Microneurosurgery: Operative Treatment of CNS Tumors 4B

Volume IVB describes surgical approaches, strategies, and management techniques for specific tumors in their typical locations, surgical outcomes and results, instruments, and laboratory training. It covers also the related disciplines neuroradiology and neuroanesthesia. The last installment in this well-known series. James I. Ausman This is a comprehensive tour de force on the anatomy, radiology, pathology, and physiology for the neurosurgeon treating patients with brain tumors. The purpose was to provide a basic science, clinically oriented foundation for the neurosurgeon treating brain tumors. This very worthy objective is met by the author. This book is written for students, residents, and practitioners in neurosurgery. This is an excellently illustrated and referenced book; it is outstanding in appearance. It is an absolutely outstanding contribution to the specialty. It is a must buy for all libraries and is and will be the referential text for neurosurgeons. This volume presents a new perspective of basic neuroscientific investigations for the operative treatment of CNS tumours. The "Microneurosurgery" series draws on experience gained from the microsurgical treatment of CNS tumours in 3500 patients who have been operated on during the last 25 years.