CEREBROVASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR NEUROSURGERY

Provides detailed guidance on avoidance and management of complications when performing surgical, endovascular, and radiosurgical procedures Cover the full range of surgical indications and potential adverse events Feature helpful algorithms and checklists of preparatory steps and emergency procedures Written by pioneers and leaders in the field This book is an up-to-date, well-referenced practical resource that offers detailed guidance on the avoidance and management of complications in patients treated for cerebrovascular and spinal vascular disease. All complication avoidance and management techniques currently available to the endovascular/cerebrovascular surgeon are reviewed by pioneers and leaders in the field to provide the clinician with an advanced single point of reference on the subject. The book is divided into four sections. It opens by discussing general issues, such as the definition of complications, medicolegal aspects, the role of resident training, and checklists.