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Surgery of the cervical spine
Book Reviews
Intensive Care in Neurosurgery Edited by Brian T. Andrews New York: Thieme Medical Publishers and American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2003 256 pp; cost $129 ISBN 1-58890-125-4 Rating 多多多多 Recommended Audience: Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Critical Care Specialists
This is a new and comprehensive multiauthored text by experts in the broad range of issues affecting neurosurgical critical care. It provides state-of-theart chapters organized by each major system encountered on daily ICU rounds. It also includes chapters specifically addressing each of the typical neurosurgical disease states encountered, as well as specialty chapters addressing issues in pediatrics and withdrawal of care. The chapters are well organized, very readable, and include excellent references. This text is a worthwhile read for all neurosurgeons and is an outstanding value. John P. Elliott, M.D. Rancho Mirage, California doi:10.1016/S0090-3019(03)00351-3
Research and Publishing in Neurosurgery Edited by Y. Kanpolat Acta Neurochirurgica: Supp 83, 2002 New York: Springer-Verlag Wien ISBN: 3-211-83821-X; pp 131 Rating: 多多
This multiauthored monograph can be divided into three components. Types of research including anatomical, functional, cellular-molecular based research and basic versus applied investigation are addressed. A second component summarizes exNOTE: Ratings indicate the book’s value to its intended audience, not its overall quality. Therefore, a one-star rating means that, although the book may be interesting and well-written, it is not necessarily an important resource; a four-star rating indicates that the book is strongly recommended.
© 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 –1710
perimental models for head trauma, cerebral ischemia, subarachnoid hemorrhage, developmental, neurooncology, neuroendocrine, and restorative pathology. Finally, the monograph addresses ethics and preparation of scientific manuscripts, as well as scientific presentations. This monograph serves as a handbook for young neurosurgeons and investigators. John C. VanGilder, M.D. Iowa City, Iowa doi:10.1016/S0090-3019(03)00264-7
Surgery of the Cervical Spine Edited by Sanford E. Emery, Scott D. Boden Philadelphia: Saunders, 2003 320 pp; cost $125 ISBN 0-7216-5780-X Rating: 多多多 Recommended audience: Neurosurgical residents, orthopedic residents, spine fellows
This is an introductory book on the diagnosis and treatment of surgical pathologies of the cervical spine. The purpose is to “. . . assist in the education and training of young surgeons with an interest in the spine.” The text is divided into seven sections covering core knowledge, pediatric disorders, degenerative disorders, traumatic injuries, neoplasms, inflammatory disorders, and postoperative considerations. The contributing authors are wellknown experts in spinal surgery. They have succeeded in producing a readable, succinct text covering a broad topic clearly and concisely and in so doing makes it approachable. The text will be a valuable addition to the younger surgeons’ libraries. Caleb R. Lippman, M.D. David W. Cahill, M.D. Tampa, Florida doi:10.1016/S0090-3019(03)00353-7
0090-3019/03/$–see front matter
Intensive Care in Neurosurgery Edited by Brian T. Andrews New York: Thieme Medical Publishers and American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2003 256 pp; cost $129 ISBN 1-58890-125-4 Rating 多多多多 Recommended Audience: Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Critical Care Specialists
This is a new and comprehensive multiauthored text by experts in the broad range of issues affecting neurosurgical critical care. It provides state-of-theart chapters organized by each major system encountered on daily ICU rounds. It also includes chapters specifically addressing each of the typical neurosurgical disease states encountered, as well as specialty chapters addressing issues in pediatrics and withdrawal of care. The chapters are well organized, very readable, and include excellent references. This text is a worthwhile read for all neurosurgeons and is an outstanding value. John P. Elliott, M.D. Rancho Mirage, California doi:10.1016/S0090-3019(03)00351-3
Research and Publishing in Neurosurgery Edited by Y. Kanpolat Acta Neurochirurgica: Supp 83, 2002 New York: Springer-Verlag Wien ISBN: 3-211-83821-X; pp 131 Rating: 多多
This multiauthored monograph can be divided into three components. Types of research including anatomical, functional, cellular-molecular based research and basic versus applied investigation are addressed. A second component summarizes exNOTE: Ratings indicate the book’s value to its intended audience, not its overall quality. Therefore, a one-star rating means that, although the book may be interesting and well-written, it is not necessarily an important resource; a four-star rating indicates that the book is strongly recommended.
© 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 –1710
perimental models for head trauma, cerebral ischemia, subarachnoid hemorrhage, developmental, neurooncology, neuroendocrine, and restorative pathology. Finally, the monograph addresses ethics and preparation of scientific manuscripts, as well as scientific presentations. This monograph serves as a handbook for young neurosurgeons and investigators. John C. VanGilder, M.D. Iowa City, Iowa doi:10.1016/S0090-3019(03)00264-7
Surgery of the Cervical Spine Edited by Sanford E. Emery, Scott D. Boden Philadelphia: Saunders, 2003 320 pp; cost $125 ISBN 0-7216-5780-X Rating: 多多多 Recommended audience: Neurosurgical residents, orthopedic residents, spine fellows
This is an introductory book on the diagnosis and treatment of surgical pathologies of the cervical spine. The purpose is to “. . . assist in the education and training of young surgeons with an interest in the spine.” The text is divided into seven sections covering core knowledge, pediatric disorders, degenerative disorders, traumatic injuries, neoplasms, inflammatory disorders, and postoperative considerations. The contributing authors are wellknown experts in spinal surgery. They have succeeded in producing a readable, succinct text covering a broad topic clearly and concisely and in so doing makes it approachable. The text will be a valuable addition to the younger surgeons’ libraries. Caleb R. Lippman, M.D. David W. Cahill, M.D. Tampa, Florida doi:10.1016/S0090-3019(03)00353-7
0090-3019/03/$–see front matter