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This volume features papers from the Fifth International Symposium on Intracranial Pressure, held in Tokyo from May 30 to June 3, 1982. Since its inception in 1972, the Symposium has expanded significantly, with this year showcasing 121 oral and 46 poster presentations selected from over 216 abstracts, making the selection process quite challenging. A total of 151 manuscripts are included, encompassing classic papers, short communications, and poster session presentations organized by topic. The eleven sessions cover a wide range, from fundamental scientific insights into ICP dynamics to the latest clinical advancements and discussions. Additionally, seven special seminars led by invited speakers were introduced to review key aspects and historical context while exploring future directions in this evolving field. The organizers extend their gratitude to the Advisory Committee for their guidance, as well as to the Chairmen, Co-chairmen, participants, and the executive staff for their contributions to the Symposium's success. Special thanks are also given to Springer-Verlag for their technical support and prompt publication of this volume.

This volume considers the application of new technological possibilities in the field. Experts report on their practical experiences with various new methods which are then commented on in more detail in further contributions to give as comprehensive a coverage as possible. Particular consideration is given to: - experience with lasers in both clinical and research contexts - diagnostic and operative ultrasound apparatus, especially microvascular transcranial and intraoperative doppler sonography - the usefulness of various evoked potentials for intraoperative monitoring - newly developed methods allowing the intrathecal and intraventricular administration of medication for serious cases of pain and spasticity - magnetic resonance imaging which has revolutionized the whole diagnosis of brain tumors and vascular deformities and spinal processes. The last section of the volume is devoted to recent research results. This survey of neurosurgical experiences with latest apparatus provides surgeons and clinicians with important new ideas for their activity.

The 17th volume of the "Advances in Neurosurgery" contains a selection of the scientific reports of the 39th annual meeting of the German Society for Neurosurgery, which was held in Cologne from May 8-11, 1988. The first section deals in particular with the long-term results of severe head injuries, as well as with problems of the acute traumatic hematomas and brain edema. The second section covers microsurgical experiences. Attention is focused on the anatomy and operative technique for lesions in and around the jugular foramen and the craniospinal transition. The third section describes the special new results of brain death determination. Beyond this, numerous contributions on clinical and research results were presented in a poster exhibition which was systematically studied in order to give younger neurosurgeons the opportunity for extensive discussion. The volume contains new information which will bring specialists up-to-date on the latest clinical and research developments in the field.

This volume of Advances in Neurosurgery 7 presents the papers held at the Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery and the "Deutsche Gesellschaft fUr Neurochirurgie" in October 1978 in Munich. This exchange of thoughts on scientific methods in neurosurgery on both sides of the globe, i.e., both in the United States and in Germany, covered a number of different topics in the field of neurosurgery, with special emphasis on the following subjects: Intracranial vascular surgery and specialized neurosurgical techniques used for different operative approaches to the skull, brain, pituitary gland, and peripheral nerves. Contributions to the field of computer tomography, traumatology, functional and experimental neurosurgey, as well as chemotherapy rounded off the broad exchange of thoughts. In particular, the variety of the problems discussed, gives insight into the present state of our special field and shows progress and new points of departure. Special gratitude is expressed to the Springer-/Tedag for its help in editing the Ad vances in Neurosurgery, Volume 7. Miinchen, September 1979 EMARGUTH v Opening Oration F. MARGUTH I should like to welcome all of you wholeheartedly to the Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery and the Deutsche Gesellschaft fUr N eurochirurgie. I welcome especially our collegues from the United States and the ladies.

This 13th volume of Advances in Neurosurgery presents thos.e papers held at the 35th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Neurosurgery in Hannover, June 13-16, 1984. Of 150 papers submitted, the program com­ mittee of the Society chose 69 for presentation. I would like to thank Professors Bock, Brock, Jensen, Wenker, and Wlillenweber for their as­ sistance in the selection. It was the intention of the President of the Congress at this meeting to lay special scientific emphasis on discussion. For this reason the number of papers had to be limited even more than usual in order to give all participants the opportunity for questions and the presenta­ tion of their own experience. The main topic of the first day was Extra-Intracranial Anastomoses. Here the operative experience and the long-term results of these operations in the German-speaking countries were reviewed. This discussion was preceded a day earlier by a satellite symposium on the possibilities of the prophylaxis and treatment of ischemic neurological deficits fol­ lowing subarachnoid hemorrhage by means of calcium antagonists. Microsurgery at the Edge of the Tentorium was the second main topic. In co­ operation with the SOCiety's microneurosurgery working group, only a small number of lectures were planned, but the topic was covered thor­ oughly in a round-table discussion.

W. SCHIEFER The 31st annual meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Neurochirurgie was held in Erlangen on May 1 - 4,1980. The numerous participants obviously enjoyed the opportunity to be co me acquainted with the attractive city of gardens, lecture theatres and workshops surrounded by a lovely countryside and a historic environment. The pro gram included a visit to the neighboring city of Nurnberg, to the old Reichsstadt Regensburg and an opening ceremony in the orangerie of the Erlangen palace, where the "Bamberger Ensemble fur alte Musik" presented interesting and little-known early music. The annual meeting was held in the newly-built "Kopfklinik" of the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, which houses the departments of neurosurgery, neurology and ophthalmology. As far as possible, many functions of this hospital were centralized because this has economic advantages and saves personell. Other functional units, such as the operating theatres, the intensive care units, research laboratories and units specific to the individual disciplines remained decentralized and independent. This concept has proved to be a happy solution. At the membership meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Neurochirurgie, Prof. Dr. K. J. Zulch of Cologne was made an honorary member of this society, of which he is a founding member."