Pediatric Neurosurgery

This book is the first review book to use the multiple-choice question format in pediatric neurosurgery. More than 500 MCQs are provided in a convenient format that is suitable for self-study.

The mission of the book is to help readers understand the content and maintain the knowledge, rather than merely finding answers for complicated questions. The strategy and the format of the questions provide a step-by-step, thorough explanation of each disease from the definition, associated anatomy, pathology, clinical features, radiology to surgical decision-making, and surgical tricks, providing a comprehensive and concise overview. Answers and definitions appear immediately below the questions to facilitate information retention. 

It is an important asset for residents across neurosurgical disciplines as it includes much of the pediatric neurosurgery knowledge that neurosurgical residents need to prepare for their certification tests. It is also useful for those seeking ways to solidify their knowledge or maintain their current certification.

This book is an adjunct to the existing texts and does not intend to be the primary source of information; it rather aims to help readers identify their relevant strengths and weaknesses in the area. 

Samer S. Hoz, M.B.Ch.B, FRCS. Post-Doctoral fellow, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA. Dual-trained Vascular Neurosurgeon, anatomist and researcher. Director/founder - Hoz Neurosurgery Simulation Laboratory, NTH. Director/founder - Neurosurgery Medical Student Elective Program in Iraq. Books authored: “Vascular neurosurgery: In multiple-choice questions”. 4/2017; Springer International Publishing., Recommended for the ABNS (American Board of Neurosurgery) primary and subspecialty exams according to the book review on “Neurosurgery” journal 2/2018. He is also the author of the book “Pineal Neurosurgery” ISBN 978-3-030-53191-1 ; Springer International Publishing. He is the first author or co-author of more than 180 research papers, most topics related to vascular neurosurgery, oncology and neurotrauma. He is also the author of the book “Neurotrauma in Multiple Choice Questions” ISBN: 978-3-030-80869-3” Springer International Publishing. It is reviewed by “Neurosurgery” journal 2022 (the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons). He is the first author or co-author of more than 200 research papers, most topics related to vascular neurosurgery, oncology and neurotrauma. 

Abdullah Husain AlRamadan MD. Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery Consultant, Deputy Chairman and Program Director, Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Department, Qatif Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia. He is a Chapter author on the “Pineal Neurosurgery” book ISBN 978-3-030-53191-1; Springer International Publishing. He is also an author in the “Neurotrauma in Multiple Choice Questions” book ISBN: 978-3-030-80869-3” Springer International Publishing. Dr. AlRamadan is the first author or co-author of several peer-reviewed articles.

Ian Pople, MB ChB MD FRCS (SN). Pediatric neurosurgeon, Division Chief of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Sidra Medical & Research Center and Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar.  Previously Senior Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery Department, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK. Clinical Director of Neurosciences North Bristol NHS Trust 2004-2010, Chair British Paediatric Neurosurgery Group 2005-6,  Chair NHS England Paediatric Neuroscience Clinical Reference Group 2012-14, Honorary Treasurer of Society for Research into Hydrocephalus & Spina Bifida President Frenchay Hospital Cricket Club 2003-1014.

Nada Mohammed, MD, FEBNS, MRCS, IFAANS. Senior Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Neurosurgery Department, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK. Fellow of the European Board of Neurosurgery. Dr. Nada is a member of many societies, including Sudanese association of Neurosurgeons, Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS eng), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Women of Neurosurgery (WIN), and International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).

Waeel O. Hamouda, FRCS, FEBNS, IFAANS, MD-PhD, MSc. Assistant Professor of Neurological & Spinal Surgery at Cairo University Faculty of Medicine, Teaching, & Research Hospitals. Dr Hamouda graduated from Cairo University Medical School in 2002 with distinction with honours among the firsts in his class. Following internship, Dr Hamouda started his neurosurgery residency in 2003 and gained his Master’s degree (MSc) in 2006, and his Medical Doctorate (MD-PhD) in Neurological & Spinal surgery in 2010. Since then, he has been appointed as a faculty staff member in Cairo University Neurosurgery department. Dr Hamouda has been granted the AANS (American Association of Neurological Surgeons) international paediatric fellowship which he spent at the paediatric neurosurgery department, at Children’s Hospital of Boston, Harvard University, USA. He also undertook several clinical and research fellowships in Brain stem & Skull base surgery (at Tubingen university), as well as Brachial plexus & Peripheral nerves surgery (at Ulm university) in Germany. Dr Hamouda is a founding member of Arab Paediatric Neurosurgery Society (APNS), as well as an active member of many other national, regional, and international societies. He also contributes to editorial boards, scholarly refereeing and peer reviewing for many renowned international neurosurgical journals and publications, beside 100+ manuscripts, book chapters, presentations and lectures in scientific publications, meetings, conferences, and workshops. Last but not least, Dr Hamouda possesses the Fellowship of the Royal college of Surgeons of England in Surgical neurology (FRCS-SN), the European Board in Neurological Surgeries (FEBNS), and the Diploma of Fellowship in Neuroendoscopy from Greifswald university in Germany (CG-FNE).

Ahmed El Damaty M.D, Ph.D. Head of Pediatric Neurosurgery Division, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.  German board-certified Neurosurgeon, Certified Pediatric Neurosurgeon of the Neurosurgical Academy of the German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC), “Baden-Württemberg Certificate for University Didactics”, tutor by the courses of DGNC for Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is a member of many pediatric oncological commissions and study groups including LOGGIC and CNS-InterREST, as well as societies, including American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC), International Federation of Neuroendoscopy (IFNE), International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN). He is the first author or co-author of more than 40 publications and book chapters.

Mustafa Ismail M.B.Ch.B. Clinical fellow in the Department of Neurosurgery in Neurosurgery Teaching hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. The head of the research activity group in Hoz’s neurosurgery mentorship program in Iraq. Co-Author in more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals in neurosurgery.