Management of Cerebral Aneurysms

Two top neurosurgeons deliver complete, up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis and management of cerebrovascular aneurysms and malformations in this groundbreaking new resource. Stressing a multidisciplinary, team approach, this text presents a wealth of information on the treatment of aneurysms, the management of subarachnoid hemorrhage, techniques to occlude aneurysms*both surgical and endovascular*patient selection, and more.Represents the first book of its kind that describes all aspects of cerebral aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Uses over 400 original images to illustrate nuances of diagnosis and technique. Features the work of international authors who are experts in their respective fields. Presents full-chapter coverage of the topics most relevant to practice today: Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral Circulation (Ch. 3) · Surgical Management of Giant Cerebral Aneurysms (Ch. 42) · Endovascular Equipment and Devices for the Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms (Ch.55) · Future Endovascular Management of Aneurysms (Ch. 60) · Surgical or Endovascular Treatment of Aneurysms: A Comparison of Techniques (Ch. 61) · and Endovascular Biological Aneurysm Management (Ch. 62). Reflects the significant advances in understanding the pathophysiology of cerebral aneurysms and the development of innovative techniques (both surgical and endovascular) to occlude aneurysms. Examines unique aneurysms such as those occurring during pregnancy, in childhood, and in elderly patients · infectious or traumatic aneurysms · aneurysms associated with arterio-venous malformations · multiple aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage of unknown cause.