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. This print book includes a scratch off code to access a complimentary digital copy on MedOne. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Table of Contents:
Part I: Introduction to Spinal Tumors 1. Spine and Spinal Cord Anatomy 2. Classification of Vertebral and Spinal Neoplasms 3. Neurological Presentation and Clinical Diagnosis of Spine Tumors 4. Radiologic Evaluation of Spinal Tumors 5. Image-Guided Percutaneous Biopsy for Spinal Tumors Part II: Primary Vertebral Column Tumors 6. Surgical Grading of Primary Spinal Column Tumors 7. Benign Tumors of the Vertebral Column in Adults 8. Malignant Tumors of the Vertebral Column in Adults 9. Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Vertebral Column 10. Primary Tumors of the Sacrum in Adults 11. Vertebral Column Tumors in the Pediatric Population 12. Pathology of Primary Vertebral Column Neoplasms Part III: Spinal Cord, Meningeal, and Peripheral Nerve Tumors 13. Staging of Spinal Cord Neoplasms 14. Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Spinal Cord, Meningeal, and Peripheral Nerve Neoplasms 15. Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults 16. Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Tumors in Adults 17. Pediatric Spinal Cord Neoplasms 18. Pathology of Spinal Cord Neoplasms Part IV: Metastatic Spinal Tumors 19. Pathophysiology, Classification, and Staging of Metastatic Spinal Tumors 20. Pathology of Metastatic Spinal and Vertebral Column Neoplasms 21. Scoring Systems and Management of Metastatic Spinal Tumors 22. Metastatic Tumors of the Sacrum in Adults Part V: Adjuvant Treatment Modalities for Spinal Tumors 23. Systemic and Intrathecal Chemotherapy for Spinal Tumors 24. Percutaneous Spinal Tumor Ablation 25. External Beam Radiation Therapy for Tumors of the Spine 26. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery for Spinal Tumors 27. Angiographic Embolization of Spinal Neoplasms Part VI: Surgical Approaches for Tumors of the Spine 28. Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Spinal Tumor Surgery 29. Exoscopic Surgery for Spinal Tumors 30. Surgery for Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors 31. Surgery for Extramedullary Spinal Tumors 32. Surgical Approaches to Tumors of the Craniocervical Junction 33. Surgical Approaches for Tumors of the Cervical Spine 34. Total Spondylectomy for Tumors of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine 35. Thoracoscopic Procedures for Tumors of the Spine 36. Corpectomy and Anterior Lateral Fixation for Tumors of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 37. Posterolateral Surgical Approaches to Tumors of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 38. Posterior Instrumentation for Tumors of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 39. Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty for Spinal Tumors 40. Anterior Transperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Approaches to Tumors of the Lumbar Spine 41. Lateral Retroperitoneal Approaches to Tumors of the Lumbar Spine 42. Minimally Invasive Strategies for Spinal Tumor Treatment 43. Surgical Approaches to Sacral Tumors 44. Lumbosacral and Pelvic Reconstruction in Tumor Patients