Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1604062002 ISBN 13 : 9781604062007

Editeur : Thieme Medical Publishers Inc, 2009

Synopsis

A complete resource on state-of-the-art intracranial radiosurgery Written by recognized experts in the fields of neurologic surgery, neurology, physics, and radiation oncology, Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a comprehensive reference for current techniques for radiosurgery of the brain. Following introductory chapters on the relevant history, radiobiology, and neuropathology of radiosurgery, the book provides detailed discussion of radiosurgical procedures for various disease entities, including arteriovenous malformations and fistulas, meningiomas, vestibular and nonvestibular schwannomas, movement disorders, epilepsy, ocular disorders, and brain metastases. These chapters address the benefits and limitations of radiosurgical techniques for each indication and describe the outcomes, possible complications and their management, and alternative treatments. Highlights: * Review of all currently available treatment systems * Discussion of frame-based versus frameless techniques * Coverage of single and multisession radiosurgery with descriptions of indications and benefits of each approach * More than 100 high-quality illustrations, many in full color * Perspectives from international experts in the field This authoritative textbook will be invaluable to neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists, and medical physicists at all levels. It is also a helpful resource for neurologists and other physicians who refer patients for intracranial radiosurgery.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Dept of Neurological Surgery, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1604062002
• ISBN 13: 9781604062007
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Éditeur: Lunsford L. Dade, Sheehan Jason P.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible