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 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.

Preface  . . . ix
Contributors.  . . . xi
1: Anatomy  . . . 1
Associate Editor, Betty Kim
2: Physiology. . . 111
Associate Editor, Demitre Serletis
3: Pathology and Radiology . . . 178
Associate Editor, Charles Matouk
4: Neurology  . . . 393
Associate Editor, Greg Hawryluk
5: Neurosurgery  . . . 446
Associate Editor, Scellig Stone
6: Critical Care . . . 496
Associate Editor, Carlo Santaguida