Spinal Cord and Spinal Column Tumors
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775 high quality illustrations, including 369 in brilliant color This text covers the state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosing and managing tumors of the spine and spinal cord. From the fundamentals of spinal cord anatomy and the pathology of spinal tumors, to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment techniques for specific spinal tumors, this is the only comprehensive text devoted to managing tumors both surgically and non-surgically. You'll find the latest information on surgical approaches for resection, reconstruction, decompression, and internal stabilization for tumors of the spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. The book also covers such treatments as systemic and intrathecal chemotherapy, embolization techniques, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Special features: More than 700 high quality illustrations, including 369 in brilliant four color, illuminate concepts in pathology and surgical technique Full review of the basic science of tumors of the spinal cord and nerves aids the comprehension of pathology and indications for treatment Step-by-step instruction guides the clinician through operative approaches, including decompression of tumors, en bloc resection of primary spinal tumors, reconstruction of the spine, spinal fixation and more Discussion of the current algorithm techniques to manage metastatic spinal disease This book will benefit established neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and residents requiring a complete text on current techniques in managing tumors of the spine and spinal column.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Spine and Spinal Cord Chapter 2 Oncologic Classification of Vertebral Neoplasms Chapter 3 Pathology of Tumors of the Spinal Cord, Spine, and Paraspinous Soft Tissue Chapter 4 Cellular and Molecular Biology of Central Nervous System Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Neoplasms Chapter 5 Radiologic Imaging of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves Chapter 6 Neurological Manifestations of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves Chapter 7 Systemic and Intrathecal Chemotherapy for Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves Chapter 8 Spinal Cord and Column Tumors in Childhood Chapter 9 Embolization Techniques for Neoplasms of the Spine and Spinal Cord Chapter 10 External Beam Radiation Therapy of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves Chapter 11 Brachytherapy for Malignant Spinal Tumors Chapter 12 Spinal Stereotactic Radiosurgery Chapter 13 The Cyberknife Chapter 14 Spine Reconstruction for Spine Tumors: Biomechanical Considerations Chapter 15 Electrophysiologic Testing for Diagnosis and Surgical Monitoring During Resection of Tumors of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves Chapter 16 Percutaneous Diagnostic Biopsy Techniques for Tumors of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Chapter 17 Thoracoscopic Biopsy of Spinal and Paraspinal Lesions Chapter 18 Frameless Stereotaxy for Intraoperative Navigation During Spinal Tumor Resection Chapter 19 Metastatic Tumors of the Spine and Spinal Cord Chapter 20 Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors Chapter 21 Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumors Chapter 22 Cauda Equina, Paraspinal, and Peripheral Nerve Tumors Chapter 23 Primary Vertebral Column Tumors Chapter 24 Staging, Classification, and Oncological Approaches for Metastatic Tumors Involving the Spine Chapter 25 Sacral Tumors: Primary and Metastatic Chapter 26 Surgical Approaches for Decompression and Fixation of the Craniovertebral Junction Chapter 27 Surgical Approaches for Tumor Resection and Reconstruction of the Cervical Spine Chapter 28 Surgical Approaches and Fixation of the Cervicothoracic Junction Chapter 29 Combined Vertebrectomy and Chest Wall Resection for Pancoast Tumors Chapter 30 Thoracotomy and Thoracoabdominal Transdiaphragmatic Approaches to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Chapter 31 Thoracoscopic Corpectomy and Spinal Reconstruction Chapter 32 Thoracoscopic Resection of Intrathoracic Paraspinal Neurogenic Tumors Chapter 33 Posterolateral Approaches to the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Chapter 34 Complete Spondylectomy for the Excision of Spinal Neoplasms Chapter 35 Anterior Transperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Approaches to the Lumbar Spine and Lumbosacral Junction Chapter 36 Corpectomy and Anterior Lateral Thoracic and Lumbar Screw Plate Fixation in the Management of Spinal Tumors Chapter 37 Anterior Thoracolumbar Screw-Rod Instrumentation Chapter 38 Lateral Retroperitoneal Approaches to the Lumbar Spine Chapter 39 Posterior Thoracic and Lumbar Hook-Rod Instrumentation Chapter 40 Pedicle Screw Fixation of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Chapter 41 Lumbosacral and Pelvic Reconstruction Chapter 42 Vertebral Body Reconstruction Techniques Chapter 43 Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Chapter 44 Surgical Approaches for the Resection of Sacral Tumors


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781638531395
  • Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
  • Edition: New edition
  • No of Pages: 277
  • ISBN-10: 1638531390
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2011
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Principles and Practice


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