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Show Youmans Neurological Surgery, Textbook of Clinical Neurology, 5th Edition 2nd Edition H. Richard Winn, MD, Editor. Saunders ( Elsevier), Christopher G. Goetz, MD. Saunders, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 2004. ISBN 0- 7216- 8291- X, $ 839.00. 2003. ISBN 0- 7216- 3800- 7, $ 105.00. Scope: This is the fifth edition of the venerable reference text in neurosurgery. Scope: This multi- authored text is divided into three see- Since the first edition appeared in 1973 as a single tions based on the three- step process used by most clinical volume, it has grown to four titanic volumes containing neurologists in evaluating patients in everyday practice: more than 5,000 pages, 335 chapters, and 300 authors. The neuroanatomic localization and syndromes, neurodiagnos-authors, whose photographs and credentials occupy the first tic tools, and etiological categories of neurologic diseases. 40 pages of Volume One, make up a roster of the " big As such, it provides a unique and efficient reference tool names" in neurosurgery, related clinical disciplines, and that can be used frequently and efficiently. Also included is basic neuroscience. It is, therefore, the " official record." As a CD- ROM containing the full text and still images as well compared with the fourth edition, which appeared in 1996, as a number of digital video images illustrating various con-this edition is more comprehensive and includes more empha- ditions, including ocular motility abnormalities and move-sis on neurophysiology, ancillary diagnostic techniques, ment disorders. and historical development. If something has been left out, „. .. ^ . . • • , • ., ., ,. . b Strengths: The text is organized in exactly the same way I have yet to discover it. ,. . . ... , , . . .. . . ., ,. . J clinicians think when encountering patients in the clinic: Strengths: Nowhere will you find so much material under 1) Where do the symptoms come from? 2) What tests do one cover ( well, four covers) written by so many authorities I need to order? 3) What can cause this, and how can I in the field. Style has been kept quite uniform- a sign of treat it? Despite the multi- authored approach, the individual tight editing. Illustrations are generally good, legends are clear, chapters are consistently written and organized. With few layout is attractive, and references seem to be ample and accu- exceptions, each chapter begins with a historical overview rate. Although surgical technique is covered there is much and clarifications of semantics for the topics discussed, to read about the preamble to surgery and its complications. followed by techniques for obtaining appropriate clinical „ , , ,-, • ., . u r- r, f. history and examination data, anatomic localization strate- Weaknesses: Given the vast number oi authors, many from . J . „ ,. . , , outside North America, you expect and find considerable Si e s ' r e v i e w o f c l m i c a l syndromes> a n d c o n c ePt s o f m a n" variation in writing quality. Readers may find that some aS e m e n t Soals- T h e t e x t l s e a sy t o r e a d a n d l s loSl c a l ly neurologic conditions have been oversimplified. Acknowl- ° edging how long it takes to bring a work of this size to Weaknesses: As with any broad text, space limitations are market, you will not find fast- breaking news. inherent. Giant cell arteritis and idiopathic intracranial hyper- Recommended Audience: Neuro- ophthalmologists, neurol- tension receive only two pages each, and skew deviation ogists, otolaryngologists, maxillofacial surgeons, and others warrants only a paragraph. Information on neurologic dis-who interact with neurosurgeons will find this the go- to source eases m children is sparse. Neuro- ophthalmologists will for compact overviews of topics related to neurosurgery. likely faid the neuro- ophthalmology sections rather basic. For the comprehensive neurologist or ophthalmologist, these Critical Appraisal: Although there are other huge text- areas a r e a u s e M s u m m a r y T h e r e a r e s o m e o b v i o u s e r r o rs books of neurosurgery, none matches this one for gravitas. ( i n c o r r e c t statements about the primary action of the In its category, it remains the first choice of neurosurgeons. o b h q u e m u s d e s a n d t h e a p p l i c a t i o n s o f p a t t e r n v i s u al The editor, H. Richard Winn, MD, former chair of neuro- eyoked p o t e n t i a l s i n c h i l d r e n ) ; b u t t h e y a r e few. The surgery at the University of Washington, is a respected CD. R 0 M d i g i t a l v i d e o i m a g e s a r e m c o n s i s t e n t in quality; clinician and scientist. He has done an incredible job of recruit- SQme a r e a l m o s t ^ ^ ^ to Mcrprct on a s t a n d a rd ing and overseeing the heavyweights in the field. If you do monitor not find something in this encyclopedia, it doesn't exist. Recommended Audience: All neurologists, ophthalmol- Jonathan D. Trobe, MD ogists, and