Author(s): Jonathan Stuart Citow (Editor), R. Loch Macdonald (Editor), Daniel Refai (Editor)
Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Publication Date: 4 Nov. 2009
Edition: 2nd
Language: English
Print length: 277 pages
ISBN-10: 9781604060317
ISBN-13: 9781604060317
Book Description
A new edition of the successful single-volume resource for board preparation
The second edition of Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review 2nd Edition contains all the information you need to prepare for the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) written examination. Authored by a team of expert clinicians and neurosurgery trainees who earned top scores on their exams, this edition distills the current knowledge of the neurosciences and essential information for clinical practice. Six chapters provide comprehensive coverage of core concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care.
Features of the second edition:
Concise descriptions aid rapid review of key concepts
Bullet-point format enhances ease of use and facilitates comprehension
Up-to-date coverage of classic symptoms and signs of common neurosurgical diseases
Current information related to the genetic basis of neurosurgical conditions
450 high-quality illustrations and images typical of those appearing on exams
This superb review is an indispensable resource for neurosurgical residents preparing for the ABNS certification exam. It is also ideal for clinicians seeking a refresher or for those preparing for recertification exams.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Neurosurgery residents present chapters in an outline format and cover core concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care, with illustrations … this edition contains added material and updated chapters that include the latest information on the neurosciences, including molecular biology. –Sci-Tech News
Clear illustrations in colour and monochrome … highly-relevant content in a readable and well-illustrated context … a useful addition in the collection of neurosurgical literature … a good and concise review book on board exam questions. –Surgical Neurology International
From the Back Cover
Praise for the previous edition:An excellent review for the written neurosurgical boards…recommended to all neurosurgery residents. – Journal of Neurosurgery
The second edition of Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review 2nd Edition contains all the information you need to prepare for the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) written examination. Authored by a team of expert clinicians and neurosurgery trainees who earned top scores on their exams, this edition distills the current knowledge of the neurosciences and essential information for clinical practice. Six chapters provide comprehensive coverage of core concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care.
Features of the second edition:
Concise descriptions aid rapid review of key concepts
Bullet-point format enhances ease of use and facilitates comprehension
Up-to-date coverage of classic symptoms and signs of common neurosurgical diseases
Current information related to the genetic basis of neurosurgical conditions
450 high-quality illustrations and images typical of those appearing on exams
This superb review is an indispensable resource for neurosurgical residents preparing for the ABNS certification exam. It is also ideal for clinicians seeking a refresher or for those preparing for recertification exams.
About the Author
Surgical Spine Fellow, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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