Surgery for Parkinson's Disease

Author: Liu Chengyong
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book focuses on introducing the relevant knowledge of surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease, including the principles, indications, and contraindications of surgical treatment, the selection principles and localization methods of targets. It elaborates on the lesioning and stimulation of the medial globus pallidus, ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus, and subthalamic nucleus under microelectrode guidance. Dedicated chapters explore modern stereotactic techniques, microelectrode recording techniques, radiofrequency lesioning, deep brain stimulation, neural tissue transplantation, and gene therapy. The book also introduces the neuroanatomy and neuropathophysiology of Parkinson's disease, reviews the clinical manifestations and scoring, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, as well as medical treatment methods for Parkinson's disease. It covers the latest advancements in Parkinson's disease research, as well as clinical nursing and daily living guidance. The book is divided into twenty-three chapters and includes over 200 exquisite illustrations. Emphasizing the practicality and modernity of surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease, it is suitable for neurosurgeons, neurologists, neurophysiologists, technicians, and a broad audience of patients.