This book contains 11 sections and 56 subsections. All put together, there are more than 300 chapters contributed by galaxy of Neurosurgeons and allied Neuro-scientists, numbering over 80. The book covers various aspects of Pediatric Neurosurgery, including basic aspects like intracranial pressure (ICP), pain management, imaging, intervention and chemo- and radio-therapy. It also covers pediatric Neuro-trauma, including spinal, peripheral nerve and brachial pexius injury.

First two sections deal with ICP monitoring and pain management. Knowledge of ICP, its pathophysiology, monitoring and management is like ABC of Neurosurgery. The radiology and imaging aspects are dealt to the points, and will help the readers. Authors of this book have emphasized on the value of patient examination and Clinical neurosurgery, which is amply exemplified by the chapters.

The section of tumors is extensively dealing with various intracranial and spinal tumors having 11 chapters. All important pediatric Neurosurgical tumors are discussed optimally with up-to-date relevant literature. I am sure that by reading this portion, a student or a practicing pediatric-neurosurgeon will not look for anything else. Chapters on vascular abnormalities and malformations are also well written with illustrations and surgical techniques. There is a section on epilepsy surgery and various surgical methods for intractable epilepsy, which also deals with vagal nerve stimulation, deep brain stimulation, various movement disorders and surgical treatment of spasticity.

Overall this book is a landmark publication by eminent authors. The book has larger number of contributors from various parts of the world with plenty of colored illustrations. I am sure this book will have a universal acceptance, and will immensely benefit our friends dealing with pediatric neurosurgical problems.

AK Mahapatra

Director, IMS & SUM Hopsital
SOA, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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