Kirollos R., Helmy A., Thomson S., Hutchinson P. (eds.) Oxford Textbook of Neurological Surgery

Oxford University Press, 2019. — 1177 p. — (Oxford Textbooks in Surgery) — ISBN: 9780198746706The book is split into 20 overarching sections (Principles of Neurosurgery, Neuro-oncology of Intrinsic Tumours; Extra-axial Tumours and Skull Lesions; Cerebro-Pontine Angle Tumours; Sellar and Supra-Sellar Tumours; Posterior Fossa Tumours; Pineal tumours; Uncommon Tumours and Tumour Syndromes; Neurotrauma and Intensive Care; Vascular Neurosurgery; Principles of Spinal Surgery; Spinal Pathology; Spinal Trauma; Peripheral Nerve Surgery; Functional Neurosurgery; Epilepsy; Paediatric Neurosurgery; Neurosurgery for Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders and Neurosurgical Infection).Each section takes a dual approach with, 'Generic Surgical Management' chapters that focus on specific clinical problems facing the neurosurgeon (e.g. sellar/supra-sellar tumour, Intradural Spina Tumours etc.) and 'Pathology-Specific' chapters (e.g. Glioma, Meningeal Tumours, Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity, Aneurysm etc.). Where appropriate, this division provides the reader with easily accessible information for both clinical problems which present in a regional fashion and specific pathologies. The generic chapters cover aspects such as operative approaches, neuroanatomy and nuances.Specifically each chapter in the book incorporates several strands. Firstly the fundamental neuroscience (anatomy, pathology, genetics etc.) that underlies the clinical practice. Secondly, a review of the requisite clinical investigations (e.g. angiography, electrodiagnostics, radiology). Thirdly, a thorough evidence based review of clinical practice. Following this a consideration of the key debates and controversies in the field with 'pro-' and 'con-' sections (e.g. minimally invasive spine surgery, microsurgical treatment of aneurysms) is provided. A summary of the key papers and clinical scales relevant to neurosurgery form the concluding part.The book is a 'one-stop' text for trainees and consultants in neurosurgery, residents, those preparing for sub-specialty exams and other professionals allied to surgery who need to gain an understanding of the field. It acts as both a point of reference to provide a focussed refresher for the experienced neurosurgeon as well as a trusted training resource.Principles of Neurological Surgery
Tumours and Skull Base - Intrinsic Tumour
Tumours and Skull Base - Extra-axial and Skull Lesions
Tumours and Skull Base - CP Angle
Tumours and Skull Base - Sellar and Supra Sellar Tumours
Tumours and Skull Base - Posterior Fossa
Tumours and Skull Base - Intraventricular
Tumours and Skull Base - Pineal
Tumours and Skull Base - Tumour Syndromes
Neurotrauma and Intensive Care
Vascular Neurosurgery
Spinal Surgery - Principles
Spinal Surgery
Spinal Trauma
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Functional Neurosurgery
Epilepsy
Paediatrics
CSF Disorders
Infection