Shunt

Author : James M Drake,C. Sainte Rose
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1995-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0865422206

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The Shunt Book by James M Drake,C. Sainte Rose Pdf

Shunt: a mechanism which bypasses/diverts accumulations of fluid to an absorbing or excreting system. Though the shunt operation is the most common neurosurgical procedure performed, it has a high failure rate (one year averaged a 30% failure rate). A problem is the lack of understanding and lack of knowledge, by neurosurgeons, of basic fluid dynamics and internal workings of the shunts themselves. They simply use "what they were trained on" without the benefit of an objective guide to the best shunts and why they are superior to others. As the author states, their only other source of information comes from biased manufacturer's representatives. The Shunt Book fills a void in the literature by presenting basic information on types of shunts and their functions, thus allowing neurosurgeons to rationally select shunt equipment and understand their mechanical effects. This inexpensive and easily accessible handbook offers chapters on fluid dynamics, internal mechanisms of shunts, types of shunts available, alternative devices and how to measure shunt effectiveness. This volume discusses How shunts work, How shunts fail, Alternatives to shunts, and Measuring implanted shunt performance.

Author : G. Cinalli,W.J. Maixner,C. Sainte-Rose
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788847021211

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Pediatric Hydrocephalus by G. Cinalli,W.J. Maixner,C. Sainte-Rose Pdf

In the last ten years the pediatric neurosurgeon has witnessed a real revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus, the most frequently encountered condition in everyday clinical practice. The evolution of MRI and the advent of neuroendoscopic surgery have resuscitated the interest in the classification, etiology and pathophysiology of hydrocephalus. The book offers an updated overview on the recent progress in this field, and a new approach to hydrocephalus: the reader will find in it a modern and new presentation of an old disease, where genetics, endoscopy, cost-effectiveness analyses and many other aspects of the various therapies are extensively discussed. The volume will be useful not only for neurosurgeons, but for all specialists interested in the various aspects of hydrocephalus: pediatricians, radiologists, endocrinologists, pathologists and geneticists.

Author : Tom Rubython
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : Automobile racing drivers
ISBN : 0957060548

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Shunt by Tom Rubython Pdf

Author : Gerald Donaldson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780753546321

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James Hunt by Gerald Donaldson Pdf

James Hunt was a towering personality with a commanding presence, a hugely glamorous public figure who brought Formula One motor racing to the attention of a whole new audience. Triumphing against all odds to become World Drivers' Champion with McLaren in 1976, Hunt sank into a period of decadence and depression, only to be rejuvenated as he found true love for the first time. With that came personal contentment and a renewed zest for living, so that one of the most colourful and controversial figures in Grand Prix racing is best remembered by those close to him as a fun-loving, caring man who had a genuinely uplifting presence - qualities that shine through in Gerald Donaldson's compelling and moving account of his life.

Author : Jacopo Lanari,Marina Polacco,Umberto Cillo
Publisher : OAE Publishing Inc.
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Role of temporary portosystemic surgical shunt during liver resection to prevent a post-resection small for size-like syndrome by Jacopo Lanari,Marina Polacco,Umberto Cillo Pdf

Liver resection stands as the gold-standard therapeutic approach for selected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The extent of resectable parenchyma hinges upon the underlying liver function and its regenerative potential. Consequently, cirrhosis may impede access to potentially curative interventions for HCC arising within this context. Cirrhotic patients undergoing liver resection face heightened susceptibility to post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF). The clinical profile of PHLF bears a resemblance to a well-documented syndrome within the liver transplant (LT) domain: Small-for-size syndrome (SFSS), a form of graft failure observed in the postoperative phase following LT with undersized or partial organs. Management of SFSS targets mitigating the overflow syndrome, achievable through diverse portal diversion techniques. Portal vein flow diversion encompasses procedures redirecting a variable proportion of portal vein flow towards systemic circulation. Consequently, derivative procedures aim to directly alleviate portal hypertension. Side-to-side portocaval shunts emerge as the most straightforward and efficacious means of decompressing the portal system. Furthermore, they afford flow calibration to diminish the incidence and severity of steal syndrome and hepatic encephalopathy, without compromising efficacy or hepatic function. Translating insights gleaned from LT complexities involving SFSS to liver resection, strategies involving portal flow diversion warrant consideration in efforts to forestall PHLF. This approach aims to extend the frontiers of liver surgery, broadening access to hepatectomy with curative intent, either as a standalone intervention or as part of a comprehensive treatment regimen where LT serves as a secondary option.

Author : Martin P. Sandler
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780781732529

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Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine by Martin P. Sandler Pdf

The gold standard text-reference Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine is now in its Fourth Edition--with a sharp clinical focus, a streamlined new single-volume format, and a very attractive price. Written by the top authorities in the specialty, this brand-new edition offers encyclopedic coverage of clinically relevant developments in nuclear medicine--including instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, and applications. Readers will find the latest on PET, molecular imaging, SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging, monoclonal antibody therapy, and the use of functional imaging studies in oncology. This edition has been trimmed from two volumes to one, so that readers can find exactly what they need quickly, without cross-checking between volumes.

