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Tumor Neurosurgery is a compilation by a faculty of internationally recognized expert authors to provide information on the basic knowledge and clinical management required for optimal care of neurosurgical patients.
The text is an up-to-date synopsis of the field of tumor neurosurgery from an international perspective which covers the most common clinical conditions encountered by neurosurgeons in this area. The chapters cover investigative studies, perioperative care, the role of newer techniques, and management of tumors.
Tumor Neurosurgery is a useful tool for neurosurgeons to consult for both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures in tumor neurosurgery.
List of contents
Investigations.- Neurophysiology.- Neuroradiology and Ultrasound.- Neuropathology.- Perioperative Care.- Neuroanesthesia.- Neurosurgical Intensive Care.- Techniques.- Neuroendoscopy.- Principles and Practice of Image-guided Neurosurgery.- Stereotactic Radiosurgery.- Tumors.- Low-grade Gliomasin Adults.- Neurosurgical Management of High-grade Gliomas.- Sellar and Parasellar Tumors.- Meningiomas.- Intraventricular and Pineal Region Tumors.- Cerebello-pontine Angle Tumors.- Skull Base Tumors.- Tumors: Cerebral Metastases and Lymphoma.- Pediatric Neuro-oncology.- Management of Spinal Tumors.- Management of Extradural Spinal Tumors.
Summary
Tumor Neurosurgery is a compilation by a faculty of internationally recognized expert authors providing information on the basic knowledge and clinical management required for optimal care of neurosurgical patients. The text is an up-to-date synopsis of the field of tumor neurosurgery from an international perspective which covers the most common clinical conditions encountered by neurosurgeons in this area. The chapters cover investigative studies, perioperative care, the role of newer techniques, and management of tumors. The book is a useful tool for neurosurgeons to consult for both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures in tumor neurosurgery. It is also relevant to residents and registrars in training, and for recent graduates of training programs.
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From the reviews:
"Tumor neurosurgery has benefited tremendously from technological and molecular biology developments. Updates are always welcome to consolidate one's knowledge. This is an important book for major neurosurgery departments, since it reflects the current standard of care in most top-notch institutions across the globe." (Celso Agner, DOODY REVIEW FROM Doody Enterprises, Inc. - COPYRIGHT 2007)
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From the reviews:
"Tumor neurosurgery has benefited tremendously from technological and molecular biology developments. Updates are always welcome to consolidate one's knowledge. This is an important book for major neurosurgery departments, since it reflects the current standard of care in most top-notch institutions across the globe." (Celso Agner, DOODY REVIEW FROM Doody Enterprises, Inc. - COPYRIGHT 2007)
