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OverviewThis book is a review of radiation effects in normal tissue and organs, treating the effects, both acute and late, of radiotherapy and accidents. The opening chapter reviews the cellular radiobiology of normal tissue and organs and presents both experimental data and clinical information. The following chapters focus on specific tissues and organs. The authors are scientists who have special expertise in their areas. This monograph on radiotherapy, radiobiology, radiology is intended for researchers and clinicians. Full Product DetailsAuthor: W. E. Alberti , Eberhard Scherer , L. W. Brady , Christian StrefferPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Weight: 1.610kg ISBN: 9783540190943ISBN 10: 3540190945 Pages: 496 Publication Date: 18 June 1991 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 Cellular Radiobiology.- 2 Radiation Effects in Skin.- 3 Bone.- 4 Bone Marrow.- 5 Lymphatic System.- 6 The Nervous System: Radiobiology and Experimental Pathology.- 7 The Central Nervous System: Clinical Aspects.- 8 Vasculo-Connective Tissue.- 9 Effects of Radiation on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa.- 10 Oral Cavity and Salivary Glands.- 11 Radiation Effects on Abdominal Organs.- 12 Heart.- 13 Radiation Injury of the Lung: Experimental Studies, Observations After Radiotherapy and Total Body Irradiation Prior to Bone Marrow Transplantation.- 14 The Urinary Tract.- 15 Reproductive Organs.- 16 Radiotherapy in Childhood: Normal Tissue Injuries and Carcinogenesis.- List of Contributors.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |