Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery / Volume 19 (Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery) - gebunden oder broschiert

EAN (ISBN-13): 9783211822876
ISBN (ISBN-10): 3211822879
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Erscheinungsjahr: 1992
Herausgeber: Springer

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ISBN/EAN: 9783211822876

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3-211-82287-9, 978-3-211-82287-6
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Autor des Buches: pasztor
Titel des Buches: advances technical standards neurosurgery

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Autor/in: L. Symon; L. Calliauw; F. Cohadon; J. Lobo Antunes; F. Loew; H. Nornes; E. Pásztor; J. D. Pickard; A. J. Strong; M. G. Ya?argil
Titel: Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery; Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery
Verlag: Springer; Springer Wien
230 Seiten
Erscheinungsjahr: 1992-09-01
Vienna; AT
Gewicht: 0,620 kg
Sprache: Englisch
85,55 € (DE)
87,95 € (AT)
106,60 CHF (CH)
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BB; Book; Hardcover, Softcover / Medizin/Klinische Fächer; Neurochirurgie; Verstehen; radiosurgery; Surgery; Chirurgie; neurosurgery; Nervenheilkunde; technical standards; B; Neurosurgery; Medicine; Neurology; Neuroradiology; Neurologie und klinische Neurophysiologie; Medizinische Bildverarbeitung: Radiologie; Neurologie und klinische Neurophysiologie; BC; EA

A. Advances.- Proton Spectroscopic Imaging in Cerebral Ischaemia, Where we Stand and What Can Be Expected.- Historical Overview.- Methodology of Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS).- General Aspects.- Water Suppression.- Fat Suppression.- Localization.- Spectroscopic Imaging.- Quantification of Spectra.- Pulse Sequence and Computer Analysis.- Materials and Methods.- H-1 MR Spectroscopic Measurements; Data Accumulation.- H-1 MR Spectroscopic Measurements; Data Processing.- Patient Material.- Results.- Discussion.- Abbreviations.- References.- Radiosurgery.- History.- Radiosurgery Systems. Tools and Methods.- The Gamma Knife.- Radiosurgery with Heavy Particles.- Radiosurgery with Photons from Linear Accelerator.- Radiobiological Principles in Radiosurgery.- Dose-rate Effects.- Radiosensitivity of Vessels.- Biological and Chemical Modification of the Radiation Response.- Radiosurgery with the Gamma Knife.- Method.- Angiography.- CT and MRI Imaging.- Dose Planning.- Dose Selection.- Gamma Knife in Arteriovenous Malformations.- Decision Making.- The Target.- Patient Population.- AVM Location.- The Procedure. Pre- and Peri-treatment Management.- Follow-up.- Treatment Variables.- Results.- Changes in the Angiogram.- Neurological Outcome.- Rebleed.- Undue Effects.- Cavernous Hemangiomas.- Linear Accelerator in Arteriovenous Malformations.- Charged-particle Radiosurgery in Arteriovenous Malformations.- Discussion.- Radiosurgery in Tumours.- Craniopharyngiomas.- Pituitary Adenomas.- Pituitary Dependent Cushing’s Disease.- Acromegaly.- Nelson’s Syndrome.- Prolactin-Secreting Tumours.- Tumours in the Pineal Region.- Meningiomas.- Acoustic Neuromas.- Untoward Effects Following Radiosurgery of Acoustic Neuroma.- Metastatic Brain Tumours.- Glial Tumours.- Discussion.- The Gamma Knife in Functional Radiosurgery.- Cancer Pain.- Trigeminal Neuralgia.- Movement Disorder.- Psychosurgery.- Epilepsy.- Conclusions.- Discussion.- References.- Functional Imaging of Blood Brain Barrier Permeability by Single Photon Emission Computerised Tomography and Positron Emission Tomography.- The BBB.- Mechanisms of BBB Opening.- Imaging and Quantification.- SPECT.- PET.- Theory.- The Methods.- The Tracers.- BBB Evaluation in Brain Tumours.- Is Permeability Really Increased?.- BBB Alteration in Oedema.- Pharmacological Interferences.- Multiple Sclerosis.- Dementia of Alzheimer Type.- Conclusion.- References.- B. Technical Standards.- Economic Aspects of Neurosurgery.- Economics of Surgery in General.- Cost of Surgery to the Health Service.- Patient and Family.- Benefits of Surgery.- Features of Neurosurgery.- Specific Neurosurgical Examples.- a) Investigations and Early Diagnosis.- b) New Therapeutic Drugs and Technologies.- c) Management of Acute Head Injuries.- d) Use of Intensive Care.- e) The Wessex Study of Cost-benefit in a NSU.- Costings.- Costs of Averting Death or Severe Disability.- Costs of Averting Severe Disability Alone.- Future Directions.- References.- Current Concepts of Measurement of Cerebrospinal Fluid Absorption and Biomechanics of Hydrocephalus.- Production.- Formation.- Transportation.- Composition and Volumes.- Absorption and Sagittal Sinus Pressure.- Correlation Between ICP and CSF Formation/Absorption.- Vasopressin and ICP.- Measurement of Resistance to CSF Outflow.- I. Infusion Methods.- A. The Constant Pressure Servo-controlled Infusion Method.- B. The Constant Infusion and Constant Pressure Method.- The Lumbo-ventricular Perfusion.- The Ventricular Infusion.- The Lumbar Infusion.- C. The Constant Rate Infusion Test.- The Standard Infusion Test.- The Computerized Infusion Test.- II. Bolus Injection Tests.- III. The Radio Isotope Dilution Method.- Normal Rout Values.- Reproducibility and Reliability of Measurement of Rout.- Hydrocephalus.- Classification of Hydrocephalus.- Pathophysiology of Hydrocephalus.- The Role of Rout.- The Role of Brain Compliance.- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.- Complications in CSF-Shunting Operations.- Other Diseases with Disturbances of CSF Circulation.- References.- A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Brain Vascular Malformations.- Classification of Brain Vascular Malformations.- Capillary Telangiectasis.- Venous Angioma (Developmental Venous Anomalies).- Cavernous Hemangiomas (Cavernomas, Cavernous Malformations).- Arteriovenous Malformations.- Dural Arteriovenous Malformations.- Endovascular Therapy.- History.- Techniques.- Results.- Radiosurgery.- History.- Techniques.- Results.- Surgical Treatment.- History.- Technical Considerations.- Results.- Decision-making.- References.- Author Index.