The book covers a wide range of topics, from nervous system development, perinatal brain injuries, oncology, and phakomatoses (neurocutaneous diseases) to congenital metabolic diseases, spinal lesions, and skull diseases - pointing to the methodology for achieving the most accurate diagnosis in even the most unusual cases. This book is valuable for students, residents, and specialists who need to stay up-to-date in the rapidly growing area of neuropathology and neuroradiology.
What is the function of G-proteins in phototransduction? Do you know the X-linked neural metabolic diseases? What is the surgical approach to the vertebral-basilar junction aneurysm? In Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review, you'll find all the information you need to answer questions like these and every other type of question you'd find on the neurosurgery boards. Co-written by a physician who recently placed second in the U.S. on the neurosurgery boards and a renowned team from the University of Chicago, it provides "everything you need to know" to thoroughly prepare for these exams. The well organized chapters cover all seven sections of the boards including: anatomy; physiology; neurology; pathology; radiology; neurosurgery; and critical care. Detailed, yet succinct, each section is broken down into simple facts to make memorization easy. Plus, the book contains all relevant X-rays, CT's, MRI's, and pathology slides-eliminating the need for additional expensive texts and atlases. Benefits include: * Summarizes all the key facts on the neurosurgery boards in less than 600 pages, saving you the trouble of reviewing more than 4,000 pages in the main texts * More than 300 high-quality illustrations show the types of images you'll see on the boards * Highlighted facts from earlier board exams point out the most pertinent areas for review * Logical organization allows for quick access and easy memorization of the most vital information This book is the ideal tool for residents preparing for the neurosurgery board exams. No other book is as comprehensive in scope while still providing the efficiency and ease-of-use residents demand. This material helped ensure the author's success and it can help you too.
Adapted from Citow: Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review, the book contains expanded text and over 20 additional illustrations, and is ideal for reference and board review.
Featuring more than 1,000 challenging, clinically relevant questions, this book provides the preparation needed to succeed in the Neurosurgery Written Board Examination. To help achieve the best results, Neurosurgery Board Reviewfollows the exam's multiple-choice format and includes referenced answers to all questions. The book covers all seven sections of the exam (neurosurgery, clinical radiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, and clinical skills/critical care), providing a comprehensive review. The first-choice board preparation guide for neurosurgery residents, this unique book will also serve residents and students in neurology and other neuroscience specialties.
The first work ever published on this topic, this book summarizes everything you need to know to prepare for the neurosurgery oral examinations. It was designed as a quick and easily accessible reference for residents, with sections on medical management, surgical techniques, and insights of how to study for the test. Key features: - Comprehensive and concise - key facts summarized in 220 pages - Straightforward organization for quick access and easy memorization of the most vital information - More than 70 illustrations to highlight core concepts - Helpful hints that give you the benefit of the author's experience Here is the convenient study guide that all neurosurgical residents will want available for reliable reference. No other resource is as concise and easy to use. Take advantage of this outstanding tool to ensure your success on the oral boards!
Designed to evaluate candidates’ expertise and provide direction for continued learning, the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) primary (written) examination is a required step to attaining board certification in the U.S. The rigorous exam requires substantial preparation. Each author brings unique qualifications to this publication – from writing previous editions, to achieving the second highest exam score in the U.S. – to the insights of a current chief resident. Their mission is to help readers comprehend the material and retain this knowledge, rather than solely striving for the highest score. This essential board prep review mirrors the exam’s multiple-choice format and seven sections: neurosurgery, clinical neurology, neuroanatomy, neurobiology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, and clinical skills/critical care. Presented in a new and improved layout, the third edition encompasses the numerous advances in neurosurgery since the 2004 edition was published. New Key Features: • Expanded coverage of endovascular techniques for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, the latest advanced imaging technologies, and treatment paradigm updates for acute ischemic stroke • More than 1,000 questions with answers that include detailed, insightful explanations • High-quality illustrations and superb anatomical dissections by Albert L. Rhoton Jr., MD, and other masters This invaluable board review will help neurosurgical residents prepare thoroughly for the primary ABNS exam. It is also beneficial for neuroscience residents specializing in neurology and neuropathology.
What is the function of G-proteins in phototransduction? Do you know the X-linked neural metabolic diseases? What is the surgical approach to the vertebral-basilar junction aneurysm? In Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review, you'll find all the information you need to answer questions like these and every other type of question you'd find on the neurosurgery boards. Co-written by a physician who recently placed second in the U.S. on the neurosurgery boards and a renowned team from the University of Chicago, it provides "everything you need to know" to thoroughly prepare for these exams. The well organized chapters cover all seven sections of the boards including: anatomy; physiology; neurology; pathology; radiology; neurosurgery; and critical care. Detailed, yet succinct, each section is broken down into simple facts to make memorization easy. Plus, the book contains all relevant X-rays, CT's, MRI's, and pathology slides-eliminating the need for additional expensive texts and atlases. Benefits include: * Summarizes all the key facts on the neurosurgery boards in less than 600 pages, saving you the trouble of reviewing more than 4,000 pages in the main texts * More than 300 high-quality illustrations show the types of images you'll see on the boards * Highlighted facts from earlier board exams point out the most pertinent areas for review * Logical organization allows for quick access and easy memorization of the most vital information This book is the ideal tool for residents preparing for the neurosurgery board exams. No other book is as comprehensive in scope while still providing the efficiency and ease-of-use residents demand. This material helped ensure the author's success and it can help you too.
The book covers a wide range of topics, from nervous system development, perinatal brain injuries, oncology, and phakomatoses (neurocutaneous diseases) to congenital metabolic diseases, spinal lesions, and skull diseases - pointing to the methodology for achieving the most accurate diagnosis in even the most unusual cases. This book is valuable for students, residents, and specialists who need to stay up-to-date in the rapidly growing area of neuropathology and neuroradiology.
This book is intended to serve as a supplement to the knowledge gained during the long years of residency and in the early stages of practice. It tried to focus on the major aspects of diseases that a neurosurgeon may encounter, both in clinical practice and on the examination" --Provided by publisher.
Adapted from Citow: Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review, the book contains expanded text and over 20 additional illustrations, and is ideal for reference and board review.
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