2nd ed. 2019 Edition
by Giuseppe Cinalli (Editor), M. Memet Özek (Editor), Christian Sainte-Rose (Editor)
Since the first edition of this book, the impressive development of
neuroendoscopy has dramatically changed the surgical approach
to hydrocephalus, the main pathology pediatric neurosurgeons worldwide
have to deal with. This revised and updated second edition, written by
worldwide leaders in the field, fully reflects this progress: not only
existing chapters have been reviewed whenever required, but new
ones have been added thus taking into consideration every aspect of
hydrocephalus, even when associated with the rarest pathologies. The
general part include now more data on history, biomechanics, circulation
and molecular basis. Special consideration for fetal surgery has been
added, whereas the section on neonatal hydrocephalus has been further
developed. Section 4, on the different pathologies associated with
hydrocephalus, has been significantly expanded. and is now amazingly
detailed, as well as the section on shunt treatment. Infections are now
dealt with in two different chapters, and special attention to shunt
complications (the nightmare of every Pediatric Neurosurgeon.) is paid
in five different chapters. A very complete overview of the endoscopic
treatment, that will surely draw the reader’s attention thanks to the
wonderful full color images, is also included. Written by acknowledged
experts in the field, this title is an indispensable tool for all those
facing this pathology in their daily practice.
