EAN: 9783319600857

ATLAS OF INFECTIONS IN NEUROSURGERY AND SPINAL ...

This Atlas is the first reference Atlas covering exclusively all aspects of this multifaceted
topic. It is designed to serve as a succinct appropriate resource for neurosurgeons  spinal
surgeons  radiologists  neurologists  microbiologists  researchers and infectious disease
specialists with an interest in cranio-cerebral and vertebro-medullary infections especially
encountered in neurosurgery and spinal surgery. This Atlas is designed to deliver more
information in less space than traditional texts  allowing for quick review of the essential
facts of this complex infectious topic through pictures. Pertinent imaging and laboratory
information are combined with intraoperative photographs and illustrations to help readers
visualize variable presentations and enhance their perioperative management. The comprehensive
content of this richly-illustrated book covers different infectious diseases seen on
neurosurgical and spinal practices. The Atlas is divided into five sections  after a general
introduction  the second section focuses on infections of the brain and its coverings. The
third section focuses on vertebromedullary infections. The fourth section includes infections
following cranial and spinal surgery  and the fifth section provides a description of the most
important specific pathogens and other particular conditions. The format makes it easily
accessible and includes a definition of each infection and its epidemiology  main clinical
presentations  imaging features and laboratory findings  treatment options  and prognosis
information. It will help the reader in choosing the most appropriate way to manage this
multipart problem. In addition  the book supplies clinicians and investigators with both basic
and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with
neurosurgical and spinal infections.

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