter 6 Minimum Database: Spinal Surgery

Introduction

Complete Blood Count

Serum Biochemistry

Urinalysis

Hemostasis Assays

Thoracic Radiographs

Abdominal Ultrasound

Electrocardiogram

References

Chapter 7 Advanced Imaging: Spinal Surgery

Myelography

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Interpretation

Conclusions

References

Chapter 8 Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Taps

Introduction

Anatomical Considerations

Procedure

Contraindications and Complications

Indications for Lumbar CSF Analysis

References

Chapter 9 Muscle and Nerve Biopsy

Introduction

Techniques

References

Section II Intracranial Procedures

Chapter 10 Transfrontal Craniotomy

Introduction

Indications

Surgical Technique (Video 10.1)

Complications

References

Chapter 11 Lateral (Rostrotentorial) Craniotomy/Craniectomy

Introduction

Patient Preparation and Positioning

Surgical Technique

References

Chapter 12 Suboccipital Craniectomy/Foramen Magnum Decompression

Indications

Surgical Anatomy

Patient Positioning

Surgical Technique (Video 12.1)

References

Chapter 13 Surgical Treatment of Skull Tumors

Indications

Preoperative Imaging

Surgical Anatomy

Patient Positioning

Surgical Technique

Postoperative Considerations

References

Chapter 14 Shunt Placement and Marsupialization in Treatment of Hydrocephalus and Quadrigeminal Diverticula

Hydrocephalus

Quadrigeminal Diverticula

Editors’ Note

References

Section III Spinal Procedures

Chapter 15 Atlantoaxial Subluxation

Introduction

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Clinical Signs

Diagnosis

Medical Management

Surgical Procedures

Surgical Complications

Postoperative Management

Surgical Prognosis

Summary

References

Chapter 16 Dorsal Cervical Decompression (Laminectomy/Hemilaminectomy and Laminotomy)

Introduction

Indications for Dorsal Decompression of the Cervical Spine

Laminectomy versus Hemilaminectomy

Dorsal Approach to the Occipital–Atlantoaxial Vertebral Canal (Medulla Oblongata to C2)

References

Chapter 17 Ventral Cervical Decompression

Indications

Preparation

Approach [1–3]

Variations of Ventral Slot Procedure

Complications

Postoperative Care

References

Chapter 18 Lateral Cervical Approach

Introduction

Clinical Evaluation

Diagnosis

Indications for a Lateral Cervical Approach

Surgical Anatomy and Approaches

Postoperative Care

References

Chapter 19 Cervical Distraction and Stabilization

Introduction

Preoperative Planning

Positioning and Approach

Surgical Procedure

Postoperative Assessment

References

Chapter 20 Thoracolumbar Hemilaminectomy

Introduction

Surgical Approach

Hemilaminectomy

Closure

Discussion

References

Chapter 21 Pediculectomy/Mini-Hemilaminectomy

Indications

Procedure

Technique: Surgical Approach (Video 21.1)

Technique: Pediculectomy Procedure (Video 21.3)

Complications

Postoperative Care

References

Chapter 22 Intervertebral Disc Fenestration

Introduction

Indications

Technique

Cervical Disc Fenestration

Thoracolumbar Disc Fenestration

References

Chapter 23 Thoracolumbar Lateral Corpectomy

Definition and Initial Description

Technical Aspects

Instrumentation

Surgical Technique

Combining TLLC with Other Techniques

Experimental and Clinical Results

Conclusion

References

Chapter 24 Dorsal Laminectomy in the Thoracolumbar Region

Introduction

Surgical Approach (Video 24.1)

Classification of Dorsal Laminectomies

References

Chapter 25 Vertebral Fracture and Luxation Repair

Introduction

Preoperative Planning

Decompression in Addition to Stabilization

Cervical Injuries

Thoracolumbar Injury

Lumbosacral Injuries

Postoperative Imaging Assessment

Complications

References

Chapter 26 Lumbosacral Decompression and Foraminotomy

Pathophysiology

Diagnosis

Treatment

Postoperative Management

Postoperative Outcomes

References

Chapter 27 Surgical Management of Spinal Neoplasia

Introduction

History

Physical and Neurological Examinations

Spinal Tumor Location

Diagnostic Evaluation

Cytology/Biopsy

Treatment Options

Nonsurgical Therapy

References

Section IV Postoperative Care and Rehabilitation

Chapter 28 Guidelines for Postoperative Medical Care of the Neurosurgical Patient

Introduction

Immediate Postoperative Care

Intravenous Fluids

Analgesia

Gastroprotectants

Antibiotics

Managing the Recumbent Patient

Mechanical Ventilation

Bladder Management

Nutritional Requirements

Monitoring Neurological Status

Incisional Care

Antiepileptics

Physiotherapy and Exercise Restriction

References

Chapter 29 Physical Rehabilitation of the Neurological Patient

Introduction

Neurorehabilitation

Physical Modalities

Therapeutic Exercises

Prevention and Treatment of Bad Habits

Management of the Recumbent Patient

References

Index

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