Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases

by Robert J. Maciunas

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!

(Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1879284472
• ISBN13: 9781879284470
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Aans
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 10.3"