Pediatric Hydrocephalus [Hardcover]

G. Cinalli (Editor), W.J. Maixner (Editor), C. Sainte-Rose (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 8847002257 | ISBN-13: 978-8847002258 | Publication Date: November 9, 2004 | Edition: 1

In the last ten years the pediatric neurosurgeon has witnessed a real revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus, the most frequently encountered condition in everyday clinical practice. The evolution of MRI and the advent of neuroendoscopic surgery have resuscitated the interest in the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of hydrocephalus. The book offers an updated overview on the recent progress in this field, and a new approach to hydrocephalus: the reader will find in it a modern and new presentation of an old disease, where genetics, endoscopy, cost-effectiveness analyses and many other aspects of the various therapies are extensively discussed. The volume will be useful not only for neurosurgeons, but for all specialists interested in the various aspects of hydrocephalus: pediatricians, radiologists, endocrinologists, pathologists and geneticists.

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From the reviews: "This excellent multi-authored textbook … has great advantages to focus on the practical treatment of the hydrocephalus … . the target audience is mainly the practicing neurosurgeon … although medical and gradual students and other pediatric specialists might consider the book an extremely useful source of information. … The editors should be congratulated for having gathered such an excellent group of contributors. They also should be congratulated for having provided a quite useful addition to the rich literature concerning hydrocephalus … ." (Conezio Di Rocco, Child’s Nervous Systems, Vol. 22 (2), 2006) "‘Pediatric Hydrocephalus’ is a specialist book written by clinicians for clinicians. It is directed at neurosurgeons, pediatric neurologists and pediatricians and will also be interest to radiologists, pathologists and clinical geneticists. It draws upon the clinical experience of fifty-eight experts. … Throughout the book, the text is clearly presented with subheadings and high-quality illustrations. In summary, this book will be of great benefit to both aspiring and practicing neurosurgeons worldwide." (Hazel C. Jones, Cerebrospinal Fluid Research, Vol. 3 (3), 2006)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 477 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 9, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8847002257
• ISBN-13: 978-8847002258
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,401,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not enough stars for this book!!!, December 30, 2009

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This review is from: Pediatric Hydrocephalus (Hardcover)

By all means, this is an outstanding book on pediatric hydrocephalus. Although quite expensive, I do not regret buying it. With all the advances in technology and clinical diagnosis and treatment, hydrocephalus (pediatric as well as the normal pressure type) continues to puzzle the medical community. The two treatment procedures deal merely with the mechanics of the brain which, as the book demonstrates, might not be enough. There is an urgent need to look again to hydrocephalus not only from the point of view of the brain's biomechanics, but also from the point of view of the electro-chemical activities of the hydrocephalic brain. I highly recommend this book!