neuro- ophthalmologists will find large portions Kellogg Eye Center of this text quite useful. It may be the best neurology text Ann Arbor, Michigan for internists and primary care physicians. Critical Appraisal: This is a consistently written, well- a more modern era with a very strong overview and organized, clinically useful neurology text that is likely to organization. be frequently used by a variety of practitioners. Shelley A. Cross, MD R. Michael Siatkowski, MD D , Mayo Clinic T^ A A , ^ T. T xx . Rochester, Minnesota Dean A. Mcuee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, Oklahoma MRI and CT of the Brain The Central Nervous System: Structure James E. Gillespie, MB, BCh, FRCR, and Alan Jackson, and Function Ird Edition PhD, MRCP, FRCR, Editors. Hodder Arnold, London, ' 2000. ISBN 0- 340- 76121- 0, $ 98.50. Per Brodal MD, PhD. Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxford University Press, 2004. ISBN 0- 19- 516560- 8, $ 79.95. ScoPe : E d i t e d bY t w o neuroradiologists from The University of Manchester, this multi- authored text covers the nor- Scope: This is a single- authored textbook on the anatomy mal radiographic anatomy of the intracranial contents, as and function of the nervous system with an emphasis on well as the magnetic resonance ( MR) and computed tomog-clinically relevant anatomy, development, neurophysiology, raphy ( CT) features of the most common disorders en-and neurochemistry. It is replete with black- and- white photo- countered in general neurologic practice. Orbital and spinal graphs and red, pink, black, and gray diagrams that beau- cord manifestations of neurologic and neuro- ophthalmologic tifully illustrate anatomic points and relationships. The first diseases are not covered. part of the book is organized in terms of cellular elements, The book consists of three sections. Part 1, " Atlas of functional properties of neurons, parts of the nervous sys- Normal Brain Anatomy," contains axial CT sections through tern, development, aging, and plasticity. The second part is a normal human brain and multiplanar normal MR images. organized by system ( sensory, motor, brain stem, auditory, There are labeled drawings of several anatomic areas of limbic, and cortical). In addition to the basic text, there are interest and diagrams of the distribution of the major arte-shaded boxes with more in- depth commentary. The reader rial territories. Part 2, " Atlas of Brain Pathology," outlines can use the text as a basic clinical textbook, as a topic re- the characteristics of major categories of pathology. Part 3, view, or as a reference book. the largest portion of the book, contains ten chapters , , , . , , , ,. . „ covering the CT and MR features of the major categories of Strengths: The book is cohesive and emphasizes clinically , • ., , • , ,. , , - , , " , , . , . . / brain pathology in adults and children, relevant points of anatomy and physiology. It is written in a wonderfully accessible style, which makes it an attractive Strengths: The images are nicely reproduced. They illus-book to read in its entirety. Other basic neuroanatomy text- trate most of the important CT and MR features of the books do not really come close to it in terms of its discus- important diseases. In most cases, advanced rather than early sion of clinical correlations and functionality in the nervous pathology is illustrated. Most of the radiographs are ac-system. companied by a clinical history that adds to the readability ,. , ,. . „ ,. , , of the volume. The discussion of diffusion- weighted imag- Weaknesses: There is very little discussion of glial ele- • , . 4- ffi • ffi • . • • , . . . . . . . . . r , mg and apparent diffusion coefficient mapping is very good, ments and their role in the functioning of the nervous sys- , . ., •„ . . • . e . , . . ., e , , ,.. -,. , , , , but the illustrations are too few to demonstrate the range of tern. In comparison to the three editions of this book authored e ., • • , r , , . , , . . uses of this imaging sequence, by the author s father, there is less emphasis on comparative anatomy and historical descriptions and fine detailed cellu- Weaknesses: The section on normal CT and MR anatomy lar anatomy so prominent in the last century. lacks sufficient detail. The labeling is not complete, and the , . • r number of images is too few to permit the meticulous Recommended Audience: The book is appropriate for , ,- .. e. • , • ,., , • .. ,. , , , ., , , , • localization often required in neuro- ophthalmic practice, medical students, neurology residents, and psychologists N o m a l c o r o n a l M R ^ ^ a r e s h o w n w i t h o u t a b r a jn and physical therapists studying the anatomy and organi- .. ,, • T . , • , r .„ , ., nT • . . , ,,,, r• , r section for comparison. Instead, a midline sagittal MRI is zation of the nervous system. It would also be useful for , •., ,. , r • ,. .. ,, , e., J shown with a vertical line indicating the plane of the coro-teachers of neuroanatomy as a reference text and for the , .