Pediatric Hydrocephalus 2nd Edition (2019) (PDF) by Giuseppe Cinalli, M. Memet Özek

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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.

Giuseppe Cinalli was born in Naples on June 16, 1961. He completed the secondary school in Naples and the medical studies at the “Federico II” University of Naples (1980–1986). He started the residency program in Neurosurgery on April 1, 1987, at the “Federico II” University of Naples, but he was rapidly attracted by the Pediatric Neurosurgery, so he asked and obtained to complete his residency at the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery of the Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades in Paris, France, directed by Professor Jean François Hirsch, with grants from French Government and the Italian Ministry of Public Instruction (Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione). He completed his residency in October 1991 and continued to work in Necker as assistant attaché. He married Fabrizia in 1991 and they had Francesco and Maria Allegra. In 1993, he spent 5 months as visiting fellow in the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the New York University Medical Center directed by Fred Epstein and 3 months in the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Primary Children’s Medical Center of Salt Lake City directed by Marion “Jack” Walker.

User’s Reviews

This is a comprehensive atlas and reference textbook on hydrocephalus in embryonic, fetal, premature, neonatal, postnatal, & childhood patients. The ancient, Roman, Greek, Galenic, post-Galenic, middle age, and modern histories with the reference to HC are described with reference to instrumentation, technique, and development. The world aspects of trephination and burr holes is discussed. The role of Dandy in the evolution of classification and technique is a strong point in these books. The engineering and biomechanics of CSF flow is developed with respect to monitoring. Shunt devices, valves, treatment, complications, and relative indications are comprehensively considered. Ventriculostomy, stents, endoscopic, and drainage of fluid are considered in separate chapters. Anatomy and biomechanical considerations by Pickard’s Group at Cambridge’s Addenbrookes Hospital provides a worthy basic science coverage.

The genetic, congenital, and structural abnormalities seen in HC are discussed. The role of space occupying in causing obstruction of flow and drainage include Vein of Galen aneuryisms, gliomas, other tumors, colloid cysts, AVM S, viral and bacterial infections. TORCH syndrome, MMR, post meningitis, and encephalitis are included. Complication management and avoidance for each disease are looked at carefully. Neuronavigation and stereotactic approaches with rigid and flexible endoscopy are described. 1000’s of MRIs and CT scans are presented. Ultrasound images are shown in prenatal populations. Posthemorrhagic ventricular obstructions are clearly illustrated. Spinal lesions, arachnoiditis, syringomyelia, and trauma as etiologies are considered. Prognosis is looked at as well. This is a good book for neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists, trainees, and students.

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