Description
This Atlas is the first reference Atlas covering exclusively all aspects of this multifaceted topic. It is designed to serve as a succinct appropriate resource for neurosurgeons, spinal surgeons, radiologists, neurologists, microbiologists, researchers and infectious disease specialists with an interest in cranio-cerebral and vertebro-medullary infections especially encountered in neurosurgery and spinal surgery. This Atlas is designed to deliver more information in less space than traditional texts, allowing for quick review of the essential facts of this complex infectious topic through pictures. Pertinent imaging and laboratory information are combined with intraoperative photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize variable presentations and enhance their perioperative management. The comprehensive content of this richly-illustrated book covers different infectious diseases seen on neurosurgical and spinal practices. The Atlas is divided into five sections, after a general introduction, the second section focuses on infections of the brain and its coverings. The third section focuses on vertebromedullary infections. The fourth section includes infections following cranial and spinal surgery, and the fifth section provides a description of the most important specific pathogens and other particular conditions. The format makes it easily accessible and includes a definition of each infection and its epidemiology, main clinical presentations, imaging features and laboratory findings, treatment options, and prognosis information. It will help the reader in choosing the most appropriate way to manage this multipart problem. In addition, the book supplies clinicians and investigators with both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with neurosurgical and spinal infections. Ali Akhaddar, MD, IFAANS Professor of Neurosurgery Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery Avicenne Military Hospital of Marrakech Mohammed V University in Rabat Morocco Table of Contents Section I General Considerations Chapter 1 Classification and Sources of Infections Chapter 2 Laboratory Collections and Sample Processing Section II Infections of the Brain and Its Coverings Chapter 3 Scalp Abscesses Chapter 4 Cranial Osteomyelitis Chapter 5 Cranial Epidural Abscesses Chapter 6 Cranial Subdural Empyemas Chapter 7 Post-Traumatic Meningitis Chapter 8 Brain Abscesses Chapter 9 Infectious Encephalitis Chapter 10 Pyogenic Ventriculitis Chapter 11 Pituitary Abscesses Chapter 12 Orbital Abscesses Chapter 13 Mucopyoceles Chapter 14 Pott’s Puffy Tumors Chapter 15 Intracranial Infectious Aneurysms Section III Infections of the Spine and Its Coverings Chapter 16 Paraspinal Pyomyositis Chapter 17 Vertebral Body and Discal Infections Chapter 18 Spinal Epidural Abscesses Chapter 19 Spinal Subdural Abscesses Chapter 20 Spinal Cord Abscesses Section IV Infections following Cranial and Spinal Surgery Chapter 21 Surgical Site Infections in Cranial Surgery Chapter 22 Surgical Site Infections in Spinal Surgery Section V Specific Pathogens and Other Particular Conditions Chapter 23 Brain Tuberculomas Chapter 24 Spinal Tuberculosis Chapter 25 Neurocysticercosis Chapter 26 Brain Hydatid Disease Chapter 27 Spinal Hydatid Disease Chapter 28 Other Parasitic Infections of the Central Nervous System Chapter 29 Fungal Infections of the Central Nervous System Chapter 30 Central Nervous System Infections in HIV patients
