Overview

This vital text for oncologists and radiotherapists provides an in-depth account of all aspects of radioembolization, a relatively novel technique based on the efficacy of radiotherapy for the treatment of liver tumors. Radioembolization combines embolization (intravascular deployment of particles - microspheres loaded with yttrium-90) and brachytherapy (local administration of radiotherapy), thereby allowing delivery of high doses of beta-radiation specifically to the tumoral area.

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Author:   Jose Ignacio Bilbao ,  Maximilian F. Reiser ,  S. Nag ,  Jose Ignacio Bilbao
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2008 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.647kg
ISBN:  

9783540354215

ISBN 10:   3540354212
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   31 January 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

90Y Microspheres: Concepts and Principles.- Identification of Candidates and Selection Criteria.- Radiologic Evaluation of Patients with Liver Tumours.- Vascular Anatomy and Angiographic Techniques.- Identifying and Managing Anatomical Variants.- Dosimetry and Dose Calculation.- Improving Treatment Design by Image Fusion Techniques.- Nuclear Medicine Procedures for Treatment Evaluation.- Radiologic Assesment of Tumour Response.- Results in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Results in Liver Metastatic Colorectal Cancer.- Results in Other Liver Metastases.- Results in Liver Metastases from Neuroendocrine Tumours.- Complications and Side-Effects .- Future Directions in Radioembolization.- Subject Index.- List of Contributors.

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From the reviews: <p> The authors succinctly accomplish their task of summarizing and discussing all facets of hepatic radioembolization in the first book specifically on this topic. a ] for readers at any level from medical student to advanced practitioner interested in the treatment of liver tumors using radioembolization. a ] The chapters are concise, well organized and presented in appropriate order which helps readers master this important but complex field of therapy. The images are of excellent quality. a ] This book provides excellent references as well. (Dan A. Devun, Doodya (TM)s Review Service, June, 2008)

From the reviews: ""The authors succinctly accomplish their task of summarizing and discussing all facets of hepatic radioembolization in the first book specifically on this topic. ... for readers at any level from medical student to advanced practitioner interested in the treatment of liver tumors using radioembolization. ... The chapters are concise, well organized and presented in appropriate order which helps readers master this important but complex field of therapy. The images are of excellent quality. ... This book provides excellent references as well."" (Dan A. Devun, Doody's Review Service, June, 2008)

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