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This book presents the latest management techniques for pediatric neurosurgical disorders frequently encountered in clinical practice. In this edition, chapters are organized into separate sections including cerebral disorders, spinal disorders, neoplasms, trauma, cerebrovascular disease, functional disorders, and infectious disorders. Each chapter describes the diagnostic studies, pathology and pathobiology, indications for surgery, treatment alternatives, prognostic factors and outcomes.\u003cb\u003eFeatures of the second edition:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommentaries at the end of each chapter provide insights from the senior editors\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePearls identify critical steps in management\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore than 850 high-quality images demonstrate disease pathology and surgical approaches and techniques\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-read tables synthesize key clinical concepts\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew chapters cover ethical issues in pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery in developing countries, and in utero neurosurgery\u003c/li\u003eThis comprehensive book is a must-have reference for all neurosurgeons, and specialists and residents in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric neurology. |