Neurology of Cranial Nerves

Author: Lei Peng, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Currently, there is no specialized monograph on skull base and cranial nerve surgery for diseases. The relevant content is scattered in various works such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, maxillofacial surgery, and head and neck surgery. This undoubtedly brings inconvenience to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of cranial nerve diseases. Additionally, some cranial nerve tumors or other diseases have low incidence rates, and many monographs either omit them or provide only brief descriptions, which also poses difficulties for clinicians in diagnosing and treating these conditions. This book is written by experts in neurosurgery and related disciplines from China and the University of Pittsburgh, USA. It is divided into 18 chapters, covering cranial base and cranial nerve anatomy, clinical manifestations and examination of cranial nerve diseases, classification of cranial nerve surgical diseases, treatment methods and principles. In the systematic part, 12 pairs of cranial nerves are described in terms of trauma, tumors, functional diseases, and other diseases affecting cranial nerves. It also provides a comprehensive introduction to treatment methods, important steps in treatment, technological advancements, prognosis, and the application and evaluation of stereotactic radiosurgery for several common cranial nerve diseases. It particularly offers detailed discussions on intraoperative monitoring of cranial nerves, as well as the basic and clinical progress in the repair of cranial nerve injuries. This is a professional reference book with a high academic level and clinical value. The content is rich, combines theory with practice, and is highly practical. It is suitable for clinical neurosurgeons, neurologists, otolaryngologists, ophthalmologists, maxillofacial surgeons, and head and neck surgeons, as well as graduate students in these fields. It can also be referenced by workers in neuroanatomy and physiology.