Advanced techniques in central nervous system metastases

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Advanced techniques in central nervous system metastases

AANS Publications Committee ; Robert J. Maciunas, editor

(Neurosurgical topics)

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, c1998

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

The neurosurgical treatment of metastatic tumors involving the central nervous system is being transformed by recent advances in interactive image-guided technologies and cell-specific targeted biotherapeutics. Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases presents the research and developments being incorporated into clinical practice. Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases covers: The current treatment of brain metastases Metastases of primary CNS tumors Craniotomy for single and multiple cerebral metastases CNS involvement by systemic malignancy in children Cranial base surgery for invasive carcinomas Interactive image-guided techniques for the biopsy and resection of metastatic cerebral tumors Use of the free-electron laser for metastatic brain tumors Gamma knife radiosurgery Endovascular treatment Decompression and stabilization of spine metastases Plus much more! (Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

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  • NCID
    BA36024208
  • ISBN
    • 1879284472
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Park Ridge, Ill.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 323 p.
  • Size
    27 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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