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This book is a detailed resource on the technical aspects of pediatric neurosurgery that relate to vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord. It introduces concepts relevant to cerebrovascular system development and the classification of vascular malformations. Information on a range of disorders is then provided with an emphasis placed on answering frequently asked questions in relation to a particular condition. Therefore, enabling the reader to systematically improve their understanding of how approach treating patients utilizing techniques such as ultrasound and spinal angiography. The chapters, authored by experts in their respective field, provide a standard of care based on current diagnostic and management guidelines for pediatric neurosurgical diseases.
Pediatric Vascular Neurosurgery: Technical Nuances in Contemporary Pediatric Neurosurgery (Part 2) is a comprehensive overview of how to approach diagnosing and treating a range of vascular malformations encountered in pediatric patients. The problem-solving approach of this work makes it a valuable addition to the literature and suitable for use by residents, fellows and consultants within pediatrics and allied specialities, including Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neuro-anesthesia, Neuro-critical care and advanced health care providers amongst others.
Dr. Abhishek Agrawal, MD: "I believe in empowering my patients through information. By helping them fully understand their diagnosis, we can work together and choose the most effective treatment. In doing so, I ensure my patients receive the highest quality of care in a comfortable and warm setting".
Dr. Abhishek Agrawal is leading Neuro-endovascular Surgeon and is the Medical Director of the Neuro-Interventional Implementation Program at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. He is fellowship trained in Neuro-Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Neurosurgery. Dr. Agrawal has served as an editor for five Neurosurgery text books, as well as an Associate editor of the Asian Journal of Neurosurgery. He is an editorial board member and reviewer of multiple national and international neurosurgery journals and has published more than 80 articles in peer reviewed neurosurgery journals. In addition to receiving multiple awards and grants in professional conferences and meetings, Dr. Agrawal also severed as the past-president of the Asian Young Neurosurgeons Society. During leisure, Dr. Agrawal loves running, kickboxing and CrossFit training. He enjoys flying drones, is an avid online gamer and has developed keen interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Dr. Gavin Britz, MD: He earned his MBBCh at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Medicine, South Africa in 1987. He completed a surgical internship in general surgery and fellowship in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore in 1993 and in 2002 he completed his residency in neurosurgery. During his residency he attended St. George's Medical School, The University of London, UK and served as a Neurosurgical Registrar and Senior Registrar. After residency, he took a cerebrovascular fellowship in 2002 and an Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship in 2003 at the University of Washington Medical School, Seattle. In 2003 he earnedhis MPH at the University of Washington, Seattle. He also obtained an MBA from George Washington University in 2015. He held faculty appointments at the University of Washington and Duke University before becoming a member of Houston Methodist Research Institute in 2014.
