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Collective wisdom and expert insights on the management of challenging colloid cysts

Few conditions provoke more consternation and controversy among neurosurgeons than colloid cysts, due to their proximity to critical neurovascular structures, broad range of clinical presentation, and the risk of sudden death from increased intracranial pressure. Colloid Cysts of the Third Ventricle: Natural History, Decision-Making, and Operative Management edited by renowned neurosurgeons Peter Nakaji, Thomas L. Beaumont, and Ralph G. Dacey, Jr., fills the void in the literature. A who’s who of master practitioners share personal perspectives and well-reasoned options for managing challenging colloid cysts.

Advances in neurosurgical technique, both endoscopic and microsurgical, have created options for colloid cysts that render the « best » approach the subject of significant debate. The book brings together what is known and what is controversial from an impressive group of seasoned neurosurgeons in 5 parts, 18 chapters, and a collection of online videos. Impressively illustrated, the textbook presents salient background information, various techniques, and case study context, thereby enabling clinicians to interpret and inform various colloid cyst management strategies and surgical approaches.

Key Features

• Contributions from an honor roll of distinguished neurosurgical experts from North America and around the globe
• Discussion of nuances in colloid cyst clinical presentation, imaging, management, and surgical anatomy
• A consensus panel on colloid cysts lays a solid foundation of knowledge, enhanced with personal perspectives and brief case studies from experienced practitioners
• Clear and succinct organization, insightful illustrations, high-quality diagnostic images, videos, and tables enrich a tome that constitutes a fundamental resource for readers

The knowledge gleaned from these pages will enhance the ability of neurosurgeons at any stage to provide thoughtful, up-to-date options to patients with colloid cysts, with the ultimate goal of improved outcomes.

LangueenVersionlivre numériqueDate de sortie initiale12 décembre 2024Format ebookEPUB3

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Peter Nakaji

Deuxième auteur

Thomas Beaumont

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Médecine et Soins infirmiers

Chirurgie

Médecine clinique et Interne

Neurochirurgie

Maladies et Troubles

Oncologie

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