Infections in Neurosurgery

Infections in Neurosurgery is a succinct reference source for the most common infections of the central nervous system which may be encountered in clinical practice.

Chapter topics include:

Bacterial brain abscess
Subdural empyema
Infections of the spinal canal and vertebral column
Surgical prophylaxis
Meningitis
AIDS
Fungal and parasitic infections

The authors also discuss modern techniques for diagnosis, including MRI, molecular biological testing such as the polymerase chain reaction, and minimally invasive neurosurgery.

(Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)