• T , ,- ... .• • A , .. , ,. ,, nal section. Labeling is sparse, and the sections are widely quality of its plentiful diagrams and charts. . A XT , • • , . , •„ . . A r^,, n J r b separated. Normal images are inadequately illustrated. The Critical Appraisal: All of the good features of aseunthioorr'esd ebdyit ihoinss sohna. v eM obreeeonv ecr, a rtrhied b ooonk iisn btrhoisu g heBdtr iotiindotaonl disoitaiecgssr anmofts s vysahsrtoieowmu sao tnitcilsyas lulmye ison, u imtsluiancleh d teahtsea infla. o tr, I mnf alaold wsdiiigntingoa nlb, clothhoaedr a, b coateonrkd- white and gray matter. Coverage is sketchy in many areas of Recommended Audience: I am not sure who will find this interest to neuro- ophthalmologists. For example, the radio- book useful. It is a bit too advanced for non- physicians. logic characteristics of optic pathway gliomas are not fully Medical students may find some parts a good way to described or illustrated. The book does not discuss the imag- approach or even review some topics. It is likely to be too ing characteristics of optic neuritis or optic nerve sheath hokey for house officers or practitioners. meningioma or the radiologic evaluation and differential ,-, ... . . • 1 TT,- • *• n • *.. A * . ° , , • • , - , • r Critical Appraisal: This is essentially an introductory diagnosis of optic nerve enlargement. The clinical utility of . ., , e , u ** u * *• A ** U * , , , . , , . . , , , „. . textbook 01 neurology, but the text is secondary to the vast the book is also limited by absence of images showing , f M „ r, • .• , •„ . .• ^ i . . . . . . . . . 6 , „ , number of Netter- like paintings used as illustrations. The early- stage pathology. Differential diagnosis is rarely offered . , • , . e •. • . . ., , •. e , - , . . „ . , . art work is uneven, and most of it is not up to the quality of for any of the images. Finally, CT angiography is not XT .. , , A, , •„ , .. . , , ., e . \ . . . . . . . ,• , • , Netters work. Many readers will be attracted by the fact covered, and the book includes very little material on MR ., . ., • *. * u A U * a A . . that there are more pictures than words but may soon find ° ° P y~ that most of this material does not easily lend itself to this Recommended Audience: The text is designed for trainees type of illustration. and practitioners in any of the neurologic disciplines. It lacks the detail to be of use to trainees or practitioners in Jonathan D. Trobe, MD neuro- ophthalmology Kellogg Eye Center Critical Appraisal: This book will be of limited value for Axm A r b o r ' M l c m S an neuro- ophthalmologists because of the paucity of detail and lack of early- stage pathology. Form and Function in the Brain and Joel M. Weinstein, MD s . j Q & persDectiveS Of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine ->£"""' v. UfU. / eisfjeLUves ui Madison, Wisconsin O Neurologist Stephen G. Waxman, MD, PhD. MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 2003. ISBN 0- 262- 73155- X, $ 30.00. Color Atlas of Neurology _ _. , , . _ t. , ~" Scope: This book is a reflection of one mans career in Reinhard Rohkamm, MD. Thieme, Stuttgart, Germany, neurology and neuroscience. It is an annotated compen- 2004. ISBN 1- 58890191- 2, $ 39.95. dium of 34 previously published papers and chapters, each illustrating an aspect of neuroscience or neurology or of the Scope: This is a pocket- sized paperback atlas that is meant process of being a neurologist or neuroscientist. to clarify and dramatize neurologic conditions. As such, it The papers are published in the order in which the borrows heavily on the work of the late Frank H. Netter, the author became interested in the topics. They reflect a very noted medical illustrator. This little volume is packed with personal evolution and exploration of the broad field of information- text, schematics of neural pathways, tables of neuroscience and the inter- relatedness of form and function differential diagnosis, and paintings of patients in various in the nervous system. The annotations are a commentary sickly states. Everything seems to be in vivid color, includ- on how and why the author became interested in the topic, ing the margins of the pages, which are color coded to cor- the goal of the paper or chapter, and its significance in the respond to different sections. context of the field of neuroscience. . . . The papers range from clinical discussions of aspects Strengths: The artists have used a lot of imagination in c ,• , ,- .. . , •., ., c. , r- , , . . . , of higher function to work with the Sternarchus, a fish depicting disease- in drawing the pathways, the appear- u u . • , ,- , fi , , , •. ,,,. . . , . .. . , ' . , which generates a reversing electrical field around itself to ance of sick patients, diagnostic tools, wave forms of elec- • . •. . . ., , , , • ' . , . , . . navigate its environment, to papers concerning the axon in troencephalograms, and anatomic and histologic