Neurosurgery of Arteriovenous Malformations and Fistulas [Hardcover]

Robert Schmid-Elsaesser (Author), Alexander Muacevic (Author), Hartmut Brückmann (Author), Berndt Wowra (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3211837035 | ISBN-13: 978-3211837030 | Publication Date: July 2, 2002 | Edition: 1st

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) differ from all other pathology affecting the central nervous system by their high-flow arteriovenous shunts. Permanent occlusion of these shunts is the essence and the challenge of therapy. Endovascular therapy and radiosurgery became accepted alternatives or adjuncts to surgery. In many instances the choice of the primary therapeutic modality is not clear and arguments can be found for several options. However, microsurgery, endovascular therapy and radiosurgery differ very much with regard to invasiveness, length of stay at the hospital but also residual risk after therapy. The emerging treatment concepts are the object of this book. The result is a unique structured presentation of AVM and AVF therapy.

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"... Das Buch bietet ... eine wertvolle up to date-Zusammenfassung der augenblicklichen Möglichkeiten in der Angiombehandlung und eine Fülle von Einzelbeispielen, die Empfehlungen praktisch zu jeder denkbaren Angiomlokalisation darstellen. Das Buch ist jeder Einrichtung, die Patienten mit derartigen Krankheitsbildern behandelt, zu empfehlen." Fortschritte der Neurologie / Psychiatrie 12/2002

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (July 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3211837035
• ISBN-13: 978-3211837030
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,762,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)