Controversies in Neurosurgery II

This book is organized and well written; it will
make an excellent addition to any personal, medical, or hospital library
collection. -- Otology & Neurotology

Controversies in Neurosurgery II reflects real-world situations
where multiple treatment options are often considered for difficult
neurosurgical cases. Each chapter begins with an opening case in which experts
describe the pros and cons of different treatment methodologies and operative
techniques, helping neurosurgeons select the best treatment plan for individual
patients in their practice. It is informed with the expertise of more than 100
of the world’s preeminent neurosurgeons.

Key features:

• Experts from all over the world offer
  their opinions on more than 20 controversial “hot” topics in neurosurgery,
  including a discussion about whether transcranial or endoscopic approaches are
  the better option for resecting colloid cysts and a lively debate about
  the optimal treatment of giant ophthalmic artery aneurysms
• All
  treatment options are presented concisely in one volume, so that
  neurosurgeons don’t have to spend time consulting other sources
• The
  moderators’ conclusion at the end of each chapter explains the scientific
  evidence about the case and synthesizes the views presented

Controversies in
Neurosurgery II will be treasured by neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents as
well as by neurologists and neuroradiologists and will be a key volume in their
medical libraries for years to come.