Moncef Berhouma, Pierre Krolak-Salmon - Brain and Spine Surgery in the Elderly
Published: 2017-03-02 | ISBN: 3319402315 | PDF | 529 pages | 11.47 MB
This unique and richly illustrated volume presents the state of the art in the comprehensive management of major neurosurgical diseases in the elderly (aged 65 and over). It explores all of the common neurosurgical pathologies affecting elderly patients, and emphasizes the paramount importance of tailored management strategies for quality of life. It highlights updated techniques for anaesthesia and critical care, as well as minimally invasive neurosurgical methods intended for this specific group of patients. Radiosurgery treatment is also discussed, in particular for brain tumours.