Synopsis
Israel (movement disorder surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Israel) and Burchiel (neurosurgery, Oregon Health and Science University) provide an overview of the art of microelectrode recording in surgery for movement disorders, offering an understanding of the basics as well as useful clinical information for experienced practitioners. The book examines the scientific basis and background of microrecording, types of results, and controversies and future directions in the field, and details techniques for data analysis, signal processing and pattern recognition, target selection, and other critical issues. B&w diagnostic images are included on almost every page. The book will be useful for neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neurophysiologists undertaking complex movement disorder procedures. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Celso Agner, MD, MSc(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:Functional neurosurgery has evolved from primary localization based on pneumocephalograms to magnetic resonance location and registration with microelectrodes located deep in the brain tissue. The importance of technological advances in the field cannot be underestimated and review books are essential in the field.
Purpose:The purpose of this book is to address the particular technique of deep electrode monitoring of activity in the brain. These are worthy objectives fully met by the authors.
Audience:Neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neurophysiologists are the main audiences for this book. The authors are well known authorities in the field.
Features:The 22 chapters, written by 49 contributors, progress from the historical overview of the field, to different results in the microelectrode monitoring in patients, to the different management options, to the perspectives to be expected in the management of movement disorders and other conditions ameliorated with this technique. The pictures are of excellent quality, the references up-to-date, and the text concise enough to allow for a rapid understanding of this complex technique.
Assessment:This is an important acquisition for neurosurgical departments where functional neurosurgery is performed extensively and would enhance significantly the knowledge of surgeons involved in the management of these conditions.