disorders. , ., ., , , , 1,1 * TT. 1 , . „ , , , b° th the central and peripheral nervous system. The large Inasmuch as pictures are more fun to look at than para- , e • * u- « * * u * u > • F . . . . F number of papers in this area reflects the author s primary graphs of text, this is an entertaining way to learn. • . . • ., b r ' b J interest in the axon. Weaknesses: Some things simply cannot be illustrated in The annotations convey the author's delight and still pictures; for example, consider incontinence, ticsolhllaouou swddtreiiancntgasiote iilnolylsn . pp, aavtciekernetidtgs; o im, s aodnro ywn ypnsartigageghsmt hguarsvo. e te Saso qdmuizez. yoTifnh tgeh emn uamrt et sbrwpieaironl roaiksfl htacfuanoinsdm ce wi pmntlhoaaeertcnkiioert s nico n otfw h nttahidhttehue h c npcteoiealopupnner t eotrvh. xs eectFl ioooercrenf i aectnydxee e. at uromH r uomepns laecedlei, ese tohr nsfe cuta aendn caiadstlicyn outzdnhse aesmsle tsianhm keehep opsdow lsrab, t c acrheoneo alcowldesf sodium channels are deployed in demyelinating segments, projections for subcortical and primary visual cortex pro-how different types of sodium channels have roles in mye- cessing. Using a molecules- to- pathways- to- systems approach, linated versus unmyelinated fibers, how channels can inter- these first sections provide the anatomic and physiological act or act in concert to provide the required signals and context for understanding the psychophysical, perceptual, and responses, the potential use of olfactory and sheathing cells neurophysiological concepts in the sections that follow, into repair myelin deficits, and how the author found himself eluding visual detection and sampling, and the higher- level interested in pain research through his interest in axonal processing of brightness and color, form, shape and object function. recognition, motion, depth, and spatial relations. The con- C . . . A i, 1 c * u- u 1 • tribution of non- sensory variables in visual perception is Strengths: As a chronology ot a career, this book is a - , , - , • . , . , A , f* u _*• i u- LI * u • i then considered in the sections on eye movements, attention, pleasure to read. Many ot the articles are highly technical, . . J . ' ' u . .. . .• . • , U1 . .. • .. and cognition. A final section on theoretical and computa-but the annotations are certainly accessible to those with ° . r r « i *- • • • L • 1 TT, A • honal perspectives offers several approaches to the rntegra-little training in basic science or neurology. The wide van- . . . , . , . . , , , . , ., , , • . .• honof ideas within neuroscience, psychology, and computer ety makes the book interesting. ' r J bJ' r science. Weaknesses: Many articles are out of date, and some of There are thousands of black and white figures, most them reflect very limited aspects of the total amount of infor- 0f them original drawings, and many of them superb and mation available about a topic. Even so, many of the older easi i y understood diagrams of pathways and systems. Addi-articles are still relevant because they describe valid clinical tionally, there are 85 color plates, half inserted into the observations or because they are of historical importance. center 0f each volume, of magnificent quality and clarity. Recommended Audience: This would be an engaging Strengths: The contributors to these two volumes are the book for someone considering a career in neuroscience or experts in their fields, reviewed by fellow experts. Yet the in scientific research in general. It shows how alive and language is clear and highly readable. Indeed, this text is an changing such a career can be; it shows the many roads one excellent example of the premise that the most complicated may go down as one pursues an area of interest. The anno- 0f subjects can be made simple by those who truly know the tations would be interesting to a wide audience. The papers material. themselves are more specialized. . Weaknesses: There is some overlap across chapters and Critical Appraisal: This is an interesting book about even dissimilar viewpoints among the experts, but this over-a fascinating career. The annotations make for enjoyable iap s e r v e s o n i y to highlight those areas requiring further reading. The papers themselves are elegant and interesting. scientific investigation. The prose of some of the authors approaches " folksy" at times, but this too adds to the gen- Shelley A. Cross, MD uineness of the contributions. Mayo Clinic . „ , . A/ r. . Recommended Audience: This is a text not easily read Rochester, Minnesota . J cover to cover, but rather a scientific reference for researchers, students, and the clinical practitioner. It is a must The Visual NeurOSCienceS read for all those involved with the visual system. Leo M. Chalupa, PhD, and John S. Werner, PhD, Critical Appraisal: This text is a unique resource. Al- Editors. MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 2004. ISBN though there are many journals dedicated to vision research 0- 262- 03308- 