Handbook of Neurosurgery

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The new edition of the Handbook of Neurosurgery, now in two volumes, is a supremely practical, concise reference for neurosurgeons, residents, medical students, nurses, radiologists, emergency room personnel, and operating staff. It contains over 2800 literature citations, a thorough index, and is richly cross-referenced. The previous editions have been widely used by neurosurgery residents and as a central reference text for training programs. Quick reference tables on the back and inside covers provide frequently used information at a glance. Each volume carries a complete index for the entire set. Volume 2 of the new edition covers information needed quickly for emergencies and would be kept close at hand at all times for immediate reference. Apart from having over 150 more pages and over 800 more references, the 4th edition covers many new topics including: - whiplash associated injuries - palliodotomy for Parkinson's disease - cerebral protection during surgery - thromboembolism in neurosurgery - spinal synovial cysts - scar formation following laminectomy for herniated disc and association with recurrent radiculopathy - arachnoiditis - third ventriculostomy - myasthenia gravis - inadvertent durotomy

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