Neurosurgery
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| - | + | Surgical procedure often used to remove tumors or portions of the brain causing disruptions; including seizures or pressure in the brain. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons defines neurosurgery as "the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders that affect the entire nervous system including the spinal column, spinal cord, brain and peripheral nerves," making it an essential component to neuropsychology. | |
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Revision as of 01:29, 29 April 2008
Surgical procedure often used to remove tumors or portions of the brain causing disruptions; including seizures or pressure in the brain. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons defines neurosurgery as "the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders that affect the entire nervous system including the spinal column, spinal cord, brain and peripheral nerves," making it an essential component to neuropsychology.
