Colloid Cysts of the Third Ventricle (eBook)

Natural History, Decision-Making, and Operative Management

Thomas Beaumont, Peter Nakaji, Jr. Ralph G. Dacey (Autoren)

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2024
180 Seiten
Thieme Publishers New York (Verlag)
978-1-63853-680-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Collective wisdom and expert insights on the management of challenging colloid cystsFew conditions provoke more consternation and controversy among neurosurgeons than colloid cysts, due to their proximity to critical neurovascular structures, broad range of clinical presentation, and the risk of sudden death from increased intracranial pressure. Colloid Cysts of the Third Ventricle: Natural History, Decision-Making, and Operative Management edited by renowned neurosurgeons Peter Nakaji, Thomas L. Beaumont, and Ralph G. Dacey, Jr., fills the void in the literature. A who's who of master practitioners share personal perspectives and well-reasoned options for managing challenging colloid cysts.Advances in neurosurgical technique, both endoscopic and microsurgical, have created options for colloid cysts that render the "e;best"e; approach the subject of significant debate. The book brings together what is known and what is controversial from an impressive group of seasoned neurosurgeons in 5 parts, 18 chapters, and a collection of online videos. Impressively illustrated, the textbook presents salient background information, various techniques, and case study context, thereby enabling clinicians to interpret and inform various colloid cyst management strategies and surgical approaches.Key FeaturesContributions from an honor roll of distinguished neurosurgical experts from North America and around the globeDiscussion of nuances in colloid cyst clinical presentation, imaging, management, and surgical anatomyA consensus panel on colloid cysts lays a solid foundation of knowledge, enhanced with personal perspectives and brief case studies from experienced practitionersClear and succinct organization, insightful illustrations, high-quality diagnostic images, videos, and tables enrich a tome that constitutes a fundamental resource for readersThe knowledge gleaned from these pages will enhance the ability of neurosurgeons at any stage to provide thoughtful, up-to-date options to patients with colloid cysts, with the ultimate goal of improved outcomes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.12.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie ► Neurochirurgie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie
• ISBN-10: 1-63853-680-5 / 1638536805
• ISBN-13: 978-1-63853-680-2 / 9781638536802