Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Brain covers the full range of neurosurgical approaches to managing diseases and disorders of the brain.
Each of the book's main sections first provides succinct discussions of pathology and etiology that help the reader gain a firm understanding of the underlying disease and conditions of the brain. It then provides step-by-step descriptions of surgical techniques, clearly delineating the indications and contraindications, the goals, the operative preparation and anesthesia, and postoperative management. Common complications of techniques are also emphasized. More than 900 illustrations aid the rapid comprehension of the surgical procedures described in the text

Highlights:

Clear descriptions of the surgical management of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, occlusive and hemorrhagic vascular diseases, tumors, lesions, pain disorders, trauma, infections, and more
Detailed discussion of disease pathology, etiology, and differential diagnosis
Concise outlines of indications, contraindications, as well as advantages and disadvantages of each technique illuminate the rationale behind surgical management
More than 900 illustrations, including 684 in full-color, demonstrate key concepts
Sections on the latest techniques in stereotactic and minimally invasive surgery
This companion volume to Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Spine and Peripheral Nerves is an essential reference for all neurosurgeons and residents seeking the current information on state-of-the-art techniques in brain surgery.
Table of Contents

General Principles of Cranial Surgery; Anesthetic Techniques; Neurophysiological Monitoring; Instrumentation; Surgical Nursing; Postoperative Critical Care; Aneurysms; Arteriovenous Malformations; Occlusive and Hemorrhagic Vascular Disease; Brain Tumors; Intraventricular Lesions; Pineal Region Lesions; Cranail Base Lesions; Epilepsy, Functional and Pain Disorders; Craniocerebral Trauma; Stereotactic Surgery; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Congenital and Developmental Disorders