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Schmidek and Sweet's Operative Neurosurgical Techniques: Indications, Methods, and Results, 2-Volume Set [Hardcover]

Henry H. Schmidek (Author), David W. Roberts (Author)


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Book Description

Schmidek, Schmidek and Sweet's Operative Neurological Techni November 18, 2005
Here's the reference the Journal of Neurosurgery called "a welcome and most useful addition" and "definitely worth the price"-back in a meticulously revised and updated New Edition! Once again,
it examines indications, operative techniques, complications, and results for nearly every neurosurgical procedure. A new co-editor, 31 new chapters, and a new standardized format make it essential to today's practitioner.
  • Discusses virtually every routine and specialized procedure for brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve problems in adult patients.
  • Integrates the knowledge and experience of leading international authorities, who offer multiple perspectives on neurosurgical challenges, from tried-and-true methods to the most current techniques.
  • Includes clinical information on image-guided technologies and infections.
  • Makes techniques easy to understand and apply with more than 1,000 illustrations.
  • 31 new chapters on topics such as ultrasound, surgical management of lesions of the sciatic nerve, surgical treatment for disabling tremors, and frame-based stereotactic brain biopsy.
  • A new section devoted to advanced technologic systems in neurosurgery.
  • A respected new co-editor, David W. Roberts.
  • A new consistently organized structure that makes clinical guidance easy to find.


With 337 additional expert contributors.


Editorial Reviews

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"The chapters feature introductory material about the history of the technique, followed by clearly presented treatment of
the various surgical techniques, non-surgical treatments, complications, outcomes, and a full list of references. The volumes are heavily illustrated with b&w plates and a group of color plates." -- SciTech Book News, March 2006

About the Author

Henry H. Schmidek, MD, Professor of Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH; and David W. Roberts, MD, Professor of Surgery and Section Chief, Section of Neurosurgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 2880 pages
  • Publisher: Saunders; 5 edition (November 18, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0721603408
  • ISBN-13: 978-0721603407
  • Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5 x 5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 17 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,499,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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