Welcome to pediatric neurosurgery. I have created a series a of modules that review relevant topics in pediatric neurosurgery and have references to literature and online links useful for residents in neurological surgery. Many of them are papers or educational materials that I will refer to during teaching in the operating room, outpatient clinics or resident lectures.

The topics and educational materials have been selected in keeping with the pediatric neurosurgery milestones and the SNS matrix curriculum, but will also include review of some the rarer conditions one may encounter in pediatric neurosurgery. Each module will start with a case presentation (or quiz where applicable) to review some of the questions one may encounter during the ABNS written and oral boards. Journal articles and other links are attached for review to answer some of the questions. I have selected key and landmark papers published in pediatric neurosurgery as well as useful review papers.

I regularly add educational materials to the site as they become available or upon encounter with an unusual patient and will also add the slide presentations used for resident teaching. The intent of the site is not to be all inclusive from the start but to become more comprehensive as time goes on and more educational materials have been added. I welcome any user to add educational materials as they see fit within the content of the modules. Enjoy!

Marike Zwienenberg, MD, FAANS

Associate Clinical Professor

Department of Neurological Surgery

University of California Davis