Author : Concezio Di Rocco,Mehmet Turgut,George Jallo,Juan F. Martínez-Lage
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3319349465

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Complications of CSF Shunting in Hydrocephalus by Concezio Di Rocco,Mehmet Turgut,George Jallo,Juan F. Martínez-Lage Pdf

Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of complications of CSF shunting, with emphasis on prevention, identification, and management. It covers the full range of shunt-related complications and the various associated adverse consequences that remain common despite significant improvements in imaging techniques and therapeutic methods. The chapters are organized into two parts: complications of extrathecal CSF shunt devices and complications of endoscopy. In addition to providing clinicians and investigators with the most pertinent current evidence, the book looks forward to future areas of hydrocephalus research and to innovative therapeutic philosophies. This comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neurosurgeons seeking both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with CSF shunting.

Author : Concezio Di Rocco,Mehmet Turgut,George Jallo,Juan F. Martínez-Lage
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319099613

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Complications of CSF Shunting in Hydrocephalus by Concezio Di Rocco,Mehmet Turgut,George Jallo,Juan F. Martínez-Lage Pdf

Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, this book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of complications of CSF shunting, with emphasis on prevention, identification, and management. It covers the full range of shunt-related complications and the various associated adverse consequences that remain common despite significant improvements in imaging techniques and therapeutic methods. The chapters are organized into two parts: complications of extrathecal CSF shunt devices and complications of endoscopy. In addition to providing clinicians and investigators with the most pertinent current evidence, the book looks forward to future areas of hydrocephalus research and to innovative therapeutic philosophies. This comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neurosurgeons seeking both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures relating to the complications associated with CSF shunting.

Author : Daniele Rigamonti
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107031777

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Adult Hydrocephalus by Daniele Rigamonti Pdf

Provides guidelines for managing this grossly underdiagnosed and undertreated condition, focusing on early detection and timely, effective interventions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781481633994

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts—Advances in Research and Application: 2012 Edition by Anonim Pdf

Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts—Advances in Research and Application: 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyPaper™ that delivers timely, authoritative, and intensively focused information about Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts in a compact format. The editors have built Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts—Advances in Research and Application: 2012 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts—Advances in Research and Application: 2012 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Author : Terri Rice Bellush
Publisher : Trafford on Demand Pub
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1412005965

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All about Me (and My Shunt) by Terri Rice Bellush Pdf

ALL ABOUT ME (and my shunt), written and illustrated by Terri Rice Bellush, is a long-overdue educational and heartwarming book about Hydrocephalus written for very young children. This fun, yet serious story is told through the eyes of a young girl named Janet. She tells us some of the typical things she likes to do, such as read books and visit her grandparents. She then explains about her Hydrocephalus on a level that young children can understand. We are then led through Janet's experience of having a shunt. She describes some of the symptoms she has when her shunt isn't working properly. We also follow her through the process of getting her shunt fixed at the hospital. Janet concludes her tale by telling us that having a shunt isn't so bad because it helps keep her alive so she can do all the things that she enjoys. Included at the end of the book are brief descriptions and simple drawings of three common types of shunts: Ventriculo-Peritoneal, Ventriculo-Pleural and Ventriculo-Atrial. This book is an excellent way to comfort and teach young children about Hydrocephalus and shunts. Reviews Unlike any other book of it's type - it talks from Janet's point of view. She covers everything from hospitalization, to knowing that 'shunts break like toys', her teachers knowing her condition, and states that 'having a shunt isn't so bad.' We recommend this book, especially to parents with young children. However, adults would enjoy it too. The illustration is unique and very child-friendly. The entire booklet was colorful, demonstrated in a way that is understandable from the very young to adults. We believe that you will find this book very worthwhile. - Debbi Fields, Executive Director - National Hydrocephalus Foundation

Author : A. Leland Albright,Ian F. Pollack,P. David Adelson
Publisher : Thieme
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781638531081

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Operative Techniques in Pediatric Neurosurgery by A. Leland Albright,Ian F. Pollack,P. David Adelson Pdf

This atlas of pediatric neurosurgery describes and demonstrates the spectrum of operations to treat the major disorders, including congenital malformations, hydrocephalus, tumors, vascular and functional disorders, and trauma. The chapters present state of the art techniques and are written by nationally recognized authorities. The text serves as a companion to Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Author : Matthew E. Cross,Emma V. E. Plunkett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107615885

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Physics, Pharmacology and Physiology for Anaesthetists by Matthew E. Cross,Emma V. E. Plunkett Pdf

A quick reference to basic science for anaesthetists, containing all the key information needed for FRCA exams.

Author : Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Civil engineering
ISBN : PSU:000052357084

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Minutes of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers by Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) Pdf

Vols. 39-214 (1874/75-1921/22) have a section 2 containing "Other selected papers"; issued separately, 1923-35, as the institution's Selected engineering papers.

Author : Nagaraj Desai
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788131231746

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Left to Right Shunts - ECAB by Nagaraj Desai Pdf

Patients born with cardiac defects need to be identified early and the severity of symptoms also needs to be identified. In children with larger defects or with more symptoms, early institution of treatment is warranted, since in absence of treatment, the disease progresses to pulmonary hypertension and a simple pathology gets complicated. Presence of congestive cardiac failure in infancy or of pulmonary artery hypertension is indication for early surgical treatment (prior to 6 months of age). Untreated ASD may at times allow the child to grow and reach adulthood, but can cause complications in adulthood also. These issues related to understanding of natural history of the shunts and its implications in management decisions need to be addressed in clear terms. Also the role and timing of surgical therapy need to be emphasized. This book is designed to address such questions with supportive clinical scenarios. Thus, it provides an excellent opportunity to widen one’s perspective in this area.