Fetal and Neonatal Brain Injury

This comprehensive reference examines the spectrum of events during pregnancy, labor, and the post-partum period that can result in brain injury in newborns. It explores the mechanisms of neonatal brain damage, strategies for treatment, and—critically—methods for prevention. The second edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest advances in neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroimaging, making it an essential resource for clinicians, researchers, and trainees involved in perinatal and neonatal care.

Key Features:

• Detailed analysis of perinatal events that can cause brain injury in neonates.
• Exploration of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying brain damage.
• Updated chapters on hypoxemic-ischemic encephalopathy, ischemic and reperfusion injury, and metabolic disorders affecting the developing CNS.
• New chapters covering congenital malformations, perinatal infections, experimental models of brain injury, and hemorrhagic brain lesions.
• Incorporates latest advances in neuroimaging techniques for accurate assessment of brain injury.
• Guidance on improved ante- and post-partum management to minimize risk of brain damage.
• Integrates contemporary neurology and neurosurgery insights for prevention and treatment strategies.
• Emphasis on translating scientific understanding into practical clinical care for newborns.