Subcortical Neurosurgery : Open and Parafascicular Channel-Based Approaches for Subcortical and Intraventricular Lesions / [E-Book]

The subcortical space: anatomy of the subcortical white matter -- Common pathology of the subcortical region -- The ventricular system: Anatomy and common lesions -- Advanced neuro-imaging of the subcortical space -- Advanced neuro-imaging of the human ventricular system -- The evolution of trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery -- Open transcortical approaches to subcortical lesions -- Traditional open and neuro-endoscopic approaches to intraventricular pathology -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery: Technological considerations and instrumentation -- Standard parafascicular approaches to subcortical regions -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery: Basic concepts and a general overview -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery for brain metastases -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery for gliomas and other primary, intrinsic subcortical tumors -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular biopsy techniques -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery for intraventricular lesions -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery for intracerebral hematoma (ICH) -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery for cavernous angiomas and other vascular lesions -- Trans-sulcal, channel-based parafascicular surgery for tumors; Adjunctive measures and techniques -- Case selection and surmounting the learning curve -- Future directions.

This book will be the definitive reference on surgery of the subcortical region. It comprehensively discusses all aspects of treatment of subcortical and intraventricular lesions, including neuroanatomy and neuroimaging of the subcortical space, principles of parafascicular subcortical channel-based surgery, common indications and approaches, and focused chapters for common subcortical lesions. The first section of the reference focuses on the intricate anatomy and neuro-imaging of the subcortical space and ventricular system, with special emphasis on intricate white matter tracts and diffusion tractography imaging. The next section of the book discusses principles of both open and parafascicular, channel-based approaches to subcortical and intraventricular lesions, in addition to workhorse approaches to common subcortical compartments. Finally, specific pathological subcortical lesions that can be commonly addressed via parafascicular channel-based approaches, including brain metastases, gliomas, and intracerebral hemorrhage are addressed. Authored by experts in the field of subcortical neurosurgery, this book was developed to provide a unique, comprehensive text for neurosurgeons, neuro-radiologists, and trainees from a variety of specialties interested in evolving minimally disruptive access and treatment of the subcortical space.