Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Modern neurosurgery has benefited from advances in computer assisted imaging (computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography) and the development of stereotactic surgery.

Neurosurgery

Most recent articles

Update on the Surgical Management of Craniopharyngiomas

Craniopharyngiomas are epithelial tumours that arise from embryonic epithelial cells of the craniopharyngeal duct. They account for 1.2–4% of...

Hemicraniectomy – An Overview of Current Status and Future Considerations

In 2006, results from randomised controlled trials were published regarding decompressive surgery for the treatment of spaceoccupying ‘malignant’...

Reduction of Surgical-site Infections in Neurosurgery – The Advantage of Antiseptics Combined with a Sterile Surface

Surgical-site infections remain a significant contributor to hospitalacquired infections despite continued efforts to reduce their occurrence....

Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring in Children—A Review

The introduction of brain tissue oxygen (PbtO2) monitoring into the neuro-intensive care unit (NICU) has created exciting opportunities for...

Reconstruction After Posterior Cranial Fossa Surgery—Case Report of Application of a Synthetic Tissue Sealant to Augment Dural Closure

Post-operative cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) leakage can be a challenging and potentially hazardous problem following many complex cranial...

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American Neurological Association

12th - 15th September 2010

83nd Annual Congress of the DGN

21st - 25th September 2010

European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) 14th Annual Congress

25th - 28th September 2010

Join the world’s leading neurologists in Geneva.The 14th Congress of the European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) provides an unmatched...

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