The neurosurgical treatment of metastatic tumors involving the central nervous system is being transformed by recent advances in interactive image-guided technologies and cell-specific targeted biotherapeutics. Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases presents the research and developments being incorporated into clinical practice.
Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases covers:
The current treatment of brain metastases
Metastases of primary CNS tumors
Craniotomy for single and multiple cerebral metastases
CNS involvement by systemic malignancy in children
Cranial base surgery for invasive carcinomas
Interactive image-guided techniques for the biopsy and resection of metastatic cerebral tumors
Use of the free-electron laser for metastatic brain tumors
Gamma knife radiosurgery
Endovascular treatment
Decompression and stabilization of spine metastases
Plus much more!
Language
English
Pages
220
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
AANS
Release
November 11, 2002
ISBN
1879284472
ISBN 13
9781879284470
Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases
The neurosurgical treatment of metastatic tumors involving the central nervous system is being transformed by recent advances in interactive image-guided technologies and cell-specific targeted biotherapeutics. Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases presents the research and developments being incorporated into clinical practice.
Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases covers:
The current treatment of brain metastases
Metastases of primary CNS tumors
Craniotomy for single and multiple cerebral metastases
CNS involvement by systemic malignancy in children
Cranial base surgery for invasive carcinomas
Interactive image-guided techniques for the biopsy and resection of metastatic cerebral tumors
Use of the free-electron laser for metastatic brain tumors
Gamma knife radiosurgery
Endovascular treatment
Decompression and stabilization of spine metastases
Plus much more!