(openPR) - New York/Stuttgart – The cranial nerves are 12 pairs of nerves that can be seen on the bottom surface of the brain. Pathology affecting every cranial nerve can be assessed routinely with high-resolution computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In the visually-driven “Cranial Nerves: Anatomy, Pathology, Imaging,” published by Thieme, this single-volume book incorporates detailed descriptions of the anatomy and function of cranial nerves with practical coverage of clinical concepts for the assessment and differential diagnosis of cranial nerve dysfunction. This is currently the only atlas in this field that combines normal anatomy with case studies and pathology illustrated with modern cross-sectional techniques.

“[the authors] have exceeded my expectations and produced a wonderful addition to my library that will become a classic,” states William P. Dillon, MD, Professor and Chief of Neuroradiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California.

This atlas adeptly combines the surgical perspective of an experienced neurosurgeon and the imaging knowledge of talented neuroradiologists to provide a complete picture of complex cranial nerve anatomy and pathology. The book commences with a general introduction and then each subsequent chapter details the functional anatomy and pathology of the 12 cranial nerves, complete with tables, bullet point summaries and numerous illustrations highlighting case studies.

In this lavishly illustrated book more than 300 high-quality images and state-of-the art CT and MR images depict key anatomic concepts and pathologic findings. The authors use tables to synthesize key information related to anatomy, function, pathology, and imaging.

About the Authors

Devin K. Binder, MD, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California.
D. Christian Sonne, MD, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Ltd., Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Nancy J. Fischbein, MD, is Associate Professor of Radiology and, by courtesy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, California.

About Thieme

Thieme Publishing Group is a privately held scientific and medical publishing house employing more than 950 people and maintaining offices in seven cities, including New York, Delhi, Beijing, Stuttgart and three other locations in Germany. Founded in 1886, the Thieme name has become synonymous with high quality and excellence in medical and scientific publishing. Today, Thieme is the market-leading publisher of neurosurgical content and holds strong market positions in orthopedics, radiology, anatomy and chemistry, among other specialties. Thieme publishes 137 peer-reviewed journals and over 500 new books annually. The company also has a rapidly growing array of web-based products in medicine and science. State-of-the-art online products include Thieme eJournals, Thieme Electronic Book Library, the medical student website WinkingSkull.com and Thieme Teaching Assistant, an innovative web-based platform for faculty. For more information about Thieme visit thieme.com.

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