Description: The Transorbital Intracranial Penetrating Injury by M.TH. van Duinen Intracranial injury, caused by a transorbital penetrating object, is a neglected topic in neurosurgery. Through a perusal of the world literature - for the first time - the author has collected and combined all available and relevant information, trying to give a thorough description of this rare, but extremely dangerous injury. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Intracranial injury, caused by a transorbital penetrating object, is a neglected topic in neurosurgery. With few exceptions, only occasional publications, often containing merely case histories, are present in the literature. Through a perusal of the world literature - for the first time - the author has collected and combined all available and relevant information, trying to give a thorough description of this rare, but extremely dangerous injury. This book is a major and definitive contribution to neurosurgery, but is also of importance to ophthalmology, neurology, traumatology, neuro-radiology and pediatrics. Table of Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Historical aspects regarding transorbital intracranial penetrating injury (TIPI).- 3. Defining the concept of TIPI.- 4. Experimental research on cadavers.- 5. The nature of the penetrating object.- 6. Incidence.- 7. Anatomical data.- 8. Pathogenesis.- 9. Clinical presentation and initial evaluation.- 10. Physical examination.- 11. Neuroimaging.- 12. Treatment.- 13. Antibiotic therapy.- 14. Complications.- 15. Aggression.- 16. Accident.- 17. Fall injuries.- 18. TIPI caused by umbrellas.- 19. TIPI caused by pencils, slate pencils and ballpoint pens.- 20. Suicide by TIPI.- 21. Mortality and morbidity.- 22. Medicolegal aspects; prevention of TIPI.- 23. Brief review of a patient series from the literature.- List of patients.- References.- List of reprints of illustrations from other authors. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description Intracranial injury, caused by a transorbital penetrating object, is a neglected topic in neurosurgery. With few exceptions, only occasional publications, often containing merely case histories, are present in the literature. Through a perusal of the world literature - for the first time - the author has collected and combined all available and relevant information, trying to give a thorough description of this rare, but extremely dangerous injury. This book is a major and definitive contribution to neurosurgery, but is also of importance to ophthalmology, neurology, traumatology, neuro-radiology and pediatrics. Details ISBN940105911X Publisher Springer Year 2012 ISBN-10 940105911X ISBN-13 9789401059114 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-10-14 Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Short Title TRANSORBITAL INTRACRANIAL PENE Language English Media Book DEWEY 616.0757 Edition Description 2000 Pages 163 Illustrations VI, 163 p. Subtitle A review of the literature from a neurosurgical viewpoint DOI 10.1007/978-94-011-4457-5 UK Release Date 2012-10-14 Author M.TH. van Duinen Alternative 9780792359159 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124122355;
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ISBN-13: 9789401059114
Book Title: The Transorbital Intracranial Penetrating Injury
Number of Pages: 163 Pages
Publication Name: The Transorbital Intracranial Penetrating Injury: A review of the literature from a neurosurgical viewpoint
Language: English
Publisher: Springer
Item Height: 240 mm
Subject: Medicine, Surgery, Radiology
Publication Year: 2012
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 286 g
Author: M.Th. Van Duinen
Item Width: 160 mm
Format: Paperback
