| Written by recognized experts in the fields of neurologic surgery, neurology, physics, and radiation oncology, Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a comprehensive reference for current techniques for radiosurgery of the brain. Following introductory chapters on the relevant history, radiobiology, and neuropathology of radiosurgery, the book provides detailed discussion of radiosurgical procedures for various disease entities, including arteriovenous malformations and fistulas, meningiomas, vestibular and nonvestibular schwannomas, movement disorders, epilepsy, ocular disorders, and brain metastases. These chapters address the benefits and limitations of radiosurgical techniques for each indication and describe the outcomes, possible complications and their management, and alternative treatments. This authoritative textbook will be invaluable to neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists, and medical physicists at all levels. It is also a helpful resource for neurologists and other physicians who refer patients for intracranial radiosurgery. |
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| Binding: Hardcover |
| Specs: 182 pages | 1.96 Lbs |
| ISBN: 1604062002 |
| ISBN-13: 9781604062007 |
| Edition: 1 |
| Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers, Incorporated | Publish Date 07/09 | Copyright 2009 |
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