Spinal Cord and Spinal Column Tumors (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Alessandro Landi

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A spinal column tumor is a cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign) growth that develops within or near the spinal cord or within the bones of the spine and aren't as common as brain tumors, but they do occur. The majority of spinal cord tumors are found in children and young adults, but anyone can be diagnosed with a tumor at any point in their life. Treatment for a spinal tumor may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or other medications. Surgery can range from a minimally invasive procedure to complex reconstruction depending on the severity of cancer involvement. This book aimed to have a complete and detailed update on spinal oncologic pathology and the most advanced techniques for diagnosing and managing spinal cord and spinal column tumors. From the fundamentals of spinal cord anatomy and spinal tumors pathology to the clinical evaluation, radiological diagnosis and treatment techniques for specific spinal tumors. The book is divided into two sections, one on spinal cord tumors and one on vertebral column tumors. The text contains multidisciplinary notions on surgical approaches for resection, reconstruction, decompression and stabilization for spinal tumors. Furthermore, the text contains important updates on the diagnosis and treatment of vertebral metastases with particular attention to diagnostic algorithms. It contains contributions and experiences of some of the world's leading experts in the treatment of spinal oncological pathology, making this work rich and complete. This book is aimed at neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and specialists who require a complete text on current techniques in the management of spinal tumors.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Nova Science Publishers Inc
• Seitenzahl: 750
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781536164756
• Artikelnr.: 72327681