A structured evidence-based approach to neurosurgical decision-making for brain pathologies
Evidence-based neurosurgery is one of the most important pillars upon which to build decision
management pathways. Effective delivery of care involves understanding the natural history of
the disease and the evidence behind available treatment options. Neurosurgical Diseases: An
Evidence-Based Approach to Guide Practice by esteemed neurosurgeons Leon T. Lai Cristian
Gragnaniello and expert contributors covers cranial pathologies neurosurgeons commonly
encounter in everyday practice. The book combines a structured approach to evidence-based
neurosurgery with expert opinions analysis of up-to-date clinical data understanding of
patient preferences and values and firsthand experiences to facilitate translation of evidence
into clinical practice. Twenty-seven consistently formatted chapters are each dedicated to a
different disease state including brain tumors cerebrovascular disease Cushing's disease
traumatic brain injury trigeminal neuralgia and normal pressure hydrocephalus. All chapters
include an introduction current statistics and data natural history of the pathology
selected papers for further reading procedural options and outcomes and recommended treatment
protocols from the authors. Key Features Key content summarized in reader-friendly bullets
diagrams tables and illustrative figures enhances acquisition of knowledge Discussion of new
developments including treatment recommendations for primary and metastatic brain tumors
Statistical data on cerebral aneurysm treatment outcomes and recommendations for treatment New
protocols for treating head trauma closed head injuries and spontaneous intracranial
hemorrhage This essential resource will help neurosurgical residents and junior neurosurgeons
make challenging surgical treatment decisions for complex conditions clearly and concisely and
based on the best evidence. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https:
medone.thieme.com.