Atlas of Postsurgical Neuroradiology. Imaging of the Brain, Spine, Head, and Neck

Description

• Covers the normal appearances and complications that may be encountered on neuroradiological examinations following surgery to the head, neck, and spine
• Contains numerous images and to-the-point case descriptions
• Serves as an invaluable and convenient resource for both neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons

This book, now in a revised and updated second edition, remains a unique reference on postoperative neuroimaging. It is designed as a guide that will familiarize the reader with the radiological features of various types of surgical procedures, implanted hardware, andpotential complications. Specific topics covered include imaging after facial cosmetic surgery; orbital and oculoplastic surgery; sinus surgery; scalp and cranial surgery; brain tumor treatment; psychosurgery, neurodegenerative surgery, and epilepsy surgery; skull basesurgery, including transsphenoidal resection; temporal bone surgery, including various ossicular prostheses; orthognathic surgery; head and neck oncologic surgery, including neck dissection and flap reconstruction; CSF diversion procedures and devices; spinesurgery; and vascular and endovascular neurosurgery. The book is written by experts in the field and contains an abundance of high-quality images and concise descriptions. It will be of value for neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, and otolaryngologists wishing todeepen their knowledge of the imaging correlates of postsurgical findings and to improve their ability to interpret images correctly. 

Dr. Daniel Thomas Ginat Director of head and neck imaging at the University of Chicago. Editor of other books published by Springer, including the Neuroimaging Pharmacopeia  and Post-treatment Imaging of the Orbit.

Dr. PL Westesson, MD, DDS, PhD, former chief of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology at the University of Rochester NY.