Quickly retrieve essential facts, equipment information and clinical pearls when preparing for a neuroendovascular case
Ideal for both newcomers and practitioners of the specialty,Handbook of Neuroendovascular Surgery is both a succinct introduction and a quick reference guide for key concepts and technical information prior to, during, and after a procedure. It progresses logically from basic scientific concepts to equipment and technical aspects to treatment of specific neurovascular diseases, expertly capturing the core information needed in daily practice.
Key Features:
Contributions by neurosurgeons, radiologists, and neurologists reflect the multidisciplinary nature of neuroendovascular treatmentCritical summaries of Peri-Procedural Patient Care and Equipment and Techniques to help in case preparationGenerous use of tables and illustrations create fast visual summaries and distill large amounts of informationValuable appendices on routinely used technical information, pathology classification systems, endovascular medications, and full-color pictorials designed for teaching and patient education. The pictorials are available for download at Thieme's Media Center.
Written by specialists trained in both open cerebrovascular neurosurgery and neuroendovascular surgery, this portable handbook is a treasure trove of practical information that is essential for both beginners and more experienced neurosurgeons who want to refresh their knowledge in state-of-the-art neuroendovascular techniques.
<p><strong>I Introduction</strong><br>1 Cranial Vascular Anatomy<br>2 Vascular Anatomy of the Spine and Spinal Cord<br>3 Clotting Pathways and Inhibitory Medications<br>4 Endovascular Anesthesia and Medications<br><strong>II Equipment and Techniques</strong><br>5 Radiation Physics and Safety<br>6 Vascular Access and Arteriotomy Closures<br>7 Introduction to Endovascular Equipment<br>8 Endovascular Techniques for Aneurysm Therapy, Arteriovenous Malformation Treatment, and Carotid Artery Stent Placement<br>9 Periprocedural Patient Evaluation<br>10 Endovascular Complications<br>11 Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring<br>12 Diagnostic Endovenous Procedures<br><strong>III Treatment of Specific Disease Entities</strong><br>13 Management of Cerebral Aneurysms<br>14 Cranial Vascular Malformations<br>15 Intracranial Arteriovenous Fistulae<br>16 Ischemic Stroke Intervention<br>17 Extracranial Arterial Occlusive Disease<br>18 Intracranial Arterial Stenosis<br>19 Vascular Injuries of the Head and Neck<br>20 Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations<br>21 Vascular Tumors of the Skull Base, Neck, and Spine<br><strong>Appendix A</strong><br>A1 Conversion Chart/Catheter Sizes<br>A2 Vascular Anatomy<br>A3 Angiographic Projections<br>A4 Endovascular Medications<br>A5 Endovascular Equipment<br>A6 Test Balloon Occlusion<br>A7 National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale<br>A8 Aneurysm/AVM/dAVF Classifications<br>A9 Clinical Stenosis Trials<br><strong>Appendix B</strong><br>B1 Vascular Access<br>B2 Basic Catheterization<br>B3 Coil Embolization<br>B4 Stent Placement<br>B5 Stent-Coil Aneurysm Embolization<br>B6 Liquid/Particle Embolization of AVM<br>B7 Balloon Angioplasty<br>B8 Mechanical Thrombolysis</p>
