Principles and practice of stereotactic radiosurgery / Lawrence S. Chin, William F. Regine, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chin, Lawrence S., editor.

Regine, William F., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stereoencephalotomy.

Radiosurgery.

Radiosurgery--Methods.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Methods (Music)

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 842 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, [2015]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Second Edition aims to serve as the definitive reference textbook for SRS practitioners. It provides a theoretical basis for the use of therapeutic SRS including imaging techniques and radiobiology. The bulk of the textbook contains chapters that are comprehensive in scope on all diseases that are treated by SRS. Lastly, it addresses administrative and technical aspects of running an SRS unit. Each chapter provides an expansive treatment of the subject. Emphasis is placed on the technical aspects of SRS so that practitioners in this field will use it as a daily reference. Each subject is presented by historical context, then by its pathophysiology. Current treatment methods and results are addressed in depth. A liberal use of tables and figures enhance the presentation. A review of all major clinical studies and representative case presentations, where possible, are provided with imaging, treatment planning, and follow-up results. Each chapter is followed by one or two mini-chapters that provide a counter-viewpoint experience to the main chapter, which is oriented to SRS. These counter-viewpoint chapters are written by a noted expert in that field and address in greater detail the indications, results, and complications of their approach to the disease discussed in the main chapter. Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Second Edition is the only reference needed for neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists at all levels of training and practice who are interested in SRS.

Contents:

Introduction

History of Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Imaging and Treatment and Follow-up in Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Techniques of Stereotactic Neurosurgery

Radiation Biology and Physics

The Physics of Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Radiobiology Principles of Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Experimental Radiosurgery Models

Treatment Planning

Designing and Building a Radiosurgery Unit

Stereotactic Radiosurgery Techniques

Gamma Knife

LINAC

Charged Particle

Cyberknife

GammaPod

Treatment of Disease Types

Metastatic Brain Tumors

Glial Tumors

Meningiomas

Acoustic Tumors

Pituitary Tumors

Pediatric Disorders

Pineal Region Tumors

Skull Base Tumors

Head and Neck Tumor

Spinal Tumors

Arteriovenous Malformations

Cavernous Malformations and other Vascular Abnormalities

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Movement Disorder

Psychiatric and Pain Disorders

Epilepsy

Ocular and Orbital

Extracranial Radiosurgery

Patient Care and Socio-Economic Issues

Complication Management in Radiosurgery

Cost Effectiveness and Quality of Life.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

9781461483632

1461483638

OCLC:

899593635

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.