Overview

This volume is a comprehensive review of the state of the art in the management of spinal tumors. Leading experts from the United States, Europe, and India present the latest concepts and findings on the epidemiology, classification, diagnosis, radiation therapy, and surgical treatment of primary and metastatic tumors of the spine. A major portion of the book focuses on current strategies for surgical treatment.

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Author:   Robert Gunzburg ,  Marek Szpalski ,  Max Aebi
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9780781788670

ISBN 10:   0781788676
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   01 November 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

BASICS Chapter 1: Epidemology of Spinal Tumors Chapter 2: Classifications of Bone Tumors of the Spine DIAGNOSIS Chapter 3: Specific Aspects of Spinal Tumors and Traumatisms in Children Chapter 4: Bone Metastasis: Update on Imaging Workup TUMORS: TREATMENT PRINCIPLES Chapter 5: Overview of the Management of Metatastic Spine Tumors Chapter 6: Image-Guided Intensity- Modulated Radiotherapy for Spinal Tumors: A Review Chapter 7: Place of Biphosphonates in Spinal Metastases Chapter 8: The Role of Brachytherapy in the Management of Spinal Tumors Chapter 9: Biomechanics of Cement Augmentation in Tumor Treatment Chapter 10: Advances in the Management of Hypervascular Tumors of the Spine SURGERY FOR SPINAL TUMORS Chapter 11: A Randomized Trial of Decompressive Surgery in Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression Chapter 12: Oncologically Appropriate Surgery in the Treatment of Primary Bone Tumors of the Spine: Correct Terminology, Planning, and Results Chapter 13: Management of Spinal Metastases Chapter 14: Intra-operative ISO C Navigation in Treatment of Difficult Spine Fractures and Spine Tumors Chapter 15: Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression Chapter 16: Vertebral Augmentation and Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Osteolytic Vertebral Fractures Chapter 17: Intraoperative Radionuclide Localization for Osteoid Osteoma and Osteoblastoma of the Spine Chapter 18:En bloc Resection of Tumors of the Thoracolumbar Spine: Surgical Techniques Chapter 19: Surgical Outcomes and Guidelines for Management of Metastatic Spinal Cancer: A Point of View Review Index

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