An essential backpack-size resource on the treatment of pediatric neurological conditionsPediatric neurosurgery has witnessed considerable technological advances, resulting in more efficacious outcomes for young patients with hydrocephalus, epilepsy, brain tumors, spinal deformities, and a host of other conditions. The art of pediatric neurosurgery is a delicate balancing act-taking into account child and parents and emotional and disease challenges. As such, the management of serious neurological conditions in pediatric patients must encompass the big picture in addition to treating underlying pathologies.Handbook of Pediatric Neurosurgery by George Jallo, Karl Kothbauer, and Violette Recinos covers the full depth and breadth of this uniquely rewarding subspecialty including congenital, developmental, and acquired disorders. The latest information is provided on anatomy, radiological imaging, and principles guiding the surgical and nonsurgical management of a full spectrum of neurological pathologies impacting infants and children. The book is divided into 11 sections and 56 chapters with state-of-the-art procedures, best practices, and clinical pearls from top pediatric neurosurgeons.Key FeaturesCranial disorders including Chiari malformations, encephaloceles, Dandy-Walker malformation, and craniosynostosisBenign and malignant tumors-from the hypothalamus and optic pathways to the brainstem and spinal columnSpinal abnormalities such as spina bifida, tethered cord, and scoliosisClinical questions and answers at the end of chapters-ideal for self-testing and exam prepComprehensive and compact, this is the perfect backpack reference for neurosurgery residents and pediatric neurosurgery fellows to carry on rounds. It is also a must-have resource for seasoned pediatric neurosurgeons and all practitioners entrusted with the neurological care of pediatric patients.

Pediatric neurosurgery has witnessed considerable technological advances, resulting in more efficacious outcomes for young patients with hydrocephalus, epilepsy, brain tumors, spinal deformities, and a host of other conditions.An essential backpack-size resource on the treatment of pediatric neurological conditionsx State-of-the-art procedures, best practices, and clinical pearls from top pediatric neurosurgeonsx Cranial disorders including Chiari malformations, encephaloceles, Dandy-Walker malformation, and craniosynostosisx Benign and malignant tumors-from the optic pathways and hypothalamus to the brainstem and spinal columnx Spinal abnormalities such as spina bifida, tethered cord, and scoliosisx Clinical questions and answers at the end of chapters-ideal for self-testing and exam prep

Section I General and Critical Care1 ICP Management2 Pain Management for Pediatric Neurosurgical PatientsSection II Neuroradiology3 Conventional Radiography4 Ultrasonography5 Computed Tomography6 Conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging7 Advanced MRI TechniquesSection III Neurology8 The Neurological Examination of the Infant and Child9 Spinal Cord Tracts and Development10 Migration Disorders11 Neurofibromatosis Type 112 Medical Management for EpilepsySection IV Tumor13 Pediatric Scalp and Skull Lesions14 Supratentorial Tumors15 Hypothalamic and Optic Pathway Tumors16 Craniopharyngiomas and Other Sellar Tumors17 Germ Cell Tumors18 Pineal Region Tumors19 Intraventricular Tumors in Children20 Posterior Fossa Tumors21 Brainstem Gliomas22 Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors23 Tumors of the Spinal ColumnSection V Cerebrovascular Disorders24 Aneurysms25 Arteriovenous Malformations26 Pediatric Cavernous MalformationsSection VI Developmental and Congenital Cranial Disorders27 Chiari Malformations28 Encephaloceles29 Congenital Arachnoid Cysts30 Neuroenteric Cysts31 Intracranial Lipomas32 The Dandy-Walker Malformation: Disorders of Cerebellar Development and Their Management33 Craniosynostosis34 Management of Craniofacial Syndromes35 Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage in Premature Infants36 Surgical Management of Hydrocephalus37 Treatment of Hydrocephalus in the Developing WorldSection VII Developmental and Congential Spinal Disorders38 Abnormalities of the Craniocervical Junction and Cervical Spine39 Spina Bifida: Classification and Management40 Pathophysiology and Management of Tethered Cord (Including Myelomeningocele)41 Intraspinal Lipomas42 Scoliosis43 AchondroplasiaSection VIII Functional Disorders44 The Evaluation and Classification of Epilepsy45 Surgical Management of Childhood Epilepsy: Temporal and Extratemporal Pathologies46 Surgical Management of Childhood Epilepsy: Corpus Callosotomy and Vagal Nerve Stimulation47 Surgical Management of Pediatric SpasticitySection IX Trauma48 Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury49 Pediatric Spine Trauma50 Pediatric Peripheral Nervous System Trauma51 Management of Pediatric Head Trauma52 Abusive Head TraumaSection X Infections53 Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Intracranial Infections54 Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Spinal Infections55 Surgical Considerations in Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections of CNS in ChildrenSection XI Operating Room Basics56 Neuronavigation in Pediatric Neurosurgery