Book Review: Moyamoya Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment

Editors: John E. Wanebo, MD, FACS; Nadia Khan, MD; Joseph M. Zabramski, MD; and Robert F. Spetzler, MD Publisher: Thieme – 199 pages Book Review by: Nano Khilnani Moyamoya disease is a relatively recently-discovered disease (in Japan in 1969 by Jiro Suzuki and Akira Takaku) and a rare one, wherein the blood vessels in the brain, particularly in the base of the skull, gradually get occluded, create complications for patients, and can lead to death. This book, along with the animations and videos of surgical techniques provided for you online at www.MediaCenter.thieme.com can equip you with the specific information...

Read More