Finalist in 2012 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards "[Four stars] Could not be published at a
better time... superb illustrations well-referenced text... technique insights... not only a
superb book but also one with historical significance... unparalleled in the book literature
on aneurysm clipping." -Doody's Review Seven Aneurysms: Tenets and Techniques for Clipping
combines the instructive nature of a textbook with the visual aspects of an atlas to guide
readers through the surgical principles approaches and techniques they need to dissect and
clip cerebral aneurysms. Comprised of three concise sections the book distills the
distinguished author's vast experience into a series of easily accessible tutorials presented
through clear systematic descriptions and stunning full-color illustrations. The first
section explains the critical concepts and basic tenets of aneurysm microsurgery followed by a
section on the various craniotomies and exposures necessary for successful clipping. The final
section covers microsurgical anatomy dissection strategies and clipping techniques for each
of the seven most common aneurysm types that are the focus of this book. Features: Strategies
for handling the seven aneurysms most often seen by neurosurgeons: PCoA MCA ACoA OphA PcaA
basilar bifurcation and PICA 383 full-color surgical photographs demonstrate operative
techniques 77 high-quality drawings display anatomy and spatial relationships Succinct text
facilitates quick reading and easy reference Clipping remains an essential treatment method
for the most frequently encountered aneurysms. This must-have guide will enable neurosurgery
residents fellows or practicing neurosurgeons to handle the majority of the aneurysms they
will encounter with confidence and poise.
