10.1055/b-0035-104213 1 An Introduction to the Keyhole ConceptMichael E. Sughrue and Charles Teo 1.1 Introduction This chapter introduces the keyhole concept and discusses its essential characteristics. The term “keyhole” is…
10.1055/b-0035-121759 13 Cervical Burst Fractures Teresa S. Purzner, James G. Purzner, and Michael G. Fehlings Introduction Cervical burst fractures are the result of flexion compression injuries and are characterized by…
10.1055/b-0035-121766 20 Surgery for Acute Intracranial Infection P. B. Raksin Introduction Space-occupying intracranial infection may arise via contiguous spread from adjacent structures, through hematogenous dissemination, following operative neurosurgical procedures, or…
10.1055/b-0035-121772 26 Techniques of Alloplastic Cranioplasty Erin N. Kiehna and John A. Jane Jr. Introduction When an autologous cranioplasty is not an option—whether from contamination, infection, fragmentation, bony reabsorption, or…
10.1055/b-0035-121775 29 Special Considerations in Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Paul Klimo Jr., Nelson Astur Neto, William C. Warner Jr., and Michael S. Muhlbauer Introduction Spine trauma in the pediatric population…
10.1055/b-0035-121767 21 Ventricular Shunt Malfunction Sergey Abeshaus, Samuel R. Browd, and Richard G. Ellenbogen Introduction A ventricular shunt (VS) malfunction is a common neurosurgical emergency. In fact, a shunt revision…
10.1055/b-0035-121761 15 Classification and Treatment of Thoracic Fractures Joseph Hsieh, Doniel Drazin, Michael Turner, Ali Shirzadi, Kee Kim, and J. Patrick Johnson Introduction Thoracic fractures in healthy individuals are uncommon…
10.1055/b-0035-121765 19 Removal of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhages Justin Mascitelli, Yakov Gologorsky, and Joshua Bederson Introduction Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) accounts for 10–30% of all strokes and is a significant cause…
10.1055/b-0035-121773 27 Surgery for Frontal Sinus Injuries Abilash Haridas and Peter J. Taub Introduction External force directed to the anterior portion of the forehead can result in injury to the…
10.1055/b-0035-121771 25 Replacement of Cranial Bone Flap Jamie S. Ullman Introduction Craniotomy bone flaps are often frozen or stored in the subcutaneous layer of the abdominal wall after decompressive craniectomy…
