A comprehensive review of surgical approaches and techniques for the posterior fossa
The ability to operate successfully in the posterior fossa requires a thorough understanding of its neuroanatomy and physiology, accurate localization of lesions, and optimal surgical technique. Principles of Posterior Fossa Surgery provides an in-depth review of this complex surgical region, with detailed coverage of anatomy, pathology, imaging, disease-based management, and surgical approaches. Written by a team of highly respected specialists, it will be a valued reference and refresher for clinicians who perform posterior fossa surgery, as well as for trainees.
Special Features:
- Begins with a useful framework in neuroimaging, neuropathology, and microsurgical anatomy of the posterior cranial fossa
- Covers a wide range of approaches and pathologies in the region, including congenital Chiari malformations, infections, trauma, aneurysms, and tumors
- Highlights the anatomy of common surgical approaches, with numerous radiographic and endoscopic images that aid in visualizing concepts
- Provides full coverage of surgical techniques, starting with basic concepts and progressing to operations on more challenging entities like petroclival meningiomas, jugular bulb tumors, acoustic neuromas, complex basilar aneurysms, and posterior circulation aneurysms
- Includes comprehensive sections on surgical management of pediatric posterior fossa tumors and shunt surgery for lesions
- Shares the insights of prominent neurosurgeons from top centers around the world, who discuss their preferred strategies for tackling this challenging area of the brain
Focusing solely on the posterior fossa, this book fills an important gap for neurosurgeons, skull base specialists, and residents and fellows who are training in this anatomically challenging region. It will enrich their understanding and knowledge of the field, expand their surgical armamentarium, and help achieve the most successful clinical outcomes.
Table of Content
I General Considerations
Chapter 1 Surgery of the Posterior Cranial Fossa: Historical Aspects
Chapter 2 Microsurgical Anatomy of the Posterior Cranial Fossa
Chapter 3 Neuroimaging of the Posterior Fossa
Chapter 4 Neurosurgical Pathology of the Posterior Fossa
Chapter 5 Neurological Entities in the Posterior Fossa
II Disease Based Management
Chapter 6 Congenital Chiari Malformations
Chapter 7 Trauma to the Temporal Bone
Chapter 8 Posterior Fossa Infections
Chapter 9 Temporal Bone Surgery
Chapter 10 Hemangiomas and Dural Fistulas
III Surgical Techniques
Chapter 11 Basic Concepts in Posterior Fossa Surgery
Chapter 12 Surgical Management of Petroclival Tumors
Chapter 13 Jugular Bulb Tumors
Chapter 14 The Retromastoid Approach: Techniques and Results
Chapter 15 Acoustic Neuromas: Translabyrinthine Approaches
Chapter 16 Middle Fossa Craniotomy
Chapter 17 Microvascular Decompressions for Hemifacial Spasm and Trigeminal Neuralgia
Chapter 18 Management of Posterior Cranial Fossa Pathology: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Chapter 19 Aneurysms of the Basilar Trunk: Far Lateral and Petrosal Approaches
Chapter 20 Approaches and Management of Basilar Tip Aneurysms
Chapter 21 Endovascular Treatment of Posterior Circulation Aneurysms
Chapter 22 Posterior Interhemispheric Approach to the Pineal Region and Brainstem
Chapter 23 Posterior Fossa Arteriovenous Malformations and Cavernous Angiomas
IV Miscellaneous
Chapter 24 Shunt Surgery for Posterior Fossa Lesions
Chapter 25 Surgical Management of Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumors
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