9, $ 195.00. and several texts that summarize specific aspects of the neural bases of vision, no single source provides this degree of corn- Scope: This is an extraordinary two- volume, 1,700- page prehensiveness and depth in the visual neurosciences. compendium of the state of our knowledge of the visual .. , * L 1 nn ^ L Nancy J. Newman, MD neurosciences written by more than 100 expert researchers J • * L a tA n L L * jjv 11 • JL * L Emory University School of Medicine m the field. Each chapter was additionally reviewed by other J J experts before the final version. The goal was for the expert ' ° researchers to summarize their area of specialization in a manner understandable to the nonspecialist. The result is a com- SeHSOrV Transduction prehensive and authoritative account of the visual neuro- . , . - . , • • .. i . .. Gordon L. Fam, PhD. Srnauer Associates Inc., Sunder-sciences that is truly unique in its scope and presentation. ' * TT, . ., • - 2u L banyd s epcrTtoiohcnees st esoexnst , db eovgreginlaosnp wimzaietthnio ttanwl opo rhfoi csthte+ oes rs ie• vcs ia, sl Iur ceaLhtli an pa+ atle tmhrswe, cfafhyonasl nl, o isawmneAsdd aSncaoltaponemd:, y T, M hpiAhs y, i s2i ao0 ls0oi3gn. yg , Il eSa- BnaduN tm h0oo- r8lee7dc8 ub9loa3or- 1kb7 it1oh- lao6t g, r ey$ v 6oi7ef w. t9hs5e t. h see nbsaosriyc systems and cellular signal transduction in primates and HondbOOk Of StfOkS Pr6V6ntion in h u m a n i v, v • A- - A A t t i, t T * fi t C//> 7/' ca/ Pract/ a? The book is divided to ten chapters. In the first chapter, the author provides a historical review of the con- Karen L. Furie, MD, MPH, and Peter J. Kelly, MD, MS, tributions of ancient philosophers and poets, nineteenth and MRCPI. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 2004. ISBN twentieth century anatomists and physiologists, and modern 1- 58829- 158- 8, $ 99.50. molecular biologists. Three chapters are devoted to a review of the different mechanisms of sensation and receptors, chan- Scope. T M s h a n d b o o k ; a n o t h e r a d d i t i o n t o t h e c l a s s ic nels, electrical signaling, and intra- cellular signal trans- series Current CUnical Neuroiogy, is a multi- authored duction. In the next five chapters, the author reviews each t e x t b o o k p r o v i d i n g a u s e f u i u p d a t e 0n stroke risk factors, sensory system separately, including mechanoreceptors and There a r e n u m e r o u s u s e f u l ^ ^ a n d definitive summary touch, hairy cells and detection of movement ( the vestibular statements r e g a r d i n g v a s c i u a r r i s k factors and available system), sound, chemoreception and the sense of smell, interventions. An accompanying CD- ROM can be down-taste, and photoreception. The last chapter of the book is loaded Mo a c o m p u ter or PDA. The book is divided into devoted to the biology of the extrasensory receptors, rnclud- 17 c h a p t e r s . The first two present epidemiology and clashing thermoreceptors. fication of stroke. The next 15 chapters focus on risk factors Strengths: The striking feature of this book is its for stroke. simplicity. The writing is clear, and chapters are organized strengths: This is a comprehensive review of risk factors with abundant illustrations. Readers will not be confused or for stroke Recommendations for screening and treatment overwhelmed by details of molecular biology and physi- are p r o v i d e d > a n d multiple tables help the reader. Summa-ology The author cleverly uses simple pictures and illus- ries a r e p r o v i d e d a t the end of each chapter, often with trations to explain cellular signaling. table Weaknesses: Some of the information included is too W e a k n e s s e s : This is all text; there are no illustrations, " scientific" for clinicians. Much of the book seems more 0ne> s fcst ^ ^ s s i o n is that this will make it difficult to directed at basic science researchers. read A c t u a l ly; i t r e ads easily! Recommended Audience: This book is extremely valuable Rec0mmended Audience: Anybody interested in stroke for students, residents, basic scientists, researchers, and clrn- and ^ v a s c u l a r d i s e a s e should read this book. It is acces-icians to learn complex mechanisms of sensory system and sMe t o m e d i c a l s t u d e n t s a s w d l a s t o s t r o k e neurologists or cellular signal transduction. Neurologists, ophthalmologists, cardiologists and otolaryngologists should at least read the chapter devoted to their sensory systems Critical Appraisal: The authors have been able to present difficult information in a clear, concise, yet comprehensive Critical Appraisal: This is a well- written book that will fashion> m a k i n g t h i s s m a l l b o o k p r e c i o u s t o t h e p r a c t i cing improve our understanding of the sensory organs and their physician precise functions. Mohammad Fouladvand, MD Valerie Biousse, MD The New York University School of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine New York, New York Atlanta, Georgia |