"Vascular malformations of the brain and spine pose many management challenges. This text provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of the natural history, treatment options, and outcomes of patients with these conditions. Despite their relative rarity, these lesions are responsible for devastating injury to individuals and can cause an enduring physical, psychological, and economic burden on patients and families. Many new thera ..."
Medicine, Miracles, and Manifestations(1st Edition) A Doctor's Journey Through the Worlds of Divine Intervention, Near-Death Experiences, and Universal Energy by John L. Turner, RobertF. Spetzler Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2009 by Career Press ISBN-13: 978-1-60163-060-5, ISBN: 1-60163-060-3
""In Medicine, Miracles, & Manifestations, Hawaiian Neurosurgeon, Dr. John L. Turner shares with us not just the dramatic stories of his patients but also his inner personal spiritual reflections. He is fearless about sharing his own vulnerabilities as well as humbly exposing his moments of enlightenment. Dr. Turner has created a book which speaks volumes not just to healthcare professionals or patients but to everyone who must struggle ..."
"DescriptionThis is a comprehensive, advanced treatise on the surgical treatment of disorders of the craniovertebral junction, an anatomical area with a significant range of pathologies and anatomical complexities which continues to be a challenging area for surgeons. The new edition focuses on surgical decision-making and technological advances in the treatment modalities for this region. It will appeal to both spine and skull base surg ..."
"Robert F. Spetzler, M. Yashar S. Kalani, Peter Nakaji. rigorous decision-making
when considering surgery. For example, a patient with a small asymptomatic
pontine cavernous malformation in the midline below the floor of the fourth
ventricle should never be considered for resection. Alternatively, a patient with a
large lateral pontine cavernous malformation that has resulted in clinically
significant neurologic deficits will likely ..."
"Robert F. Spetzler, M. Yashar S. Kalani, Peter Nakaji ... Neuralgia: Operative
Results in 2,488 Cases Takanori Fukushima and Kentaro Watanabe 84 Surgical
Management of Hemifacial Spasm Charles Teo and Brian J. Dlouhy Section VIII
Vascular Considerations in the Management of Tumors 85 Embolization of
Vascular Tumors Joshua W. Osbun, Michael R. Levitt, Manuel Ferreira, Jr., and
Louis J. Kim 86 Microsurgical Management of Vascular Tum ..."
"The book is organized into seven sections: Ischemic Stroke and Vascular Insufficiency, Aneurysms – Anterior Circulation, Aneurysms – Posterior Circulation, Aneurysms – Other, Arteriovenous Malformations and Fistula, Cavernous ..."
"... need to interrupt the blood supply in the recipient blood vessels. Compared to
traditional bypass techniques, this subtle difference is intended to decrease the
risk of stroke or rupture of aneurysm related to the temporary ischemia induced in
regions supplied by the artery receiving the bypass. The volume also includes an
example of the internal maxillary artery—to—MCA bypass known as the
Abdulrauf bypass after its developer, ..."