Advanced Techniques in Central Nervous System Metastases Book

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!

Mukesh Misra

This is a textbook deals with the current technologies behind the management of the metastatic disease of the central nervous system. The purpose is to provide the latest technological advancements and their application to the management of the metastasic diseases of the central nervous system. It presents a comprehensive description of the advanced techniques in the field. This book is targeted to all students, residents, and physicians caring for patients with metastatic disease of the central nervous system. It is divided primarily into three parts: Part A is a brief introduction and background on the current treatment of the metastasis of the central nervous system (CNS); Part B discusses, in detail, the various techniques and methods used in the management of the metastasis of the CNS; and Part C discusses mainly the metastatic disease of the spine. This is an excellent book on advanced techniques in the management of the metastatic disease of the central nervous system. The chapters on the various clinical applications are very interesting and informative. This is a valuable source of information to the neurosurgeons and the residents engaged in the management of the metastatic disease of the central nervous system.