Normal and Abnormal Embryology of the Brain
CHAPTER 175 Normal and Abnormal Embryology of the Brain Mark S. Dias, Michael D. Partington A working knowledge of normal embryology, as well as an appreciation of the ways in…
Fractionated Radiation Therapy for Benign Brain Tumors
CHAPTER 251 Fractionated Radiation Therapy for Benign Brain Tumors Igor J. Barani, Penny K. Sneed, Michael W. McDermott Fractionated radiation therapy (RT) is frequently used for the treatment of benign…
Techniques and Options in Nerve Reconstruction and Repair
CHAPTER 239 Techniques and Options in Nerve Reconstruction and Repair Rajiv Midha This chapter aims to provide a practical and well-illustrated reference to aid the neurosurgeon in considering the options…
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament and Other Enthesopathies
CHAPTER 282 Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament and Other Enthesopathies Daniel J. Hoh, Allan D. Levi, Michael Y. Wang Background and Epidemiology The enthesopathies are conditions that result in…
Evaluation and Management of Spinal Axis Tumors
CHAPTER 310 Evaluation and Management of Spinal Axis Tumors Benign and Primary Malignant Patrick Hseih, Ziya L. Gokaslan Although up to 90,000 new cases of metastatic spinal disease are diagnosed…
Treatment of Other Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
CHAPTER 391 Treatment of Other Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Sandra Narayanan, C. Michael Cawley Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are acquired arteriovenous shunts confined to the dura and are supplied…
Microsurgery of Paraclinoid Aneurysms
CHAPTER 366 Microsurgery of Paraclinoid Aneurysms Rose Du, Arthur L. Day Paraclinoid aneurysms are defined as aneurysms arising from the internal carotid artery (ICA) in close proximity to the anterior…
Surgical Complications of Brain Tumors and Their Avoidance
CHAPTER 117 Surgical Complications of Brain Tumors and Their Avoidance Ronald E. Warnick Craniotomy for resection of intrinsic brain tumors is performed with the goals of establishing a tissue diagnosis,…
Supratentorial and Infratentorial Cavernous Malformations
CHAPTER 394 Supratentorial and Infratentorial Cavernous Malformations Gregory P. Lekovic, Randall W. Porter, Robert F. Spetzler Cavernous malformations (CMs) account for 5% to 13% of vascular lesions of the central…
Distal Entrapment Syndromes
CHAPTER 236 Distal Entrapment Syndromes Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, Peroneal, and Tarsal Tunnel Charles P. Toussaint, Eric L. Zager Entrapment neuropathies are widespread and debilitating clinical conditions that have a…
