Principles of stereotactic surgery

Principles of stereotactic surgery

Chin, L.
Regine, W.

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Principles of Stereotactic Radiosurgery is the only contemporary, comprehensive reference for neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists using Gamma Knife andLinear Accelerator technology. Each chapter includes specific case presentations representative of the most commonly treated conditions, including applications for spinal disorders. Chapters conclude with counterpoint experiences, oriented to treatment options other than radiosurgery (i.e., medical management,standard surgery). These counterpoint discussions are written by noted experts and address in greater detail the indications, results and complications of their approach and enable reader to improve decision making with regard to choosing treatment options for their own patients. Also included is information on important non-surgical aspects of radiosurgery, including site construction,regulatory and billng issues, legal concerns, and nursing care issues. The only contemporary, comprehensive reference on the topic, providing current information and state-of-the-art instructions on technique for all practitioners inthis expanding field INDICE: History of Radiosurgery.- Imaging Techniques for Radiosurgery.- Physics of Radiation Therapy.- Radiobiology Principles of Radiosurgery.- Experimental Radiosurgery Models.- Techniques of Delivering Stereotactic Radiosurgery(Gamma Knife, LINAC, Charged Particles).- Treatment Planning.- Metastatis Brain Tumors.- Glial Tumors.- Meningiomas.- Acoustic Tumors.- Pituitary Tumors.- Pediatric Brain Tumors.- Skull Base Tumors.- Ocular Tumors.- Head and Neck Tumors.- Spine Tumors.- Arteriovenous Malformations.- Cavernous Malformations.- Trigeminal Neuralgia.- Movement Disorders.- Psychiatric Disorders.- Epilepsy.- Body Radiosurgery.- Complications.- Cost Effectiveness and Quality of Life.- Physics Quality Assurance.- Building a Radiosurgery Unit.- Regulatory, Legal and Reimbursement Issues.- Nursing Care.

  • ISBN: 978-0-387-71069-3
  • Editorial: Springer
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 1000
  • Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés