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DescriptionA beautifully illustrated neurosurgical atlas covering key emergency procedures.Atlas of Emergency Neurosurgery, part of the Neurosurgical Operative Atlas Series co-published by Thieme and the AANS, is a step-by-step visual guide to performing surgical procedures used in neurotrauma as well as non-traumatic emergency cases. The chapters address such topics as cerebral trauma and stroke, shunt failure, central nervous system infection, pituitary apoplexy, and reconstructive procedures. Special sections on pediatrics as well as military-related injuries are also included.Key FeaturesMore than 500 beautiful, full-color illustrations help clarify each procedureContains the most current information on how to perform emergency neurosurgical proceduresConcise presentation of procedures gives readers quick, easy access to key informationThis atlas is an ideal guide for neurosurgery residents who are participating in emergency procedures while on call and need to deal with operative trauma situations. It is also an excellent practical reference for neurosurgeons performing emergency neurosurgical interventions on a regular basis.Reviews“…lavishly illustrated with numerous large, detailed, color photographs depicting key steps in the procedure, with the prose describing each step kept close on the page. This enables quick reference between the text and the illustrations and serves to expedite rapid review…”— World Neurosurgery“It only takes a few page flips to recognize that Atlas of Emergency Neurosurgery is very different; unique is perhaps an understatement…I struggle to find shortcomings of this text, as it does what it sets out to do so well.” — NeurosurgeryTable of ContentsPart I Cerebral Trauma and StrokeChapter 1: Surgery for Epidural and Subdural HematomasChapter 2: Chronic Subdural HematomasChapter 3: Surgery for Cerebral Contusions of the Frontal and Temporal Lobes, Including Lobar ResectionChapter 4: Decompressive Hemicraniectomy for Intracranial Hypertension and Stroke, Including Bone Flap Storage in Abdominal Fat LayerChapter 5: Surgery for Cerebellar Stroke and Suboccipital TraumaChapter 6: Elevation of Depressed Skull FracturesChapter 7: Invasive Monitoring TechniquesChapter 8: Surgical Debridement of Penetrating InjuriesChapter 9: Management of Traumatic Neurovascular InjuriesChapter 10: Management of Venous Sinus InjuriesPart II Spinal Emergency ProceduresChapter 11: Application of Closed Spinal TractionChapter 12: Emergency Management of Odontoid FracturesChapter 13: Cervical Burst FracturesChapter 14: Cervical Facet DislocationChapter 15: Classification and Treatment of Thoracic FracturesChapter 16: Thoracolumbar FacturesChapter 17: Spinal Epidural CompressionChapter 18: Treatment of Acute Cauda Equina SyndromePart III Nontraumatic EmergenciesChapter 19: Removal of Spontaneous Intracerebral HemorrhagesChapter 20: Surgery for Acute Intracranial InfectionChapter 21: Ventricular Shunt MalfunctionChapter 22: Pituitary ApoplexyPart IV Emergency Operations in CombatChapter 23: Combat Cranial OperationsChapter 24: Combat-Associated Penetrating Spine InjuryPart V Reconstructive SurgeryChapter 25: Replacement of Cranial Bone FlapChapter 26: Techniques of Alloplastic CranioplastyChapter 27: Surgery for Frontal Sinus InjuriesPart VI Surgical Considerations in Pediatric Emergency NeurosurgeryChapter 28: Special Considerations in the Surgical Management of Pediatric Traumatic Brain InjuryChapter 29: Special Considerations in Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury