Youmans Neurological Surgery (Four Volume Set)

By: Richard H. Winn

NOW AVAILABLE AS AN E-dition and complete updated online resource - for more info check ISBN 072163933X (E-dition) and 0721639313 (Online resource)

Known for its expert advice, state-of-the-art content, superb illustrations and clinical utility, this masterwork remains the definitive source for information on nervous system disturbances and their surgical management. Under the new editorial leadership of H. Richard Winn, MD, FACS, a brand-new team of renowned editors and contribuguide readers through everything from history taking and diagnosis through state-of-the-art surgical procedures to pain management and rehabilitation. The 5th Edition has not only been completely updated from beginning to end, but also totally reorganised to mirror the ever-changing nature of neurosurgery practice.

**INCLUDES FREE IMAGE BANK CD-ROM **Neurological Surgery is still a definitive source of advice and information on neurosurgical disorders covering every aspect as well as surgical techniques.

The scope of coverage consists of history, basic science, patient evaluation and surgical techniques and considerations.

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A major revision team comprised from two editors "oan experienced veteran of the field and an emerging talent"o have extensively revised this new edition.

Winn provides detailed underlying scientific basis for the etiology, pathopysiology and diagnosis of neurosurgical disease.Integrates all of the groundbreaking recent developments in basic science as well as the latest advances in clinical areas such as carotid artery disease, spinal instrumentation, and radiosurgeryPromotes greater ease of reference with a new organizationPresents comprehensive, in-depth sections on: epilepsy surgery, functional neurosurgery, peripheral nerve disorders, radiosurgery, radiation therapy and moreExplores general and historical considerations, basic science topics and specific approaches to patient evaluation for each major area of neurological surgery, followed by surgical considerations and techniques for the full range of individual pathologic entitiesFeatures 227 brand-new chaptersProvides new expertise and fresh perspectives with a completely new team of nationally renowned editors and 80% new contributors-all comprising a "who's who" of the top names in neurosurgeryOffers a bonus Image Bank CD-ROM bound in every 4 volume set

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 072168291x
• ISBN13: 9780721682914
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 5632 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 10.8" x 9.3"