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Decompressive Craniectomy, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 1st Edition

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Edited by Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS and Patrick J. Belton, MD
In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Shelly D. Timmons and Patrick J. Belton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Decompressive Craniectomy. Top experts address anatomical and physiological principles; indications a ...view more
In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Shelly D. Timmons and Patrick J. Belton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Decompressive Craniectomy. Top experts address anatomical and physiological principles; indications and timing in traumatic brain injury; indications and timing in ischemic infarction and other disorders; surgical techniques and complication avoidance; intraoperative management; and more.
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9780443474149
Publication Date :
28-04-2026
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Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
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In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Shelly D. Timmons and Patrick J. Belton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Decompressive Craniectomy. Top experts address anatomical and physiological principles; indications and timing in traumatic brain injury; indications and timing in ischemic infarction and other disorders; surgical techniques and complication avoidance; intraoperative management; and more.

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  • Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including management of late complications; pediatric and geriatric considerations; polytrauma considerations; functional outcome optimization; future directions for research; and more
  • Provides in-depth clinical reviews on decompressive craniectomy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
  • Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews

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Edited by Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS, Chair in Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Neurosurgery, Hub for Collaborative Medicine, Milwaukee, WI, USA and Patrick J. Belton, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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ISBN Number 9780443474149
Description Author List Edited by Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS, Chair in Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Neurosurgery, Hub for Collaborative Medicine, Milwaukee, WI, USA and Patrick J. Belton, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Copyright Year 2026
Edition Number 1
Format Book
Trim 178w x 254h (7.00" x 10.00")
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 240
Publication Date 28 Apr 2026
Stock Status Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery

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