Infections in Neurosurgery
Author | : Walter A. Hall |
Publisher | : Thieme |
Total Pages | : 294 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 1879284693 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781879284692 |
Rating | : 4/5 (692 Downloads) |
Download or read book Infections in Neurosurgery written by Walter A. Hall and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2000 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infections in Neurosurgery is a succinct reference source for the most common infections of the central nervous system which may be encountered in clinical practice. Chapter topics include: Bacterial brain abscess Subdural empyema Infections of the spinal canal and vertebral column Surgical prophylaxis Meningitis AIDS Fungal and parasitic infections The authors also discuss modern techniques for diagnosis, including MRI, molecular biological testing such as the polymerase chain reaction, and minimally invasive neurosurgery. (Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)