Neurosurgical Aspects of Pregnancy

Neurosurgical Aspects of Pregnancy was written to be the single reference source where the widespread information applicable to the neurosurgical care of pregnant patients has been collected and organized.The book is divided into three sections:general non-surgical patients specific neurosurgical disorders surgical treatment of pregnant patients.Neurosurgical Aspects of Pregnancy is a comprehensive text covering:Fetal toxicity of common neurosurgical drugs Neuroradiological diagnosis - risks and guidelines Fetal effects of anesthesia Changes in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular functions during pregnancy Hemostasis and thrombosis considerationsBack pain Carpal tunnel syndrome Pituitary tumors Venous thrombotic disorders Cerebral embolism Nerve injuries related to childbirth Operative positioning and fetal monitoring Current status of intrauterine neurosurgeryAnd much more.(Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)