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<p>Contributors, vii</p> <p>ACVS Foreword, ix</p> <p>ACVIM Foreword, xi</p> <p>About the Companion Website, xiii</p> <p><b>Section I: Diagnostics and Planning</b></p> <p>1 Neurosurgical Instrumentation, 3<br /><i>Michelle Oblak and Brigitte A. Brisson</i></p> <p>2 Orthopedic Implants in Neurosurgery, 11<br /><i>Noel M.M. Moens</i></p> <p>3 Minimum Database for Intracranial Surgery, 21<br /><i>Theresa E. Pancotto</i></p> <p>4 Advanced Imaging: Intracranial Surgery, 29<br /><i>Simon Platt and J. Fraser McConnell</i></p> <p>5 Cisternal Cerebrospinal Fluid Taps, 55<br /><i>Nora Ortinau</i></p> <p>6 Minimum Database: Spinal Surgery, 59<br /><i>Luis Gaitero and Brigitte A. Brisson</i></p> <p>7 Advanced Imaging: Spinal Surgery, 71<br /><i>Stephanie Nykamp</i></p> <p>8 Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Taps, 85<br /><i>Luis Gaitero</i></p> <p>9 Muscle and Nerve Biopsy, 93<br /><i>Michaela Beasley</i></p> <p><b>Section II: Intracranial Procedures</b></p> <p>10 Transfrontal Craniotomy, 99<br /><i>Ane Uriarte and Rodolfo Cappello</i></p> <p>11 Lateral (Rostrotentorial) Craniotomy/Craniectomy, 109<br /><i>Andy Shores</i></p> <p>12 Suboccipital Craniectomy/Foramen Magnum Decompression, 115<br /><i>Erin Y. Akin and Andy Shores</i></p> <p>13 Surgical Treatment of Skull Tumors, 121<br /><i>Michelle Oblak and Andy Shores</i></p> <p>14 Shunt Placement and Marsupialization in Treatment of Hydrocephalus and Quadrigeminal Diverticula, 129<br /><i>William Thomas and Jill Narak</i></p> <p><b>Section III: Spinal Procedures</b></p> <p>15 Atlantoaxial Subluxation, 141<br /><i>Fred Wininger</i></p> <p>16 Dorsal Cervical Decompression (Laminectomy/ Hemilaminectomy and Laminotomy), 149<br /><i>James M. Fingeroth</i></p> <p>17 Ventral Cervical Decompression, 157<i><br />Ronaldo C. da Costa</i></p> <p>18 Lateral Cervical Approach, 163<br /><i>Amy Fauber and Robert Bergman</i></p> <p>19 Cervical Distraction and Stabilization, 169<br /><i>Bianca Hettlich</i></p> <p>20 Thoracolumbar Hemilaminectomy, 179<br /><i>Andy Shores</i></p> <p>21 Pediculectomy/Mini‐Hemilaminectomy, 183<br /><i>Brigitte A. Brisson</i></p> <p>22 Intervertebral Disc Fenestration, 191<br /><i>Brigitte A. Brisson</i></p> <p>23 Thoracolumbar Lateral Corpectomy, 199<br /><i>Pierre Moissonnier</i></p> <p>24 Dorsal Laminectomy in the Thoracolumbar Region, 205<br /><i>Cory Fisher and Andy Shores</i></p> <p>25 Vertebral Fracture and Luxation Repair, 209<br /><i>Bianca Hettlich</i></p> <p>26 Lumbosacral Decompression and Foraminotomy, 223<br /><i>Trevor Bebchuk</i></p> <p>27 Surgical Management of Spinal Neoplasia, 235<br /><i>Mark S. Levy</i></p> <p><b>Section IV: Postoperative Care and Rehabilitation</b></p> <p>28 Guidelines for Postoperative Medical Care of the Neurosurgical Patient, 245<br /><i>Debbie Reynolds and Brigitte A. Brisson</i></p> <p>29 Physical Rehabilitation of the Neurological Patient, 257<br /><i>María Pérez Hernández and Ruby Lynn Carter</i></p> <p>Index, 269</p>

<p><b>The editors </b></p> <p><b>Andy Shores, </b>DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) is Clinical Professor and Chief of Neurosurgery and Neurology at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA and the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, Mississippi, USA.</p> <p><b>Brigitte A. Brisson, </b>DMV, DVSc, DACVS, is Professor of Small Animal Surgery in the Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.</p> <p>This book is accompanied by a companion website: <a href="http://www.wiley.com/go/shores/neurosurgery"><b>www.wiley.com/go/shores/neurosurgery</b></a></p> <p>The website provides video clips of procedures.</p>

<p><b>Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery </b></p> <p><i>Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery </i>offers state-of-the-art, detailed guidance on performing neurosurgical techniques in dogs and cats. Well illustrated throughout, the book provides comprehensive information on neurosurgical techniques both basic and advanced. Taking a complete approach to veterinary neurosurgery, from indications and surgical anatomy to procedures and post-operative care, <i>Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery </i>is an up-to-date, complete reference for the veterinary neurosurgeon.</p> <p>Each procedure chapter discusses indications and surgical anatomy, with the heart of the chapter devoted to describing the technique. Chapters also cover diagnostic evaluations, surgical planning, instrumentation, and post-operative care. A companion website provides video clips of many procedures. <i>Current Techniques in Canine and Feline Neurosurgery </i>is an essential resource for anyone performing neurosurgical procedures.</p> <p><b>Key features </b></p> <p>• Presents an up-to-date, detailed reference on veterinary neurosurgery techniques, covering skills ranging from basic to advanced <br />• Provides guidance on why, when, and how to perform neurosurgical procedures • Includes information on diagnostic evaluation, surgical planning, and instrumentation as well as step-by-step descriptions of specific procedures <br />• Copublished with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation and American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine <br />• Offers video clips on a companion website</p>

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