10.1055/b-0035-104219 7 Endonasal Surgery and Its Current Role in Neurosurgical Paradigms Michael E. Sughrue and Charles Teo 7.1 Introduction It is beyond question that endonasal techniques for removal of brain…
10.1055/b-0035-104216 4 The Role of Endoscopy in Keyhole SurgeryMichael E. Sughrue and Charles Teo 4.1 Introduction Much has been said in recent years regarding the endoscope and its applications in…
10.1055/b-0035-104215 3 Technical Principles of Operating in Keyhole CraniotomiesMichael E. Sughrue and Charles Teo 3.1 Introduction It is important to note that successfully switching to keyhole surgery does not require…
10.1055/b-0035-104214 2 Cognitive Principles of Planning Keyhole ApproachesMichael E. Sughrue and Charles Teo 2.1 Introduction Most people who try keyhole surgery and give up do so because they incorrectly plan…
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…
