Al-Mefty's Meningiomas -

Al-Mefty's Meningiomas

Buch | Hardcover
448 Seiten
2011 | 2nd New edition
Thieme Medical Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-60406-053-9 (ISBN)
199,95 inkl. MwSt
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Foremost authorities present the milestone text on meningioma management, now in a fully updated Second Edition


Al-Mefty's Meningiomas, Second Edition is the definitive guide to meningioma diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, and reflects over a decade of major advances in the diagnosis and management of both intracranial and spinal meningiomas since the first edition was published.


Features:




New to this edition: information on molecular biology, natural history and growth rates, the rise of radiosurgery as a viable treatment option, and much more
Over 500 high-quality radiographic images and full-color illustrations demonstrate anatomy and surgery
In-depth coverage of intraoperative MRI and endoscopic resection
Key topics often missing from other meningiomas texts including caseload management, and postoperative quality of life issues

This landmark reference will enhance the precision and surgical skills of every clinician or resident in neurosurgery or neurology.

Director, Skull Base Program, Lecturer, Harvard Medical SchoolDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Lecturer, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA

Section I Introduction

Chapter 1 Meningiomas: A Personal Perspective

Chapter 2 Meningioma Surgery During the Twentieth Century

Section II Anatomy and Pathology

Chapter 3 Anatomy and Biology of the Leptomeninges

Chapter 4 Epidemiology of Meningiomas

Chapter 5 Pathology of Meningiomas

Section III Molecular Biology and Laboratory Techniques

Chapter 6 Molecular Biology of Meningiomas: Tumorigenesis and Growth

Section IV Clinical Considerations

Chapter 7 Natural Course of Untreated Meningioma

Chapter 8 Meningiomas in Children

Chapter 9 Meningiomas in the Elderly

Chapter 10 Radiation-Induced and Multiple Meningiomas

Section V Preoperative Considerations

Chapter 11 Perioperative Medical Management of Meningioma Patients

Chapter 12 Risk Evaluation and Anesthesia for Intracranial and Spinal Meningiomas

Section VI Diagnostic Radiology

Chapter 13 Modern Imaging Techniques for Meningiomas

Chapter 14 Diagnostic Evaluation and Embolization of Meningiomas

Section VII Surgical Treatment of Intracranial Meningiomas by Site

Chapter 15 Convexity Meningiomas

Chapter 16 Parasagittal Meningiomas

Chapter 17 Falx Meningiomas

Chapter 18 Tentorial Meningiomas

Chapter 19 Peritorcular Meningiomas

Chapter 20 Falcotentorial Meningiomas

Chapter 21 Olfactory Groove Meningiomas

Chapter 22 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas

Chapter 23 Lateral and Middle Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas

Chapter 24 Clinoidal Meningiomas

Chapter 25 Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas

Chapter 26 Sphenoorbital Meningiomas

Chapter 27 Cerebellar Convexity Meningiomas

Chapter 28 Cerebellopontine Angle Meningiomas

Chapter 29 Clival and Petroclival Meningiomas

Chapter 30 Meningiomas of the Temporal Bone

Chapter 31 Foramen Magnum Meningiomas

Chapter 32 Meninigiomas of the Lateral and Fourth Ventricles

Chapter 33 Meningiomas of the Third Ventricle and Pineal Region

Chapter 34 Meningiomas of the Middle Fossa Floor

Section VIII Special Operative Considerations for Intracranial Meningiomas

Chapter 35 Image-Guided Surgical Techniques for Meningiomas

Chapter 36 Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Resection of Meningiomas

Chapter 37 Surgical Management of the Cerebral Venous Sinuses

Chapter 38 Application of Endoscopy in the Management of Meningiomas

Section IX Surgical Treatment of Spinal Meningiomas

Chapter 39 Current Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Spinal Meningiomas

Section X Adjuvant Treatment

Chapter 40 Conformal Radiation Techniques for Meningiomas

Chapter 41 Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Meningiomas: Techniques and Results

Chapter 42 Chemotherapy for Intracranial Meningiomas

Section XI Special Considerations

Chapter 43 Meningioma Surgery: Experience, Volume of Care, and Patient Outcome

Chapter 44 Outcomes and Quality of Life after Surgery for Meningiomas

Zusatzinfo 554 Illustrations, unspecified
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 279 mm
Gewicht 1542 g
Themenwelt Medizinische Fachgebiete Chirurgie Neurochirurgie
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Neurologie
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Onkologie
ISBN-10 1-60406-053-0 / 1604060530
ISBN-13 978-1-60406-053-9 / 9781604060539
Zustand Neuware
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