خرید و دانلود نسخه کامل کتاب Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors: Classification, Management, and Treatment

A comprehensive guide to managing spinal tumors from global spine experts

With  recent advances in molecular genetics and biotechnology, understanding  of spinal tumors is rapidly advancing and significantly altering  treatment paradigms for these pathologies. Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors:  Classification, Management, and Treatment fills a void in the  literature, providing an in-depth, current resource on the diagnosis,  classification, and management of spinal column and spinal cord tumors.  Edited by renowned spine surgeons Andrew A. Fanous, Michael Y. Wang, and  Allan D. Levi, this reader-friendly textbook features contributions  from leading international experts across nine countries and six  continents.

The text is divided into six parts, with  44 chapters encompassing the latest standard of care, including  state-of-the-art radiation therapy and surgical treatment. The  introductory part discusses spinal anatomy, as well as general  classification, presentation, evaluation, and diagnosis of spinal  tumors. Part II on primary tumors of the vertebral column includes  chapters on staging, classification, pathology, and cytogenetics of  adult and pediatric lesions. Parts III and IV cover spinal cord,  meningeal, and peripheral nerve tumors, and metastatic spinal tumors.  Part V discusses adjuvant treatment modalities, including chemotherapy,  radiation therapy, and angiographic embolization. The last part features  17 chapters dedicated to surgical management, including intraoperative  neurophysiological monitoring, technological advances, surgical  approaches, and reconstruction techniques.

Key Highlights

• Contributions from experts in various subspecialties provide diverse perspectives and treatment philosophies
• Invaluable clinical pearls provide insights on complications and pitfall prevention strategies
• A wealth of illustrations and perioperative images enhance understanding of pathologies

This  book lays a solid foundation of knowledge on the management of spinal  tumors, making it an essential resource for training and practicing  neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons, interventional radiologists,  radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists.